Executive Interview With Larry Pavey, President, Federated Auto Parts Distributors »
We hear a lot about the critical role of technology and data management at the program group and WD level today. Tell us about the Enhanced Supply Chain (ESC) data…
Initiators of auto repair question back away from compromise »
The initiators of a Nov. 6 ballot question concerning access to auto repair information have now backed almost completely away from a deal they helped craft and press through the…
Need Diesel? Diesel Engines for Sale Now Shipped Free by UsedEngines.co »
Diesel engines for sale are now shipped free of charge by UsedEngines.co. This effort is designed to provide quality used diesel engines for low prices and eliminate the cost of…
Pep Boys Obtains Term Loan »
Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (PBY), on October 12th, announced the completion of the amended and restated term loan facility worth $200 million at LIBOR (with a floor…
Asbury Automotive Group Appoints Michael S. Kearney Industry Veteran to Board of Directors »
DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that Executive Vice President and…
AutoZone profit up 7%, same-store sales fall short »
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- AutoZone Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit increased by 7.4% to $323.7 million, or $8.46 a share, from $301.5 million, or $7.18 a share, in the…
Telematics Advances Backseat Driving: Toyota and DENSO develop device enabling real-time vehicle data collection and transmission »
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) jointly have developed an onboard communications network device, CAN-Gateway ECU (Controller Area Network-Gateway Electronic Control Unit), that can take data gathered while…
Toyota Breaks Ground on New Training Center in Aurora »
AURORA, Ill., September 5, 2012 – This morning, executives and associates at the Chicago Regional Office of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. broke ground on a new, $4.9 million training…
Valvoline Marketing NHRA Event with PEP BOYS »
The co-branded sweepstakes from Pep Boys and Valvoline is part of an ongoing relationship that makes use of Pep Boys name...…
Carlyle to buy DuPont’s DPC for $4.9bn »
ABR Staff Writer Published 31 August 2012 DuPont has agreed to sell its car paint business DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) to private equity firm Carlyle Group for $4.9bn. DPC manufactures and supplies…
Polls
Loading ...OEM vs Aftermarket: The Choice is Simple …by Dave Piecuch »
Even though some manufacturers offer some "good, better, best" parts options, in some cases, a high quality aftermarket part can out perform the lesser of these manufacturer options. Even though many of us believe that price shouldn't be an issue, we still have to be competitive and be somewhere "in the ballpark".…
“Parts Inventory: Active, Idle or Obsolete?” …by Dave Piecuch »
This discretion allows them to determine what is actually "active" or "obsolete" based on manufacturers data, not the dealers. Many manufacturers offer "Stock Replenishment Programs" where they maintain control of what dealer parts managers have on their shelves, not regarding the individual dealers Dealer Management Systems, (DMS) stocking criteria.…
9 Things About Social Media You Learned From Your P.E. Teacher …by Kathi Kruse »
Teachers can affect our eternity. In fact, it’s hard to tell where the influence stops, even after all these years. Not every teacher has a profound affect, but most of us remember what it was like in P.E. My teacher was a short, spunky lady named Mrs. Bruno. I was a cheerleader in high school [...]…
Social Business: Change Only Happens When the Brave Take Action …by Kathi Kruse »
When the winds of change blow, some people build walls. Others build windmills. ~Chinese Proverb Social Business is fast-becoming a core component of daily business operations. Adoption of Social Media marketing within auto retail has been slow and many see it as an afterthought. Viewing Social Media as an add-on marketing function is like saying [...]…
The Profit Centers of Service »
For many dealerships, the parts and service departments are still a greatly underutilized asset. The right combination of education, training and hiring the right employees can help change that immediately. The dealership service industry has undergone a tremendous rate of growth for serious minded dealer operators since 9/11. Successful dealerships know that they must find [...]…
Sonic Automotive takes hit to income in 3Q »
Sonic is among the largest auto dealership groups in the nation, operating more than 100 dealerships in 15 states. The Fortune 500 company was founded by Bruton Smith, …
Asbury Automotive Group Q3 Profit Rises – Quick Facts »
Asbury Automotive Group Inc.'s (ABG) net income for the third quarter 2012 was $20.7 million, or $0.66 per share, compared to $12.3 million, or $0.38 per share in the...…
CarMax Announces $300 Mln Share Repurchase Program »
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) said Thursday that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program for up to $300 million of the company's outstanding common stock....…
BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress »
The BMW Group is showcasing developments from BMW ConnectedDrive at the ITS World Congress this week in Vienna under the slogan “BMW Urban Mobility”. BMW »»»
OnStar to Offer Services in Mexico in 2013 »
Sophisticated technology with a human touch enters first Latin America market 2012-09-06 DETROIT – OnStar is expanding to offer its integrated safety, security and navigation services in »»»
New mobile phone app identifies driver phone use, enabling action to reduce distracted driving »
Illustration of the logical flow in the system. By measuring the amount of time that sound takes to travel from each speaker, the cell phone »»»
BMW Apps Adds Stitcher SmartRadio, But Only for iOS Users »
Features include the ability to remotely lock and unlock the doors, activate the horn and parking lights to help find a vehicle in a parking »»»
Chrysler Group Enlists Sprint for Strategic Wireless Partner Role Enabling Uconnect Access »
Chrysler Group LLC and Sprint (S), recognized innovation leaders in the automotive and wireless industries, have developed a new wireless in-vehicle connectivity experience for the »»»
