Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Industry News
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Just like a Cadillac
It’s strange, the things you remember. If someone asked, I?d have to say it’s almost always a mixed bag of conversations, more than a few hard lessons and about a million observations and experiences.
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Aftermarket supplier sentiment: Outlook brighter, but concern remains
The automotive aftermarket outlook is getting brighter but the industry is not out of the woods yet, according to the Aftermarket Supplier Sentiment Index as measured by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) in the fourth quar…
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NRS approves license for EFI
European Friction Industries (EFI) and NUCAP Industries has announced that EFI has been approved for a NRS® license. The deal provides EFI with a license to internally process NUCAP’s NRS® mechanical friction attachment technolo…
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Custom Ford Fairlane fetches $1 million for charity in auction
Sometimes the sequel is better than the original. This turned out to be the case when one of the most exciting events at this year’s annual Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson auto auction featured a custom 1964 Ford Fairlane sold for a cool $1 million …
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Sensing wheel technology changes
As long as vehicles have been rolling, the speed of the load-carrying wheels has been an issue. When I was a young boy watching western movies in the 1960s, I could always tell when a wagon was going to crash, because the camera would focus on …
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Register for the AAIA 2012 legislative summit
Aftermarket professionals planning to attend the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) 2012 Aftermarket Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. must register and finalize hotel reservations by Friday, Feb. 3.
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California associations seeks status quo on aftermarket parts legislation
The California Autobody Association and two other associations and the Consumer Attorneys of California sent a jointly signed letter to state senators and assembly members expressing their opposition to "imitation" aftermarket crash par…
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California associations seek status quo on aftermarket parts legislation
The California Autobody Association and two other associations and the Consumer Attorneys of California sent a jointly signed letter to state senators and assembly members expressing their opposition to "imitation" aftermarket crash par…
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The drum brake wedge effect
In this issue of Motor Age, our contributors have shared information on the intricacies of wheel speed sensors and the proper care and servicing of rear differentials and axles. My contribution this month is a discussion on the care and feeding…
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Turning the pyramid on its head
The original intent of a program group was to pool members’ buying power in order to garner a competitive edge, or like in the beginning, just to be competitive with the big-box boys and girls.