ASA Repairers Meet with State Farm to Voice Concerns about Parts Pilot

Discounted MSRP column removed; repairer talks to continue at NACE COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – Members of the Automotive Service Association’s Collision Division Operations Committee, board of directors and staff met with staff members of State Farm Ins
Oct 8, 2012

Zonar Introduces the 2020 Tablet as Next Frontier of Mobile Transportation Technology

Seattle, WA—Zonar, the leading provider of electronic fleet inspection systems, today revealed the 2020 telematics tablet as the newest product to revolutionize the transportation industry. This innovative tablet is the first portable device to pro
Oct 8, 2012

So Many Cars, So Few Dealerships: It’s the Perfect Storm!

Over 4,500 dealerships closed their doors in the past 10 years. That means there are 4,500 fewer service departments, 9,000 fewer service advisors, 30,000 fewer technicians and 40,000 fewer service bays. (Time out: I know this sounds depressing at fi
Oct 8, 2012

SCI Delivers Customized, Maintenance-Free Website Solution for Collision Centers

Summit Site Builder Helps Shops Reach New Customers and Better Serve Existing Ones Denver, CO – Summit Consulting Int’l, Inc. (SCI), experts in building strong, profitable automotive operations, has expanded its services to include a turn-key web
Oct 8, 2012

Mopar® Expands Remanufactured Starter and Alternator Product Lines

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Mopar® announced recently the expansion of its remanufactured starters and alternators in its portfolio of remanufactured parts, the newest additions in a long line of authentically remanufactured electrical products offered
Oct 6, 2012

Automotive Training Institute Expands into the Collision Industry

Linthicum, MD – Automotive Training Institute (ATI), the industry leader in automotive business training, coaching and consulting services, has announced plans to expand its training curriculum and coaching system into the collision repair industry
Oct 5, 2012

Industry-First Lighting Tech Benefits 2013 Enclave

Three-row crossover continues to set course for signature Buick design cues DETROIT – The Enclave luxury crossover SUV was a harbinger of a new era of design for Buick when it arrived in 2007. By the end of this year, owners of the new 2013 Enclave
Oct 5, 2012

FIAT of Manhattan and Manhattan Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Service Operations Moving to Larger Space in Midtown Manhattan

Auburn Hills, Mich. – FIAT of Manhattan and the service operations of Manhattan Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram will be moving to larger digs in April 2013, a new location designed to enhance the sales and service experience for their customers.
Oct 5, 2012

Chief Offers Show Season Savings as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration

Madison, Ind. (Oct. 3, 2012) – Chief Automotive Technologies is capping off its 40th anniversary year with special show season savings for its customers. From now through the end of the SEMA Show 2012, Chief is offering its lowest prices of the yea
Oct 3, 2012