One community is looking to implement new rules for auto repair shops in an effort to protect consumers, a story from the Houston Chronicle said. The story said the new rules would require repair shops to get a signed written approval from the custom

NEW YORK — Volatile equity markets slowed mounting U.S. deal activity in the third and fourth quarters, following growing deal momentum in the first two quarters of 2011.  In light of concerns over European debt and a pullback in financing, U.

The annual fall Las Vegas based AAPEX (Aftermarket Auto Parts Expo) and SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association) shows feature thousands of parts manufacturers, tool vendors, equipment makers, custom cars/trucks/what is the hell is that?

Fond du Lac, WI — Wells Vehicle Electronics has received the Gold Award for Outstanding On-Time Shipping Performance from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales, the automaker’s automotive parts and service operation. The Gold Award rec

Manheim Consulting’s monthly auto industry brief reported November 2011 wholesale used vehicle prices increased for the first time this year after a five month decline.  The index rose 0.8% to 123.8 compared to 122.8 in October 2011. When comp

San Diego –LEAP Financial, a vehicle leasing company that serves consumers who have difficulty obtaining credit, shared milestones on the company’s rapid growth during 2011.  Overall the company experienced over 600% growth in total revenues yea

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the U.S. reported 24,872 sales of certified pre-owned vehicles, a 14 percent increase compared to November of last year, and a two percent decline compared to last month. Through the month of November 201

According to Detroit.CBSLocal.com, a used car dealer in Michigan is being sued by a customer who claims they bought a used car that was not cleaned properly. The story said the customer said after buying the 2006 Ford Expedition, the vehicle started

Alexandria, Va.— U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings totaled 100,980 nationwide during November, a 12 percent decrease from the 114,587 total consumer filings recorded in November 2010, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), relying on