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ACDelco Approves V2V Technologies' Gem-Car Shop Management System (Mon, 06 Feb 2012)
V2V Technologies, the developer of Gem-Car Shop Management Software is very pleased to announce that it is working with ACDelco Corporate to sell and support the Gem-Car Management Software product for use by ACDelco TSS and ACE members."The... [Full Story]
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Total Lubricants Sees Distribution Change in B.C. (Sat, 04 Feb 2012)
Total Lubricants has awarded the B.C. bulk distribution business to Auto-Camping Ltd. as previous distributor, M&R Environmental, withdraws to focus its business on the waste petroleum related environmental services business.The change... [Full Story]
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U.S. Car Dealers See Protection Products Gain Momentum as Consumers Hold Vehicles for Longer (Sat, 04 Feb 2012)
U.S. dealers continued to generate profits from accessories sales in 2011; average dealership generated over $260,000 for the year, with 45% average gross profit margin, says trend report.Izmocars (http://www.izmocars.com) released its... [Full Story]
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Vehicle Air Purifier (Fri, 03 Feb 2012)
Cliplight Manufacturing Co., Toronto, Ont., has introduced The Purifier air purification sytem.The Purifier Fresh Air Ozone Machine incorporates the latest in ozone purification technology. The machine eliminates mold, mildew, and bacteria from... [Full Story]
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Tenneco Introduces Interactive Shock Counter Display with Expert Plus Program (Fri, 03 Feb 2012)
The 2012 Expert Plus service dealer loyalty program from Tenneco Inc. will include a brand-new, interactive shock comparison counter display, making it easy for consumers to experience the difference between a worn and new shock. "After... [Full Story]
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Michelin Announces Fall 2012 Launch of X-Ice Xi3 Winter Tire (Thu, 02 Feb 2012)
Michelin, the world's leading tire manufacturer, continues its commitment to safety and performance with the launch of its new Michelin X-Ice Xi3 tire. Engineered with innovative Michelin technology, the X-Ice Xi3 delivers the ultimate... [Full Story]
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Bush defends GM, Chrysler loans (Mon, 06 Feb 2012)
Former President George W. Bush on Monday defended approving the bridge loans that kept General Motors and Chrysler Group alive during the 2008 U.S. financial crisis.
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Fisker stops work at Delaware plant to renegotiate DOE loan (Mon, 06 Feb 2012)
Electric car startup Fisker Automotive said on Monday it has suspended work at its U.S. manufacturing plant and laid off 26 workers while it renegotiates the terms of its $529 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Saab dealers eye parts firm, press GM to cover warranties (Mon, 06 Feb 2012)
About 25 dealers met with Saab Cars North America Monday to discuss the formation of a parts distribution company and the disposal of 2,200 new cars remaining in Saab's dealer inventory.
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Nissan division aims for 1.1M U.S. sales in 2012, up 16% (Mon, 06 Feb 2012)
Nissan Division, the one major Japanese brand whose sales were not greatly affected by the March earthquake, is looking to add to its 2011 momentum with a 16 percent increase in volume to 1.
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Foreign automakers brace for battles as U.S. election looms (Mon, 06 Feb 2012)
AIADA Chairman Ray Mungenast isn't as confident as others that 2012 will be a smooth year for manufacturers -- at least not in Washington.
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UAW Chief Bob King to join Opel board, paper says (Mon, 06 Feb 2012)
UAW President Bob King will join the supervisory board of GM's struggling Opel unit in March, marking the fourth new appointment to come out of Detroit recently, a German newspaper reported late on Monday.
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