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Würth USA Announces Online Payment Solution

RAMSEY, NJ — Wurth USA, Inc., (WURTH USA) a leading provider of top-quality automotive and cargo chemicals, fasteners, electrical supplies and tools, announced their new online bill payment solution which provides a way for customers to view an
Jun 13, 2012

FTC Charges Businesses Exposed Sensitive Information on Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing Networks, Putting Thousands of Consumers at Risk

Settlements Require Companies to Establish Comprehensive Information Security Programs In its ongoing efforts to safeguard consumers’ private information, the FTC has charged two businesses [complaint 1 | complaint 2] with illegally exposing the se
Jun 13, 2012

You’re not a Floor Plan Lender – You’re a Car Dealer

The auto dealership business is very cyclical. It goes up and down with the economy. When the economy is strong, auto sales usually rise. Alternatively, when the economy is weak, auto sales usually fall. The most recent cycle was a particularly drama
Jun 12, 2012

Labelmaster Releases Important GHS Reference Tool

CHICAGO— — —Labelmaster®, a leading manufacturer and distributor of regulatory compliance products, has just released a GHS Product Guide that features a complete line of training materials, labels, pictograms, mini pictograms, custom labels
Jun 12, 2012

Versatile P-F Cluster Hooks Can Save Time and Money

WEST BOYLSTON, MA — Porter-Ferguson’s all-in-one Cluster Hook Assembly delivers versatility that translates into savings of time and money for auto body repair shops, towing companies, and even rescue operators. The tool combines multiple hoo
Jun 12, 2012

Kia Recalls 72,500 Vehicles

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Kia Motors Corporation is recalling 72,500 Kia Rios to fix an issue with the front passenger air bag system. According to NHTSA’s website, the sensor might not be able to
Jun 11, 2012

May Bankruptcy Filings Fall 11%

Alexandria, Va.— Total bankruptcy filings in the United States for May 2012 decreased 11 percent compared to the previous year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems, Inc. May bankruptcy filings totaled 109,392, down from the 122,836 filings r
Jun 8, 2012

Six Keys to an Effective Insurance Bid Process

Since my article in the February 2012 issue of Dealer magazine “A Firming Insurance Market for 2012,” the evidence of a tightening insurance market and the resulting rising rates keep mounting. An April article in Business Insurance stated, “Tr
Jun 7, 2012

Pandora Unveils Mazda as Latest Brand to Join Extensive Line-Up of Automotive Partners

More than 50 models across 19 automotive brands that feature Pandora currently available at dealerships OAKLAND, Calif. — Pandora, the leading internet radio service, today announced that Mazda has joined the growing roster of major car manufa
Jun 7, 2012