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News Auto Repair & Service And they say lightning never strikes twice . . .
January 9, 2002 by
Auto Service World
Having one’s car stolen once is bad enough, but when it happens twice in one month it makes you wonder. But that’s what happened when Florida native Byron Cohen’s first Corvette which was stolen four weeks ago and then its…
News Auto Repair & Service Mitchell 1 Introduces Latest Repair and Estimating Database
January 9, 2002 by
Auto Service World
The Mitchell 1 OnDemand5 repair and estimating information database and offers the automotive aftermarket the most comprehensive coverage for domestic and import cars and light trucks available today, according to the company.OnDemand5 Repair and OnDemand5 Estimating are available in print…
News Auto Repair & Service North American Automakers at Crossroads, Market Share to Decline in Next Five Years
January 9, 2002 by
Auto Service World
According to the results of a study by KPMG LLP, the professional services firm, automotive executives see a continued decline in market share for North American auto brands over the next five years. In a major global study of automotive…
News Auto Repair & Service Timken Canadian Distributors Get C$ Site
January 8, 2002 by
Auto Service World
The Timken Company has announced the Canadian version of the Timken Store(SM) at PTplace.com. The announcement comes several months after the launch of the U.S. dollar Timken site. The addition of Canadian dollars capability to the U.S. English and U.S.…
News Auto Repair & Service Siemens VDO Officially Launched
January 7, 2002 by
Auto Service World
Siemens management has announced the official launch of Siemens VDO Automotive Corp.The move marks the final step in the formation of the automotive electronics supplier’s United States operations. This now completes the company’s global transition to Siemens VDO Automotive, securing…
News Auto Repair & Service Glas-Aire Acquires Wonder Tool, Plans to Move It to Canada
December 28, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Glas-Aire Industries Group Ltd. has acquired Wonder Tool Inc. and plans to move its operations to Canada. Wonder Tool, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyclo Manufacturing Company (“Cyclo”), manufactures and distributes a twin head orbital polisher known as the “Wonder…
News Auto Repair & Service Exide’s Canadian President Gets New Assignment
December 27, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Battery manufacturer Exide Technologies has named Lorne R. Hilts as vice-president of Planning and Logistics for the company’s European Transportation related business. Hilts has been with Exide since 1988 and was instrumental in integrating and restructuring the Canadian operation when…
News Auto Repair & Service Pentair Completes Sale of Equipment Businesses
December 21, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Pentair announced today it has completed the sale of Lincoln Industrial and Century Manufacturing.The wholly-owned Lincoln Industrial automated lubrication and materials dispensing business sale is to a company newly formed by The Jordan Company LLC of New York, N.Y. Pentair…
News Auto Repair & Service Convicted Drunk Drivers Must Now Prove They’re Sober Before Driving
December 21, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Ontario will require convicted drunk drivers to install an ignition interlock, or “breathalyzer”, in their vehicle if they want to get back on the road.Julia Munro, parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Transportation announced the measure today on behalf of…
News Auto Repair & Service New Ontario A/C regulations Take Effect January 1, 2002
December 21, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Ontario’s new environmental regulations take effect on January 1,2002, eliminating R-12 service in Ontario. The changes requires leaking systems to be evacuated and sealed or retrofitted. The changes require technicians to follow the Environmental Code of Practice for the Elimination…
News Auto Repair & Service U.S. News: AutoZone, Inc. Sells Heavy-Duty Division
December 20, 2001 by
Auto Service World
AutoZone, the largest auto parts retailer in the U.S., has announced it has sold the business of TruckPro, its heavy-duty truck parts subsidiary.The sale is to a group of investors led by Paratus Capital Management of Boston and New York.…
News Auto Repair & Service Detailed Analysis: Canadian Tire Acquires Mark’s Work Wearhouse
December 20, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Canadian Tire will now be able to offer the Canadian marketplace the Pros, the Parts, the Price and now the Pants, with its acquisition of the Mark’s Work Warehouse chain.Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) and Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ltd. announced…