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China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group delays localization talks with Chrysler
Sources said that leading Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Corporation (GAC) is putting all of its efforts into a joint venture project with GAC Mitsubishi and the launch of its first GAC Fiat model, the C-Medium, however has put of…
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Robby Gordon and Toyo pleased with competitive Dakar Rally run
Although Stephane Peterhansel captured the overall Dakar Rally victory, Toyo’s Robby Gordon and navigator Johnny Campbell won the 29-km timed special of Stage 14, the last in this year?s off-road marathon race.
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State Farm named presenting sponsor of America’s Car Museum
America’s Car Museum (ACM) has finalized an agreement making State Farm the institution’s presenting sponsor for 2012. The museum, set to open its 165,000- square-foot facility on Saturday, June 2, will be officially called "State Farm Pres…
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OES channel enhancing competitive position in vehicle brake maintenance and repair
Brakes is usually ranked among the top three jobs an auto dealer loses after a new car drives off the lot ? along with tires and oil and filter change.
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Union involved in Cooper labor dispute seeks support at tire stores
In an effort to solicit added support for workers locked out of Cooper’s Findlay, Ohio tire plant in a labor dispute, the United Steelworkers union (USW) conducted a Jan. 14 "National Day of Action" educational campaign at more than 125…
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Aftermarket Foundation names Luckett to its Board
Robert (Bob) Hirsch, President of the Aftermarket Foundation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Luckett, MAAP, Vice President of Technology Standards for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), to its Board of Trus…
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British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, China-based Chery?s JV deal subject to Chinese regulatory approval
Ralf Speth, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, a British automotive company owned by Tata Motors of India, recently said that the company plans to invest 100 million pounds (approx. US$156 million) to establish a new joint venture facility with Chinese …
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Caliber opens repair center in San Antonio
Caliber Collision opened a new 22,500- square-foot repair facility in San Antonio on Jan. 16. The company said it was the "first of many" new facilities to open in 2012.
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Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network adds social media marketing for members
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network will offer social media management services to its collision repair facility members through a new affiliation with Admin Concepts of Richmond, Va.
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ETI launches A/C study
In an effort to assist our members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) is launching the latest survey in a series of Market Research Projects. The current survey covers num…