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Bob Redding, the Automotive Service Association's (ASA) Washington D.C. representative, says ASA is concerned over super warranty and clean car programs modeled after California's program.

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50/50 won't be End Game

Aftermarket Business

O 'Reilly Automotive Inc.'s definitive agreement to purchase CSK Auto Corporation may be the most important news of the decade. And it's not because of the obvious, i.e., that the purchase gives O'Reilly the immediate clout in the West and a place on the national stage. Of course, that's worth talking about — but that's just the headline to this evolving story.

This is a test. But is it only a test?

Automotive Body Repair News

Very little regard was given to the impact of the parts procurement system on shops. Observers questioned the accountability of the software providers to create a product that reduces our overall time requirements instead of increasing them.

The science we don't see

Automotive Body Repair News

For all else they are, our techs, painters, estimators and managers also are very much working scientists who incorporate new technology in their operations. Better than that, they work with manufacturers to introduce the new ideas that revolutionize our industry.

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Newsmaker: Gary Starr

CAWA instrumental in Arizona's decision to exclude super warranty regulations

WARN gets a 'gold' from Ford for being a top supplier

Alcoa Electrical and Electronic Solutions announces facility closings

Aaron CAaron Cherrington appointed VP of corporate and channel sales at Identifix

NGK honored as GM supplier of the year

Consumer demand fuels hybrid leasing

Hayes Lemmerz to Close Facility in Georgia

Delphi refinances, extends DIP credit facility

A new home for the aftermarket

Maintenance and Repair

Aaron CAaron Cherrington appointed VP of corporate and channel sales at Identifix

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Snap-on with the 2007 Technicians' Choice Award

Newsmaker: George Witt

Aftermarket Industry urges consumers to 'drive smarter'

Westward Ho!

ZeroTruck's Electric Propulsion System debuts in Vegas

Motor Age

UQM Technologies recently announced the ZeroTruck, an all-electric zero emission medium duty truck powered by a UQM PowerPhase electric propulsion system, made its industry debut at the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute's 2008 Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference and Expo in Las Vegas.

Software update available from ANSYS

Motor Age

ANSYS, Inc. has released version 5.0 of its TGrid advanced mesh generation software. TGrid technology is a specialized pre-processor for fluid flow analysis. It is used to create large unstructured tetrahedral and hex-core meshes for complex geometry. The software is utilized heavily in large-scale automotive and aerospace applications, in which advanced meshing techniques are required for the computational analysis of fluid flow.

The Edge: Current Issue

Aftermarket Business

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Dash Navigation links up with Where 2 Get It

Motor Age

When Dash Navigation sought out technologies to integrate into its recently launched Dash Express, it turned to location-based search technology company Where 2 Get It. Dash Express is the first Internet-connected GPS device. Where 2 Get It's geocoding technology provides the functionality for one of the device's most consumer-friendly features, mapping from a computer to the in-car device through the companion MyDash Web site.

Famed Tesla Motors all-electric luxury roadster running on Yokohama ADVAN Neova tires

Motor Age

Yokohama ADVAN Neova tires are equipping the Tesla Roadster as the luxury electric car rolls off the assembly line. Production began in March on the sleek and sporty 248-horsepower two-seater, which sells for $98,950. The car can run for 249 miles on a single charge, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds, topping out at 125 mph. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, it emits no pollutants and has received numerous accolades for the vehicle?s celebrated engineering innovations.