Survey Reveals Used Car Buyers and Sellers Want Independent, Third-Party Vehicle Inspections
Eighty-eight percent of AiM Mobile Inspections’ customers feel that a vehicle with an inspection report is an excellent or good value.
WABCO Further Strengthens Global Management Team
Company appoints chief quality officer to newly created executive position.
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.
Best Brakes Expands ‘Global Pro’ Brake Rotor Program
The Best Brakes “Global Pro” line of ISO/TS 16949 certified rotors and drums encompasses nearly 1,700 SKUs.
New Master Cylinder Coverage from Raybestos Released for Domestic, Asian and European Models
Coverage available now for 2011 Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan and Toyota models.
Federal-Mogul Expands MOOG Product Line
Expansion includes 42 new parts covering millions of late-model domestic and foreign nameplate vehicles.
Cooper Standard Acquires USi Inc.
Cooper expands technology capabilities with new acquisition.
Japan Automakers, Tiremakers Working to Recover from Earthquake, Tsunami
The earthquake that touched off the massive disaster has now been upgraded from an 8.9 magnitude event to a 9.0 magnitude, one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded global history. Thousands of bodies have been washing ashore along northeastern Japan shorelines, victims of the tsunami that literally removed entire towns from the map. And a continuing threat of a massive meltdown at two nuclear power plants has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people already in need of homes.
Chilton Releases 2010 Import Service Manuals
Manuals feature new content, updated graphics and expanded procedures.
Valeo Signs Agreement to Acquire Japanese Company Niles
With this acquisition, Valeo would strengthen its position in Asia (Japan, China, Thailand) and with Japanese automakers, particularly Nissan.