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Hunter’s TCX575 tire changer now features new and improved bead loosener
Bridgeton, MO – Hunter TCX575 tire changers now include the new PowerOut side-shovel bead loosener system. The PowerOut system provides fingertip bead-loosening controls outside of the wheel on the shovel handle. This ergonomic design eliminates
Jan 31, 2012
Let’s Talk about Pay Plans!
It’s time to re-think how we compensate service salespeople This is the time of year when everyone is reviewing financial performance for the past year, and the subject of personnel compensation usually crops up early on. Unfortunately we, as an in
Jan 30, 2012
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Mazda Recalls 52,000 Vehicles
Mazda Motor Corp is recalling 52,390 Mazda Tributes from the 2001 to 2002 model years to fix a problem with the service brakes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. According to the NHTSA’s website, there could be a
Jan 30, 2012
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Chrysler Group Dealers to Provide 3-Month SiriusXM Subscription on Pre-Owned Vehicles
NEW YORK — Sirius XM Radio announced that customers will receive a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with factory-installed satellite radio, regardless of manufacturer, from participating Chrysler, Dodge
Jan 27, 2012
AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarter and All-Time Record Full Year Results
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – – AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America’s largest automotive retailer, reported 2011 fourth quarter adjusted net income from continuing operations of $71 million, or $0.51 per share, compared to net incom
Jan 26, 2012
TrueCar.com: Industry Average Incentive Spending Expected to be Up
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, today released its January 2012 sales and incentives forecast. The forecast shows the following: For January 2012, new light vehicle sales in the
Jan 25, 2012
The World’s Fastest Lift and Smartest Welder Are Coming to NADA Expo
Madison, Ind. — NADA Expo Booth #718 – Rotary Lift, Chief Automotive Technologies and Elektron will introduce equipment designed to help dealers increase their fixed operations productivity and profitability at the 2012 NADA Expo in Las Vega
Jan 24, 2012
OTC® Introduces New Automotive Inspection Camera
Owatonna, Minn. – OTC, an SPX® Brand, today released its new Automotive Inspection Camera (P/N 3880X), a portable, handheld video scope that features the latest in remote video technology. It is ergonomically designed for the internal inspect
Jan 24, 2012
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145,000 Vehicles Recalled for Faulty Air Bag System
Kia Motors Corporation is recalling over 140,000 vehicles to fix a problem with the front air bags. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Kia is recalling the 2006-2008 model year Kia Optima and the 2007-2008 Ki
Jan 23, 2012