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Ever heard this one? What’s the difference between a puppy and technician? At 12 weeks the puppy stops whining. Budda bing, budda boom. I am guessing that most reading this column have never functioned as a full-fledged master technician, plowing t

ASA Joins Other Associations in Opposition to LegislationWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet recently held a hearing on the

Consumer survey reveals a high level of loyalty in the auto parts industry. Boulder, CO — Consumers are more satisfied with their experiences shopping at CARQUEST than at any other auto parts store, according to a new study by Market Force Info

NEW YORK and DETROIT — Nissan today unleashed the all-new 2013 Pathfinder SUV, a complete makeover featuring a sleek, aerodynamically styled exterior, a premium interior, class-exclusive user-friendly technology and a new unibody platform and

Social media consulting firm Maximize Social Media LLC announced its social media marketing program today for auto dealers, providing support to auto dealerships nationwide. The firm will offer complete social media management services including Face

SAN FRANCISCO – Michigan residents face the steepest car insurance cost burden in the nation, according to new research released this week by CarInsuranceQuotes.com, a Bankrate (NYSE: RATE) company. The typical Michigan household pays a whopping ei

FORT WORTH, Texas — GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Company”) announced net income of $136 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, compared to $96 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Net inco

According to Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst of Automotive Insights for Kelley Blue Book, with some one- and two-year-old used vehicles commanding as much as 90% of original MSRP, many consumers have opted to purchase a new vehicle rather than