Cost of Owning and Operating Vehicle in U.S. Increased 3.4 Percent, According to AAA
AAA’s 2011 “Your Driving Costs” study reveals how notable increases in gas, tires and depreciation drive up average costs for sedans to $8,776 yearly, 58.5 cents per mile; SUV costs up to $11,239 yearly, 74.9 cents per mile.
ASAAA to Launch Legislative Industry Education Awareness Program Specifically For State Legislatures
The program has been established to assist in increasing awareness by state legislators of the major positive economic and consumer benefits generated by the automotive aftermarket parts and service industry. The campaign will create a blueprint whereby state associations can implement creative industry education tools, messages and innovative resources in their own state Capitols and regulatory agencies to increase awareness among policymakers about the benefits of a vibrant and robust industry.
AAAS Announces Scholarship Recipients
AAAS, along with several other associations, collaborates with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee for the program.
Mitchell 1 Receives AAA ‘Hall of Fame’ Award
Award was presented in recognition of outstanding commitment, dedication and success as an AAA Automotive Preferred Supplier.
Fourth of July Holiday Travelers Expected to Increase 17.1 Percent, AAA Says
Automobile continues to be dominant mode of transportation, and AAA expects more emergency roadside assistance calls than any other summer holiday.
North Dakota Team Claims Title in Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition
The 61st annual auto repair showdown pitted top high school teams from all 50 states and awarded $11.5 million in scholarships.
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.
More on AAA Buy of Sumerel Tire
While the deal won’t close until Nov. 1, AAA expects to expand Sumerel locations beyond its Cincinnati-Columbus base to some of the other six states it serves, from Connecticut to Kansas.
AAA Buys Bob Sumerel Retail Business
Terms of the deal were not released, but the deal did not include Sumerel Tire’s commercial tire division, which includes 12 commercial tire centers and four mixed commercial/retail locations.