Sales & Variable OPS
Interview with Owners Larry and Jerry Mullinax of Mullinax Group
Brothers Larry and Jerry Mullinax are the owners of five Ford dealerships in Florida and Alabama. In 2012, these stores sold 10,000 vehicles – 62% of them Ford trucks. Two of these dealerships are among the top 350 in sales volume nationwide. Brothers and owners Larry...
Continental Tire is Recalling Certain ContiMotion Motorcycle Tires
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T001 Synopsis: Continental Tire is recalling certain ContiMotion motorcycle tires, size 180/60R16 M/C 74H produced from December 19, 2010, through September 24, 2011. The tires were sold as replacement equipment for Honda GoldWing 1800...
BOLT Lock Expands Portfolio to Include Popular Nissan Models
Milwaukee, WI - Owners of many of Nissan's most popular cars and trucks can now take advantage of the added security and convenience offered through STRATTEC(r) Security Corporation's BOLT(r) product line. A variety of BOLT locks are now available for such Nissan...
ITURAN Launches Controlit Core, Making Vehicle Recovery and Protection More Cost-Effective Than Ever
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Ever since its 1995 inception, ITURAN has stood as the international leader in vehicle tracking and recovery technologies—but with the launch of its new Controlit Core product, the company stands poised to push its services to the next level....
NHTSA Issues Recalls on Some Toyota & GM Manufactured Parts
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V030 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Make / Model Years: LEXUS / 2006-2012 Subject: Wiper Arm May Loosen NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V029 Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Make / Model...
New Tailpipe Emission Regulations Mulled by White House
According to a story on Automotive News, new tailpipe emissions regulations were mulled by the White House. Washington, D.C. - The White House has started weighing a proposal to set stricter limits on tailpipe emissions, which could require automakers to put more...
Iowa Senator Introduces Bill to Study DRPS
According to an article posted on SearchAutoParts.com, the Iowa senator introduces a bill to study DRPS. Iowa state Sen. Brad Zaun (R-20) recently introduced Iowa Senate Bill 42 requesting an interim study committee on automobile insurance direct repair programs...
GM Issues New Recalls for Airbags, Rear Suspensions
According to an article posted on The Detroit News, GM issued a new recall for airbags and rear suspensions. The problem was first discovered in a GM company vehicle in December. GM later found three vehicles at the plant that had rear bolts that were not tightened...
Watchdog: Treasury Department Needs ‘More concrete TARP exit plan for Ally’
According to a story on The Detroit News... Washington — A government watchdog says the Treasury Department must work with the Federal Reserve to craft an exit plan for its 74 percent investment in Detroit-based lender Ally Financial Inc. The special inspector general...
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