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News Auto Repair & Service Fiat and Chrysler Adopt a New Logo
January 29, 2014 by
Auto Service World
Following an initial phase with the two corporate logos appearing side-by-side – symbolizing the desire to respect the history, culture and industrial roots of the two groups – both Fiat and Chrysler now require a new corporate identity representative of…
News Auto Repair & Service Chrysler Group Reports Full-Year 2013 Net Income of $2.8 Billion
January 29, 2014 by
Auto Service World
Chrysler Group LLC has reported preliminary full-year and fourth-quarter 2013 results. Full-year net income, including the net favorable effects of infrequent items, was $2.8 billion, up from net income of $1.7 billion a year earlier. Infrequent items for 2013 included a non-cash…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology U.S. Aftermarket Calls End to Right To Repair Battle
January 22, 2014 by
Auto Service World
Key U.S. aftermarket auto parts and automaker industry associations and their membership have reached an agreement that will effectively see the end of the state-by-state fight for so-called Right to Repair legislation in favour of a national voluntary agreement. The Alliance…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Mazda3 Wins 2014 ‘Best of the Best’ Award From Canadian Automotive Jury
January 16, 2014 by
Auto Service World
The all-new 2014 Mazda3 compact car was named the winner of the fifth annual ‘Best of the Best’ award by The Canadian Automotive Jury (CAJ), beating out the two other finalists: the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Jaguar F-Type. The CAJ’s…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Chevrolet Sweeps 2014 NACTOY Awards
January 13, 2014 by
Auto Service World
The all-new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Silverado 1500 are the 2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year. It is the first time Chevrolet has won both awards in the same year. The Silverado was last named Truck of the Year in…
News Auto Repair & Service Mazda To Delay SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel Launch In North America
January 10, 2014 by
Auto Service World
Mazda Canada Inc. has announced that the launch of its SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine in North America is being further delayed from its Spring 2014 announced debut timing. While Mazda understands its SKYACTIV-D can meet emission regulation requirements without the…
News Auto Repair & Service Bob Lutz to Speak at VIA Motors Press Conference at the Detroit Auto Show
January 10, 2014 by
Auto Service World
VIA Motors announced today that auto-legend and father of the Chevy Volt, Bob Lutz, will speak at the VIA Motors press conference on the main floor of the North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) January 14th, 2014 at 1:25p. Bob Lutz is a…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Vast Auto Distribution Appoints Ottawa Region BDM
December 4, 2013 by
Auto Service World
Vast Auto Distribution vice president of business development Jack Brooks has announced the hiring of Jeff Landriault as business development manager for the Ottawa Region and surrounding areas. Vandriault has been in the automotive aftermarket industry for over 20 years…
News Auto Repair & ServiceVehicle Technology Volvo: Cars Should Not Crash
December 2, 2013 by
Auto Service World
Volvo—historically known as the makers of the “square but safe”–says that autonomous driving technology is key to its vision to eliminate deaths and serious injuries for anyone riding in a Volvo by 2020. Simply put, Volvo’s vision is that cars…
Feature Vehicle Technology COMMENT: TWO-FOUR
December 1, 2013 by
Andrew Ross
This year, October 21 to be exact, I marked my 24th year with Jobber News. And, while many focus on 25 years as a milestone to celebrate, for me the number 24 has a certain symmetry to it that bears…
Feature Vehicle Technology A MAN OF ACTION: ALAIN JACQUES
December 1, 2013 by
Steve Pawlett
2013 Jobber News Counterperson of the Year
Feature Vehicle Technology Aftermarket Trends: Identifying Future Growth Opportunities
December 1, 2013 by
Steve Pawlett
Double-digit growth in light vehicle sales, the continued rise in average vehicle age, plus the globalization of OEM platforms and technology-driven advancements in vehicle designs are creating new aftermarket growth opportunities for jobbers, according to a recent report by R.L.…