Aftermarket Symposium Panel To Discuss Upcoming Underhood Trends for 2010
A panel of automotive aftermarket suppliers will discuss “Under the Hood Car Trends/Future 2010” at the ninth annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). GAAS 2004 is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18-19, at the Hyatt Regency, Chicago. The panel will take place at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18.
Congress Could Consider Tire-Aging Legislation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently studying the issue of whether aging has a detrimental effect on tires (since some rubber compounds may deteriorate over years, regardless of use). Sen. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) wants to introduce legislation that will require NHTSA to study the issue and prepare a report to Congress within three years.