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A suite of ExxonMobil automotive lubricant products to be featured at Group 1 dealerships throughout the U.S. FAIRFAX, Va. — ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation has been selected as the

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Thirty years ago, eight in 10 Americans ages 17-19 had a driver’s license. Today, it’s six in 10, say University of Michigan researchers. In a follow-up to their previous studies examining the percentage of young person

Bentonville, AR — America’s Car-Mart, Inc. this week announced the opening of its 116th dealership. The dealership is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri and represents Car-Mart’s 15th location in Missouri. “We very proud to be

Bill Addresses Vehicle Electronics WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) has introduced House Bill 6051, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2012. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bono Mack is a

COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – The AutomotiveService Association (ASA) is pleased to announce its newest associate members – Blue Light Integrated Services, Indiana Autobody Association (IABA), Motor Trade Association of South Australia and Special

More practical consumers are getting used to older vehicles — but are more scrupulous about service, with independent repair shops trumping dealership service centers for aging vehiclesCARSON, Calif. — Reports of the death of the two to

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported 2012 second quarter earnings from continuing operations of $27.5 million for an 20% increase over the prior year resul

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, America Honda Motor Co. is recalling a little over 172,000 2013 and 2012 model year Acura ILX and Honda CR-V vehicles. The website said there is an issue with the door latch that may ca

Twenty years ago, I was doing some consulting work for a Chrysler dealership in the Midwest. Day one was simply an on-the-drive observation day, I stood near the advisors to simply watch and listen. Mid-morning, a vehicle approached the service drive