Current Economy Means Need for Auto Techs Great
from NASCAR.Com
 It's a fact: people are keeping their cars longer. In 2007, 41.3 percent of cars were 11 years or older, according to a study released by automotive consulting firm R.L. Polk & Co. And as Americans are keeping their vehicles longer in an uncertain economy which makes new purchases less appealing, for anyone who has ever considered pursuing a career in auto repair, now just might be the time. More
What's in Store for Recycled Parts Usage?
from AutoInc.
 What is happening to recycled parts use? With the high frequency of total losses, the average age of passenger cars on U.S. roads today the oldest in history, and the superior corrosion protection found on modern vehicles, the used parts business in the collision repair industry should be booming, right? More
Toyota Ahead of G.M. in 2008 Sales
from The New York Times
For the first time since the Great Depression, General Motors cannot call itself the world’s largest automaker. Its sales fell behind Toyota in 2008, a year when G.M. celebrated its 100th anniversary and narrowly avoided a bankruptcy filing amid a significant downturn in the economy. More
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Cash for Clunkers Program Introduced in Senate
from Automotive Service Association
A fleet modernization program has been proposed by U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.; Susan Collins, R-Maine; and Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., which would establish a national incentive program for voluntary retirement of fuel-inefficient vehicles through the Department of Energy. More
California Emission Waiver Looms for Carmakers
from The Los Angeles Times
President Barack Obama is expected to allow California and other states to enforce tough air quality rules. Obama is expected to grant a waiver allowing California and more than a dozen other states to enforce their own greenhouse-gas emission standards on autos. More
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Attention Automotive Repair Businesses: Watch your e-mail box in the coming weeks for a survey regarding Automotive Service Association membership and its affect on repair facilities. For the first time ever, ASA will poll active paid members, former members and perspective members to determine the current value of ASA membership. In these challenging economic times, we must be certain that we deliver what members want and how. ASA has hired an independent firm to conduct the research. Responses will be reported to ASA in the aggregate; individual responses will be kept confidential. Timing for the survey to be released is early February. If you own or operate an automotive repair shop and receive notification of the survey, please take the opportunity to make your opinion known.
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SWAFC Approved by Jaguar Land Rover, Expands in Europe
from ABRN
Jaguar Land Rover has approved the AWX waterborne refinish system from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) for refinish paint materials centers on a global basis. This is a result of SWAFC’s technical evaluation and performance in testing to meet the Jaguar Land Rover standard specification. More
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System Available to Public
from Automotive Service Association
The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System will be implemented by Jan. 30, 2009, providing a national database of vehicles compiled from state, salvage and insurer reporting. It will require insurance companies and salvage yards to report vehicles that are severely damaged or totaled, and consumers will have access to such information as odometer readings and theft records. Data is predicted to be more comprehensive, up-to-date and less expensive than some private sector reports. More
Ford Launching Dual-clutch Transmission in U.S.
from The Detroit News
Ford Motor Co. will announce at the 2009 Automotive News World Congress that it plans to begin using dual-clutch six-speed transmissions on its small cars in North America beginning next year. The high-tech gear shifter, known as the PowerShift transmission, can help reduce weight in the car, improve fuel economy and enhance the driving experience with faster, smoother shifts. More
Battered Car Dealers Offering Unheard-of Buyer Incentives
from Forbes
The retail industry isn't the only one luring shoppers with hefty discounts. Battered car dealers this month are offering unheard-of cash-back deals−in some cases up to 30 percent off the MSRP. Detroit's Big Three in particular are offering buyers thousands of dollars in cash, including $8,000 in total rebates to qualified buyers of Chevrolet's Tahoe and Suburban models. More
Checker Motors, 87-Year-Old Auto-Parts Maker, Seeks Bankruptcy
from Bloomberg
Checker Motors Corp., the auto-parts maker that once produced the iconic Checker Taxi Cab, filed for bankruptcy blaming high labor costs and declining vehicle sales by customers including General Motors Corp. The 87-year-old company, based in Kalamazoo, Mich., listed assets of $24.5 million against debt of $21.8 million in Chapter 11 papers filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Grand Rapids, Mich. More
Driver's Auto Repair Continues to Grow
from the PR Newswire
When you fix cars right the first time and provide the very best customer service, success in the auto repair industry is sure to follow. The recent expansion of Driver's Auto Repair is proof of that. By setting the standard for excellence in the auto service industry, Driver's Auto Repair has been able to grow to 6 locations in a span of just 3 years, including their newest addition in Magnolia, Texas. More
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