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News Auto Repair & Service Canadian Tire Reports Another Strong Quarter
November 14, 2003 by
Auto Service World
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited has reported an increase of 13.9 percent in consolidated net earnings, rising to $56.6 million for the third quarter compared to $49.6 million in 2002, with PartSource operations exceeding company targets.Net earnings per share increased 11.7…
News Auto Repair & Service 2003 Bridgestone/Firestone Canadian Truck Heroes Announced
November 14, 2003 by
Auto Service World
Bridgestone/Firestone Canada Inc. today recognized two truck drivers at the Ontario Trucking Association Convention for their bravery and quick thinking.Clifford Ripley, of Spruce Grove, Alberta, and Paul Pelletier, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, were presented with the 2003 Bridgestone/Firestone Canadian Truck Hero…
News Auto Repair & Service Steady Growth Ahead for Canadian Aftermarket
November 13, 2003 by
Auto Service World
The Canadian automotive aftermarket is in for steady growth over the next few years, according to the 2003 Outlook Study published by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada.The Outlook Study is published biennially to provide information and resources to members…
News Auto Repair & Service Bold and Exotic Colours to Tempt Future Car Buyers
November 12, 2003 by
Auto Service World
Automobile designers can expect car buyers of the future to abandon the conservative, comforting colours of the past few years in favour of more lively, exuberant and exotic colours. That’s the prediction of colour experts at BASF, a leading maker…
News Auto Repair & Service Sprint and Cisco Announce Dealer Solutions for Auto Industry, Sprint and Dana Extend Voice Network Agreement
November 11, 2003 by
Ron A. Melihen
Sprint and Cisco systems announced a new integrated solutions platform, called Sprint Dealer Solutions. Sprint also signed a three-year extension to provide its voice virtual private network to Dana Corporation.This new integrated solutions platform provides auto dealers, automakers and auto…
News Auto Repair & Service SKF/Chicago Rawhide Takes Top Honours at Women’s Automotive Communications Awards
November 11, 2003 by
Auto Service World
SKF/Chicago Rawhide has received two top Women’s Automotive Communications Awards for the company’s active promotion of vehicle maintenance.The company received the awards at the Car Care Council’s Women’s Board Reception held during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas, Nev."At…
News Auto Repair & Service “Best on Bridgestone” SEMA Show Winners Announced
November 11, 2003 by
Ron A. Melihen
Bob Folkestad of SPAL Advanced Engineering in Des Moines, Iowa took home first place at last weeks SEMA Show for the 2003 Ford Focus he customized.Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BRNT) sought out the best project vehicles with Bridgestone brand…
News Auto Repair & Service Growth Forecast for Automotive Sensor Market but Margins Remain Tight
November 11, 2003 by
Ron A. Melihen
A new analysis from Frost and Sullivan and the North American automotive OE sensor markets reveals the industry generated $2.18 billion (U.S.) in 2002 and forecasts total market revenue to reach $4.15 billion (U.S.) in 2009.At one time automotive sensors…
News Auto Repair & Service O’Reilly Store Digs Up Wrong Kind of Parts
November 11, 2003 by
Auto Service World
As the backhoe operator dug into the ground to start construction on an O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Columbia, Tenn., something was clearly wrong. Instead of rocks and dirt, he ended up with a shovel full of bones.The bones were…
News Auto Repair & Service Canadian Performance Personality Inducted into SEMA Hall of Fame
November 10, 2003 by
Auto Service World
Bob McJannett, president and founder of Performance Improvements, was inducted into the Specialty Equipment Market Association Hall of Fame.McJannett was inducted along with Brian Appelgate, Marvin Rifchin, and Robert Vandergriff, Sr. were honoured at the SEMA Annual Industry Awards Dinner…
News Auto Repair & Service Changing Automotive Sales Market Focus of Conference
November 10, 2003 by
Auto Service World
The steps automakers, suppliers and dealers must take to win in today’s market–and what it will take tomorrow–is the focus of the 2004 Automotive News World Congress.Scheduled for January 12 – 15 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn, Mich.…
News Auto Repair & Service Activant Announces Industry Standard eCatalogue Program
November 10, 2003 by
Auto Service World
Activant Solutions has introduced a comprehensive data publishing program that enables manufacturers to guarantee faster distribution of updated parts information.The new Manufacturer Publishing Program, from Activant, formerly CCITRIAD, is designed to help aftermarket suppliers transform the way they distribute eCatalogue…