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Ford Recalls the 2013 Escape Again
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford is recalling the 2013 Ford Escape to fix a problem with the engine cooling system. NHTSA’s website said 6,146 vehicles equipped with the 1.6L engine are included in the recall. T
Sep 10, 2012
NHTSA Finalizes Air Bag On-Off Switch Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 4, 2012 – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized its rulemaking for retrofitting on-off switches for air bags. Currently, NHTSA has a regulation that allows automobile dealers and repair
Sep 10, 2012
Units in Operation: I Have Good News and Bad News…
The decline in new car sales that began in 2008 had a predictable outcome: less late-model vehicles on the road and on the service drive. The bad news: J.D. Power and Associates says there are 63 million vehicles on the road under five years old. Thi
Sep 10, 2012
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Mopar Announces Checklist for Fall Car Care
Auburn Hills, Mich. – After the hot-summer driving season, fall is the time for motorists to get their vehicles into shape for the winter. Practice Preventive Maintenance Ten items to check on your vehicle before the cold-weather driving season
Sep 10, 2012
Maritz Research Study Shows Improving Satisfaction Drives Profits
A better sales and service experience at the local car dealer boosts the bottom line ST. LOUIS – It’s easy to understand why a satisfied customer is more likely to be a loyal customer, but a new Maritz Research study finds tangible proof that car
Sep 7, 2012
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P-F Weld & Work Clamp Makes Impossible Pulls Possible
WEST BOYLSTON, MA — Porter-Ferguson’s Weld & Work™ Multi-Angle Swiveling Clamp makes it easy for auto body technicians to clamp or hold difficult pulls – even those previously thought impossible. The Weld & Work Clamp is a two
Sep 6, 2012
Mopar Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Auburn Hills, Mich. – Mopar or no car. The Mopar brand proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2012. Starting as the name of a single product — antifreeze — the Mopar brand evolved over 75 years, developing a strong identity that repre
Sep 3, 2012
izmocars Releases AOA Auto Accessories 2012 Midyear Trend Report
Protection products continue to show strength as electronics fade. San Francisco, CA — According to izmocars just-released 2012 AOA Auto Accessories Midyear Trend Report, auto protection products continue to outsell most other accessories in de
Aug 30, 2012
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AAIA Releases 2012 Digital Collision Repair Trends Report
BETHESDA, MD – AAIA has released the 2012 Digital Collision Repair Trends: Industry Statistics & Analysis report, which combines the latest available industry data from original AAIA research, government and independent research sources. The wo
Aug 30, 2012