New SkyLINK Service Provides Early Detection of Stolen Vehicles

SkyLINK Early Theft Detection instantly notifies vehicle owners via smartphone when their car has moved Inilex®, a leading provider of aftermarket telemetry solutions for vehicles, is helping motorists ensure the safety and security of their vehicle
Sep 21, 2012

New app from Preferred Warranties Puts F&I Presentations on Dealers’ iPads

Orwigrburg, PA — A new marketing tool from Preferred Warranties Inc. allows dealers to use iPads to customize and compare protection plans, financing options and insurance products for customers anywhere on the lot, at any time during the sales
Sep 21, 2012

Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA Open Mopar Operations in Australia, Japan and Russia; Companies Continue to Leverage, Expand Mopar Brand

Auburn Hills, Mich. – After opening Mopar facilities in Argentina, Brazil, China and the United Arab Emirates, Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA  announced the opening of Mopar parts distribution centers in Australia, Japan and Russia. 10,000 sq
Sep 21, 2012

Hunter’s Road Force Touch® with StraightTrak essential equipment for all KIA dealerships in the U.S.

Bridgeton, MO – Hunter’s Road Force Touch® balancer with Hunter’s patented StraightTrak feature is now essential equipment for all KIA Dealerships in the US. By measuring the lateral force, or tire pull, StraightTrak shows the technician optim
Sep 18, 2012

Economic Confidence Declines Sharply Among Aftermarket Business Leaders

Results of the joint Business Confidence Index for July 2012, show that aftermarket business leaders were considerably more confident in the future of the automotive aftermarket over the next 12 months, than they were regarding the economy in general
Sep 17, 2012

ClearMechanic Launches “Ask a Local Mechanic!” Feature in San Francisco Bay Area

Consumers can e-mail questions to local dealers and shops and ClearMechanic guarantees a response SAN FRANCISCO — ClearMechanic, provider of technology to improve the auto repair experience, today announced a new feature allowing San Francisco
Sep 17, 2012

Ethanol Fuel Technology to Headline NASTF at ASRW

St. Johns, FL – Multi-media car-talk personality and automotive service industry veteran, Bobby Likis, brings ethanol fuel system experts into the Fall 2012 General Meeting of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF). Likis’s panel
Sep 17, 2012

DOJ, FTC Hold Most-Favored-Nation Clauses and Antitrust Enforcement, Policy Meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop on Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) Clauses and Antitrust Enforcement and Policy in Washington, D.C. Prior to the workshop, the DO
Sep 17, 2012

Carfax Service Network Helps Service Locations Increase Revenue

Free Tools Help Members Improve Customer Loyalty, Expand Customer Base CENTREVILLE, Va. — Carfax has launched the Carfax Service Network to help service locations across North America make more money. According to the 2012 AASA Automotive Afte
Sep 13, 2012