Affinia Group Unveils World Smart Strategy
Affinia said during the past six years it has taken control of its global supply chain with an innovative approach to global commerce. The World Smart direction assures consistent product quality regardless of where a product is manufactured globally.
EPA Finalizes Significant New Use Rule for Motor Vehicle Refrigerant
In a letter to the U.S. EPA earlier this year, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) expressed concern with the substitution of HFO-1234yf because it poses some risk to those persons handling the product, particularly non-professionals or do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers.
Using Customer Feedback to Improve Your Business
As a business owner, feedback is generally accepted as a way to make improvements to your shop or services, and is even a helpful method to short-term and long-term business decisions. For most shop owners and repair businesses, customer feedback is often immediate, allowing you to act upon it quickly.
Alan Gustafson, Crew Chief for #5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Phoenix
Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Mark Martin and the #5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, was named NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” after the #5 car roared from the back of the field to finish 8th in Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup event at Phoenix International Raceway.
There’s Still Time to Win a Free Rotary Lift SmartLift Inground Lift
The Rotary Lift SmartLift is the world’s most popular inground lift, with more than 50,000 sold since its introduction in 1995. To celebrate the lift’s 15th anniversary, Rotary Lift is giving away the 50,000th SmartLift. Enter online through December 31, 2010.
Matt Kenseth Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award at Texas
Jimmy Fennig, crew chief for Matt Kenseth and the #17 Crown Royal Black Ford, was named Federal-Mogul Corporation’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” at Texas Motor Speedway after Kenseth nearly came all the way back from a lap down to win Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 Sprint Cup race.
Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle To Build Raybestos Brakes ’64 GTO-R
The Raybestos GTO-R will be given away to one lucky professional mechanic or do-it-yourselfer Raybestos customer as part of an upcoming summer 2011 North American sales promotion, and the build process will be chronicled in national television, magazines, social media and exclusive content on the company’s RaybestosGarage.com micro-site.
Unique Y-Lift Now Improves Productivity and Profitability Beyond the Alignment Bay
Rotary Lift’s award-winning Y-Lift is now available as a general service model (Y12) to improve productivity and profitability throughout the shop. The Y-Lift is a drive-on lift that uses a patented design and unique Y-shaped legs to provide faster rise/descent speeds and better vehicle access than traditional scissor or four-post lifts.
OSHA Proposes New Noise Exposure Requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed issuing an interpretation of the term “feasible administrative or engineering controls” as used in the General Industry and Construction Occupational Noise Exposure standards, and intends to modify its current enforcement policy according to the interpretation.
Clint Bowyer Wins at Talladega in MOOG-Equipped Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Steve Letarte Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’
It was an all-MOOG chassis parts photo finish in Sunday’s Amp Energy Juice 500 Sprint Cup event at Talladega (AL) Superspeedway, as Clint Bowyer and the #33 BB&T Chevrolet edged out teammate Kevin Harvick by an estimated six inches under a final-lap caution.
4 Things You Can Do to Make Your Business Inviting to Women
Women influence 85% of all consumer-purchasing decisions in the U.S. When thinking about the impact that this group has on commerce and on businesses in general, you are probably asking yourself this question: “Am I getting more than my fair share of this opportunity?” Continue reading to gain some valuable insight into marketing to women.
Waukegan Tire & Supply Co. Embraces Social Media to Keep Pace with Shifting Demographics
Waukegan Tire & Supply Co. Inc. has learned to adapt. The company did not just accept change because there was no other choice; it embraced change, and is thriving as a result. From adopting social media to keeping pace with shifting demographics, the company has found ways to grow a sense of community. As a family-run business, it is naturally focused on personal relationships, and has chosen to see not only customers, but also the entire community as its extended family.