CHICAGO — BodyShopBids, developers of a free online service that enables consumers to get auto repair estimates from local body shops, today announced that it has closed a seed round of outside venture capital from Lightbank, the technology inv

PORTLAND, Ore. — Rentrak Corporation, the leader in multi-screen media measurement serving the advertising, television and entertainment industries, announced Polk’s consumer purchase behaviors, including vehicle make and model for the au

According to J.D. Power and Associates, September new-vehicle retail sales are projected to come in at 842,400 units, which represents a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of 10.3 million units. This marks the first time the retail selling r

LONG BEACH, Calif. – AiM Dealer Inspections, evaluators of new and used vehicles, has launched a new website that allows dealers to post vehicles and move vehicles among multiple marketplaces. This innovation simplifies the wholesale vehicle transa

WESTON, Fla. — Online auto parts provider, AutoPartsNetwork.com®, bolsters an online product selection with the addition of WeatherTech high quality protective vehicle floor mats and liners. Auto Parts Network® is excited to announce that a c

Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall of 657 Chrysler 200 and Town & Country, Dodge Journey, Durango, Grand Caravan and Jeep® Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine. The affe

According to The Detroit News, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a safety investigation has opened a preliminary investigation of 2009 Honda Odyssey minivans. The story said NHTSA has received two complaints claiming the l

LOS ANGELES — There is a saying in French, “plus ce change, plus ca meme chose”… which essentially means, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” 818 Auto Body may now have an online presence, but th

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