Senate Expected to Review ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Bills This Week
Senate debate this week is expected to include discussion and possible votes on two different proposals to encourage consumers to purchase new cars.
Meridian Announces the Sale of Certain Operating Units
The deal, effective June 1, includes certain leases of Meridian’s Composite business and facilities located in Lenoir, Newton and Salisbury, N.C., and Celaya, Hermosill, and Saltillo, Mexico.
Target Marketing Program Available from AAIA’s Car Care Professionals Network
The Car Care Professionals Network’s executive committee has developed, tested and introduced a program to help the independent repair shop members of CCPN go after a bigger portion of those vehicle owners abandoned by the closing new car dealer. A direct mail program specifically targets the owners of the vehicle makes represented by the closing car dealership.
Auto Parts Search Engine Offers Relief to Auto Dealers Forced to Close
Dealerships can list for sale everything from remaining inventory to office furniture on new site.
Mobileye and Visteon Collaborate to Develop Advanced Lighting Control Strategies
One specific application of the combined technologies may include automatically switching between high and low headlight beams.
Federated Auto Parts Selects Zurich as its Preferred Business Insurance Provider
Federated affiliates will access Zurich’s direct sales force for coverage under its Unicover policy, the first single policy to meet the specific property and casualty insurance needs of automotive aftermarket businesses.
Cabin Air Filters Can Help Those with Respiratory Conditions, Says Purolator
Cabin air filters can play a role in reducing the effects of respiratory conditions, since they capture potentially harmful particulates so they are not recycled into the passenger compartment and compromise the driving comfort of the people in the vehicle.
Registration Now Open for 2009-10 Leadership 2.0 Experience
Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the previous two classes sold out quickly.
NACE and CARS Expands Conference to Add More Training Sessions for the Same Price as Last Year’s Event
The NACE and CARS conference delves into topics that are dealt with by both the mechanical and collision segments of industry professionals on a daily, weekly and annual basis.
AAIA Partners with China’s Ministry of Commerce to Develop Aftermarket Mission to Shanghai
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association also joins as a sponsor of event, which will be held in conjunction with the China International Auto Parts Expo in September.