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U.S. Energy Secretary Announces Initiatives for Stronger, Lighter Car Materials

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced projects for the development of stronger and lighter materials for American-made vehicles. The projects include the development of modeling tools, as well as research into lightw
Aug 20, 2012

‘High Gear,’ Winner of Historic Ford Mustang Build, Puts Spotlight on Women Talent in the World of Customization

DEARBORN, Mich. – The all-women vehicle customization project known as the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, featuring a 2013 Ford Mustang GT, is on target for the unveiling of the winning design at this year’s SEMA show on Oct. 30 in Las Vega
Aug 17, 2012

Survey: Maintenance Plans Keep Consumers Servicing at Dealership After Expiration

New DMEautomotive survey reveals that prepaid or complimentary maintenance plans, combined with excellent service delivery, are among the best ways to win and retain consumer loyalty – especially ‘next-gen’ customers DAYTONA BEACH,
Aug 14, 2012

Gasoline: More Performance, More Economy, More Green!

Consumers are motivated by many factors that influence their automobile-buying decisions: price, prestige, creature comforts and resale value, just to name a few. Likewise, there are many reasons why vehicle owners purchase preventive maintenance ser
Aug 13, 2012

Floor Mats Cause Luxury Automaker to Recall Vehicles

According to The Detroit News, Mercedes-Benz is recalling the 2012 and 2013 ML-Class vehicles to replace the floor mats. The story said the floor mats could get stuck under the gas pedal. Dealers will replace the floor mats free of charge. Click here
Aug 13, 2012

P-F clamps enhance body shop versatility, speed

WEST BOYLSTON, MA — Porter-Ferguson offers pull clamps to fit the needs and increase the versatility and throughput of large and small auto body repair shops. The rugged, drop forged clamps were designed by body repair professionals for maximum
Aug 9, 2012

PDQ Launches LaserWash® AutoXpress® for Automotive Dealers

Affordable, touch-free in-bay automatic wash system from PDQ can wash up to 23 vehicles per hour De Pere, WI – PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of in-bay automatic vehicle wash systems, is pleased to announce the availabili
Aug 7, 2012

U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing on PARTS Act

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
Aug 6, 2012

Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Ford to Carry Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Safety Message at Pocono

NASCAR Race Offers Unbeatable Exposure for Inspector Certification Program Cortland, NY – The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) will be the primary partner on the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Ford Fusion driven by Aric Almirola in this weekend’
Jul 31, 2012