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Nissan North America Launches National Wholesale Parts Rewards Loyalty Program

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) has launched a national wholesale parts loyalty program on behalf of its Nissan and Infiniti dealer networks. Designed to increase Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) collision and mechanical parts sales, the “Rewards Loyalty” program allows independent body shops and repair facilities to earn points that can be redeemed for more than 3,000 premiums selected from an online catalog.

Winning the Business Championship, Made Easy

Several years ago, a friend of mine, who had just retired from Indy Car racing asked me to give a dinner presentation to a group of young race drivers. “Tell them what you learned as a business executive that can help them mount a successful racing effort,” my friend requested. As I thought about it, I realized that while my business career, training and education had taught me a lot about business tactics, management skills and marketing strategies, that same business experience left out the most important training of all: How to build a successful team.

Mercedes ‘CAN’ Diagnostics — Uncovering Faults Speeds The Repair Process

Dealing with frustrating error messages on your scanner? Import Specialist Contributor Larry Bailly covers some of the more common faults when dealing with Mercedes CAN wiring, what it takes to plan and achieve diagnostic success, and the places to look for the cause of faults.

Federated Autoi Integrates with Mitchell 1

Federated Auto Parts has partnered with Mitchell 1 to integrate its Teamworks/Business Performance Services products with the Federated Autoi Network. The comprehensive Federated Autoi Network consists of online parts catalogs and ordering, job-quoting, technical reference material, labor guides, shop management tools and a myriad of other ….

News: SPX Acquires Chinese Diagnostic Tool and Equipment Maker

From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports Shanghai, China — SPX Corp.’s Service Solutions business unit has completed its acquisition of AUTOBOSS Tech Inc., a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of diagnostic tools and equipment. “This investment further underscores our commitment to accelerate growth and expand our business in strategic markets, China in particular,” said David Wilson, president

AAIA Presents Technology Session at AAPEX

AAPEX attendees will learn how the year 2008 was a tipping point for the adoption of important data and communication standards in the aftermarket. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) will present an ….

AAIA Announces Expanded Education Program at AAPEX

The suite of education sessions offered by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) at this year’s AAPEX in Las Vegas has been greatly expanded and tailored to aftermarket professionals in all segments of the industry. All sessions will be held in the ….

Telematics: Aftermarket Threat or Opportunity?

There was a time when a "Jetsons"-like future seemed just a fantasy. Today, however, the space-age cartoon isn’t far off the mark, at least when it comes to the automotive industry. We may not be driving around in hovercrafts just yet, but with the latest advances in telematics, it doesn’t seem far-fetched. As it stands now, telematics capabilities allow drivers to ….

Fuel Surcharges Are On the Minds of Repair Shop Owners

Since the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s, sharp increases in fuel prices have become a fact of life for most Americans. Like it or not, rising fuel prices affect every sector of American business, including automotive parts distribution. Most of us who fix cars for a living understand that even a minor increase in

NGK Spark Plugs Expands Manufacturing Base in U.S.

NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. recently marked the opening its third manufacturing facility in the U.S. with a grand opening ceremony on Monday, May 19, 2008 for its new state-of the-art plant, located in Sissonville, near Charleston, WV ….