Pennsylvania legislator proposes airbag fraud prevention act
September 2nd, 2010
Pennsylvania Rep. Matthew Bradford, D-District 70, has introduced a bill to penalize fraudulent
practices regarding airbag installation and reinstallation.
John Edelen to retire from I-CAR
September 2nd, 2010
I-CAR President and CEO John Edelen announced at a staff meeting Sept. 2 that he plans to retire from
I-CAR at the end of 2010.
California legislature sends ‘smog check’ bill to governor
September 2nd, 2010
The California State Assembly has agreed to state senate amendments to California Act 787, the
"Smog Check: Vehicle Repair and Assistance Program." The amendments change the requirement to pay
the owner of a motor vehicle that has failed its most recent smog check inspection a minimum amount of money for
the retirement of his or her motor vehicle.
Subaru denies joint venture with Beijing Automobile Works, Power Diversity Automobile Trade
September 2nd, 2010
A person from Subaru of China recently denied the rumor that the company will cooperate with Power
Diversity Automobile Trade Co., Ltd and Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) to set up a joint venture in
China.
ASE certified master auto tech Pete Meier named group technical editor
September 2nd, 2010
The Advanstar Automotive Group, a leading provider of integrated media solutions to the automotive
aftermarket and collision repair industry, has named Pete Meier as group technical editor. Meier, an ASE Certified
Master Auto Technician and 2006 CARQUEST/Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) "AC Technician of the
Year," has contributed to Motor Age since 2005.
Sixth Annual ‘Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report’ reveals new safest driving city
September 1st, 2010
The "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" ranks America's 200 largest cities in
terms of car collision frequency to identify the cities having the safest drivers, according to company claim
data.
Aftermarket businesses urged to adopt hurricane preparation plans
September 1st, 2010
With Hurricane Earl menacing the Eastern Seaboard and evacuations in play, business owners are being
offered advice on how to weather the storm.
Diamond Standard stepbumper systems certified
September 1st, 2010
Diamond Standard announces its 281 full assembly skus and multi-purpose vehicle applications are
Certified compliant to the Federal Standard – VESC (Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission) V-5
Towability, a requirement of the NSF Automotive Parts Certification Program and federal regulation.
DuPont, Marshall Auto Body partner
September 1st, 2010
DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) has entered into a partnership with Marshall Auto Body,
headquartered in Waukesha, Wis. to supply Spies Hecker® brand refinish products and related supplies
and also includes the sharing of Marshall Auto Body's proven pull-based, lean production operating
model.
DuPont, Marshall Auto Body partner
September 1st, 2010
DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) has entered into a partnership with Marshall Auto Body,
headquartered in Waukesha, Wis. to supply Spies Hecker® brand refinish products and related supplies
and also includes the sharing of Marshall Auto Body's proven pull-based, lean production operating
model.
