Ford Looks Back at the ‘Decade of Change’: Top 10 Ways Your Car Has Changed in 10 Years
As the calendar flips to 2011, and automakers kick off a new chapter of innovation at the North American International Auto Show, here, Ford presents what it believes to be the top 10 ways the industry has changed since 2000.
North American Car/Truck of the Year Finalists Announced
The finalists were revealed yesterday at an Automotive Press Association luncheon in Detroit.
The Top 10 Financial Stories of 2009
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the sixth annual Year in Review series.
Identifix Recognized as AAA Automotive Preferred Supplier
Identifix has created a special bundle of services that includes both its Direct-Hit and Hotline services, which will be available to all AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities across the U.S. and Canada.
The Top 10 Trends Articles of 2009
This week the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the sixth annual Year in Review series.
US Auto Parts Launches AutoMD.com
According to AutoMD, the new site allows both car owners and DIYers to diagnose car problems; know how much car repairs should cost; understand the steps needed and the time it should take to make the repairs; and also find the right local shop at the right price for their issue.
The Week in Review (July 27-31, 2009)
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More Opinions on Cash for Clunkers
The ARA said it opposes the provision to make “Cash for Clunker” vehicles publicly available and states that a dangerous loophole in the bill is created by laws currently on the books in more than 35 states that allow the general public into salvage auctions to bid on salvaged or non-repairable vehicles.
Chrysler Says it Will End Leasing Next Week
Chrysler LLC will stop issuing new car and truck leases next week through its financial arm and instead turn its resources to financing loans for customers, it told surprised dealers Friday. This could mean car shoppers with less-than-perfect credit will have a harder time finding leases to acquire a Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep. But those who want to purchase a vehicle with a loan through Chrysler might get better deals. The decision comes as the value plummets for used vehicles — in particular trucks and SUVs — leaving manufacturers with vehicles with poor value at auction once the leases expire.
American Axle Strike Tips U.S. Nearer Recession as GM, Suppliers Idle Workers
At the beginning of this year, it seemed like Detroit’s great labor battles were over, after industry-changing deals at the Detroit automakers and the likes of parts giant Delphi Corp. But now, as the UAW strike against American Axle & Manufacturing moves through its second month with no end in sight — talks have been sparse with little progress made on key issues — the auto industry’s latest labor dispute has become about more than wage and benefit cuts for a few thousand workers.