Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Industry News
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FAW-Besturn sees 15 percent sales decline in 2011
Statistics revealed that Chinese automaker First Auto Works (FAW) reported sales of 241,400 units for 2011, a year on year decline of 10.5 percent.
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Pep Boys debuts new multi-function online tire buying system
Pep Boys has launched a tire selection system that allows customers to research tires, compare features and pricing, make an online purchase and schedule an in-store appointment.
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AASA VisCon 2012: Customer Spotlight – CARQUEST
CARQUEST executives Mike Broderick and Craig Barnes will share their unique perspectives with an audience of the leading automotive aftermarket manufacturers at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association?s annual Vision Conference (VisCon…
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Sherwin-Williams to host EcoLean training in Cleveland
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will be hosting its next A-Plus EcoLean suite of training classes with ‘Improving Workshop Efficiencies’ Feb. 23 at its Cleveland-area headquarters in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
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WIX car unveils new look for 2012
WIX® Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, unveiled today the popular WIX H2 mobile marketing unit’s new look for 2012 ? a tribute to Ryan Newman?s #39 NASCAR Sprint Cup? WIX Filters sponsored paint scheme.
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China sees significant slowdown in automobile sales growth for 2011
China?s automobile sales totaled 18.5 million units during 2011, up 2.4 percent compared to the previous year and the lowest growth in 13 years, according to data released by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Sales volume of passen…
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Bridgestone initiating new coloring technique for tire sidewalls
Bridgestone has developed a revolutionary new printing method for tires that is different from any existing tire printing or coloring process, according to company executives, who say that they intend to bring the technology to market as soon a…
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Pep Boys partners with DST eCommerce on integrated commercial ordering solution
The Pep Boys ? Manny, Moe & Jack, the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, has selected Distribution Service Technologies, Inc. (DST) as its exclusive partner to provide an online order placement service for…
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NICB report shows increase in questionable insurance claims, but autobody claims are flat
Although there was an overall rise in questionable insurance claims in the third quarter of 2011, questionable vehicle claims in general (and autobody-related claims specifically) have remained relatively flat compared to 2010 after rising 32 p…
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ACDelco introduces advantage line of ball joints
ACDelco has introduced the Advantage line of upper and lower ball joints. They are part of the all-new ACDelco Advantage family of aftermarket chassis components designed to provide high- quality service parts for price- conscious consumers.