U.S. DOT Proposes Broader Use of Event Data Recorders to Help Improve Vehicle Safety

Requirement aims to capture valuable safety-related information in seconds before and during a motor vehicle crash WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently proposed a
Dec 10, 2012

Bosch completes acquisition of SPX Corporation’s Service Solutions business

Purchase of U.S. diagnostics and service specialist expands product portfolio KARLSRUHE, Germany and CANTON, Mich. — Following approval by the antitrust authorities, Bosch has completed its acquisition of the Service Solutions business of SPX
Dec 10, 2012

ADP-PCMI Agreement Offers Dealers, Agents and Administrators Integrated Tools for Selling and Servicing Aftermarket Products Including Extended Warranties

Des Plaines, IL – PCMI Corporation has signed a bi-directional integration agreement with ADP Dealer Services to improve the capabilities of PCMI’s cloud-based software solutions that enhance how auto dealers sell, service and administer extended
Dec 6, 2012

Out-marketed by the Aftermarket Chains

When it comes to winning business in fixed operations, Sun Tzu put it best: “Know thy enemy.” But many dealers still mistakenly believe their competition is the dealer down the street, when in fact; it’s really the aftermarket chains. According
Dec 3, 2012

Consider the Benefits of a Parts eCommerce Program – Anytime, Anywhere

For most dealerships, profits from parts sales are critical to survival. Nothing is likely to have a bigger impact on automotive parts marketing and sales than eCommerce. Parts eCommerce is a modern day ‘Wild West’ – an explosion of suppliers p
Dec 3, 2012

State Farm Updates ASA on PartsTrader Electronic Parts Ordering Application

COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – Dan Stander, AAM, ASA’s collision division director and owner of Fix Auto Highlands Ranch in Littleton, Colo.; and Denise Caspersen, ASA collision division manager, recently received updates from State Farm about the insurer
Dec 3, 2012

Toyota Recalls 150,000 Vehicles

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currentl
Dec 2, 2012

Healthy Dealerships Offer Fat-free Menus

All indicators point to a strong recovery of the auto industry; dealerships are delighting in the annual selling rate of 14 million vehicles and lenders are being more liberal in the face of the recovery. In fact, a new report from Experian Automotiv
Nov 28, 2012

Online Retailer of Hybrid Accessories Doubles in Sales by Steadily Meeting Hybrid Owners’ Demands for Style and Performance

JuicedHybrid.com Delivers High Quality Auto Accessories for Eco-Conscious Drivers Redwood City, CA – In the auto industry where performance and style are always important to consumers, many hybrid automobiles get sidelined due to the impetus toward
Nov 28, 2012