By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters FORT COLLINS, Colo. — As BG Automotive has grown recently from one location to three, owner Bryan Gossel has grown, too, and learned to step back and trust his team to do their job.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a series of webinars to launch the start of the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing Initiative (AV Test Initiative). To learn more about…
MUNICH (Reuters) - BMW (BMWG.DE) will not extend the contracts of 10,000 contract workers, a company source told Reuters on Friday, as the German luxury carmaker seeks to reduce its capacity due to the coronavirus crisis. The Munich-based company said…
From AAA The rate at which gas prices are increasing across the country is slowing. Thirty states only saw an increase of a penny or two, causing the national average to push more expensive by three cents to $2.13…
By Andrea Berryman / Director of Product Development/ Cooper Tire & Rubber Company The tire sidewall provides a lot of important information. You can help your customers understand this information, making them smarter about…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9SWskM2-DE&feature=youtu.be HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois - June 18, 2020 - I-CAR® (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) today shared details of its safety guidelines and plans for re-starting its Hands-On Skills Development™, Welding Training & Certification™ and Live Courses, which have been…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - One of the many advantages of membership in a national group like the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is the different perspectives it brings. Fred Hules, owner of Tech1 Auto in Peoria, Arizona and the chairman-elect…
From Federated Insurance It’s nearly impossible these days for businesses to operate without the help of Internet-connected devices, which exposes them to cybercrime. It’s the small- to medium-sized businesses that are especially vulnerable: half are victims of cybercrime and nearly…
FOSTER CITY, Calif., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance.com surveyed 1,000 motorists finding that distracted driving and other bad behavior are serious problems. Insurance.com shares survey results in this report: Distracted, Discourteous and Dangerous Driving. Findings include: What most often…
Over the past few months, I have watched everyone look to leaders. Whether related to their job, business, health, family, or government. They are looking for answers and inspiration. Feeling a loss of control in any…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 18, 2020 – The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business held a hearing titled, “Paycheck Protection Program: Loan Forgiveness and Other Challenges,” to learn: About the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program…
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 18, 2020) – AAA announced a 2020 Volvo luxury sedan has earned the top score in its first edition of the newly released AAA Car Guide, a consumer resource on the latest and greatest in vehicle technology.…
By Mike Gardner, VP Automotive Group at Fortegra By 2030, the global automotive industry is predicted to reach $9 trillion, with new vehicle sales making up 38% of it. While these numbers sound promising, a few current events have dealers, manufacturers,…
LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm, today released proprietary research exploring the future of the relationship between drivers and their cars in the wake of broad autonomous vehicle (AV) adoption. Friend, Servant or Evil Twin: Forging…
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Carma Project today announced the launch of a program that pays vehicle owners to get their defective Takata airbag replaced. This program comes at a time when millions of owners continue to…
"Lang Marketing analyzes light vehicle aftermarket product volume across four market sectors. The Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) markets are divided by domestic and foreign nameplate product use. "Aftermarket product growth in the U.S. has become highly concentrated. Virtually all…
From Bloomberg Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 2.5 million vehicles, including its best-selling F-150 pickup, in North America to fix faulty door latches and a potentially dangerous brake issue. The first problem affects 2.15 million cars, SUVs and vans, according…
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The number of publicly accessible charging points for electric vehicles (EV) jumped 60% in 2019, the biggest increase in three years and outpacing sales of battery-powered cars, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its annual…
