Registration Open For Collision Industry Foundation’s 7th Annual Gala Fundraiser
This year the foundation is hosting a cocktail party complete with Asian-themed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails (all included) at the renowned LuLu California Bistro in Palm Springs, California.
DENSO Employees Give Big On Thanksgiving
Employees donated their time and money yesterday to ensure 47 local families will enjoy a complete holiday meal on Thanksgiving Day. They donated about 2,800 pounds of food.
Independent Auto Repair Shops Are In The Giving Spirit
Repair shops participating in the ExtremeWrench.com rewards program have been donating their points to charity this holiday season.
OBITUARY: 1960 Indy 500 Winner Jim Rathman Dies at 83
Born in Los Angeles on July 16, 1928, Rathmann started life as Royal Richard Rathmann, becoming “Jim” in the immediate post World War II years, when he began racing hot rods as an underage
teenager.
NADA to Return to New Orleans for 2009 Annual Convention
McLEAN, VA — In a showing of support for the rebirth of New Orleans, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has reaffirmed its commitment to hold its annual convention and exposition there in 2009. NADA said its wants to do everything it can to help New Orleans recover after the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and
Keystone Automotive Donates $10,000 to Collision Industry Foundation
This week, Keystone Automotive announced that it will donate $10,000 to the Collision Industry Foundation. The donation, part of a celebration of Keystone’s re-opening of its New Orleans branch, will support the continued mission of helping collision repair professionals affected by disasters and other worthy causes.
EDITORIAL: Blog Lets Chrysler PR Chief Vent on Oil Companies
Thanks to the Internet, people can vent on the auto industry. Now, the auto industry can vent back. That’s what Jason Vines, head of public relations for Chrysler Group, did. Chrysler has a media blog called the Firehouse usually devoted to the automaker’s daily goings on.
Collision Industry Advancement Initiative Targets to Help Displaced Workers After Katrina
The Collision Industry Advancement Initiative (CIAI) Advisory Council members agreed in a special meeting held last week to donate $50,000 in aid toward re-equipping and re-tooling workers affected by Hurricane Katrina.
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Updates Status of Stores Affected By Katrina
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced that the majority of stores in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina have reopened. As of 1:00 p.m. CST Thursday, only 19 stores remain closed, 10 of which are ready to reopen once clearance has been given by the authorities. One store has sustained serious damage, and the status of the remaining eight stores is uncertain at this time due to very limited access to some of the affected areas.