IZOD Named Title Sponsor of IndyCar Series
Under the new arrangement, IZOD will also retain its designation as the official apparel partner of the Indy Racing League, which began in 2008.
Activant Vision Platform Proving to be Popular Among ACDelco, Motorcraft Parts Distributors
Activant’s continuing investment in new system features and functionality can be seen in the release of seven feature-rich new versions of the Activant Vision software in the past two years.
Superior Industries Reports Third Quarter Operating Results
Company reduces net loss, achieves improved gross profit on lower sales volume.
The Pulse: Average Number of Repair Orders, Week by Week
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this series we will review rolling month-by-month data for the average number of weekly repair orders (ROs) written at general repair shops each month. Utilizing data from IMR Inc., this week we look at the numbers for September 2008 through September 2009.
The Week in Review (Nov. 2-6, 2009)
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Motorcar Parts of America Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results
Net income jumps 48 percent for quarter.
ASA Tire Systems Adds eCatalog, Service Estimating to Software
The Web-based system enables tire dealers to access the information and parts needed to complete virtually any common automotive repair, the company said.
Grote Introduces LightForm, the World’s First Flexible LED Lighting Film
The new commercialized LightForm flexible LED lighting film is ultra thin and ultra pliable, allowing users to bend lighting around corners, over contoured areas and into complicated shapes.
Performance Motorsports Inc. Acquires Innovate Motorsports Inc.
The acquisition of Innovate Motorsports Inc. will enhance PMi’s position as a leading supplier of technologically sophisticated performance products for the automotive and powersports aftermarkets, said the company.
Auto International Association Presents 21st Annual Product/Marketing Awards
The awards recognize manufacturers, suppliers and marketers for excellence in product introductions and marketing programs specifically designed for the import vehicle market.