Cash for Clunkers Program Hurt Owner Loyalty, According to Polk
Analysis shows dramatic monthly declines in repeat retail vehicle purchases.
MAHLE Clevite Awards MAHLE Engine Builder of the Year Recipients for NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series
The award is presented to the engine builder in each series who has accumulated the most points, based on qualifying, laps lead and finishing position.
Continental Expands Application Coverage for VDO Replacement TPMS Parts
The Continental TPMS replacement line now includes more than 45 part numbers for sensors, service kits and wheel bands, with application coverage for more than 12 million vehicles.
Polk Inventory Efficiency Award Winners Share Their Secrets to Success
It can be tough to predict what part numbers will be needed most when the customers call.
The Week in Review (June 1-5, 2009)
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AAA Releases its Top Picks for New Vehicle Technology
Nation’s largest auto club highlights new vehicle features that improve safety, enhance convenience and are just plain cool.
Despite Lower Fuel Prices, AAA Reports Costs to Own, Operate Vehicle Remain Constant
Motorists spend 54 cents per mile on average according to AAA’s 2009 edition of “Your Driving Costs,” only 1 cent drop from 2008.
New Raybestos Brand Brake System to Debut at Martinsville
Joe Gibbs Racing excited about debut of new short track brake and caliper package.
DCR Systems Granted Patent for Lean-Based Vehicle Collision Repair Process
This approval is the latest in a series of recent significant accomplishments for DCR.
DENSO Enhances its 2009 Compressor Program
New compressors now account for 84 percent of DENSO’s compressor line-up.