Management: Doing things a Little Better than the Next Guy
Looking at the business marketplace beyond our industry can provide some good perspective. Take the aviation industry, for example. A recent newspaper article stated that Continental Airlines could be the airline of the future.
Editor’s Notebook: Doing Things a Little Better than the Next Guy
Looking at the business marketplace beyond our industry can provide some good perspective. Take the aviation industry, for example. A recent newspaper article stated that Continental Airlines could be the airline of the future. It went on to say that Continental runs the best business class of any U.S. airline on foreign routes and the
Yokohama Tires Chosen as OEM Fitment for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi has selected Yokohama tires as original equipment for its next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander. According to Yokohama, the four-door compact SUV will ride on Yokohama’s P215/70R16 99H tires.
Mitchell 1 Holds Shop Management System Training Workshop in Providence, RI
Mitchell 1 will hold its sixth management system training workshop in Providence, RI, Sept. 14 – 16, 2006 at the Providence Marriott. The training workshop will teach customers, who have been users for six months or more, about the OnDemand5 Manager and ManagerPlus software, as well as integration with aftermarket cataloging and Customer Retention Marketing (CRM).
AftermarketUpdate
Mighty Auto Parts Named One of Wall Street Journal’s Top 25 Franchises Atlanta — Mighty Distributing System of America has been selected as one of the Wall Street Journal’s top 25 franchises. The parts distributor was selected from the nation’s more than 2,500 franchise brands. In the article titled, “The 25 Franchises that Made the
One in Five Drivers Does Not Properly Check Tire Pressure, Says RMA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that about one in every three cars has a significantly under inflated tire and that 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year as a result of low tire pressure-related crashes.
Tech Tip: With Inflation-in-a-Can, ‘Temporary’ is the Operative Word
Even for the most skeptical motorists, inflation-in-a-can is a valid answer to experiencing a flat tire at the wrong time in the wrong place. But there are many caveats that must be followed explicitly when connecting a can of sealant and quite a few psi to the valve stem.
News: Popular Aftermarket Columnist Mitch Schneider Joins Babcox Publications
Mitch Schneider, nationally recognized automotive service professional, author and lecturer, has joined Babcox Publications as a senior contributing editor. Beginning in July, Schneider’s popular commentary will appear monthly in Babcox’s Tech Group publications, including Brake & Front End, ImportCar and Underhood Service. In addition to frequent exclusives on aftermarketNews.com and Autocarepronews.com, another column written specifically
Aftermarket Update
Popular Aftermarket Columnist Mitch Schneider Joins Babcox Publications Akron, OH — Mitch Schneider, nationally recognized automotive service professional, author and lecturer, has joined Babcox Publications as a senior contributing editor. Beginning in July, Schneider’s popular commentary will appear monthly in Babcox’s Tech Group publications, including Brake & Front End, ImportCar and Underhood Service. In addition
Alignment Equipment
From the brake pad to the shock absorber, every product that you come in contact with at a shop has a history that goes back at least 75 years. We will look at different product categories and track the innovations that have shaped these products and the future for these segments. Alignment Retrospective In the