Senate Passes Small Business Lending Fund
The Senate has passed “The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010,” H.R. 5297, by a vote of 61-38. The bill originally passed the U.S. House of Representatives June 28, 2010, and it now returns to the House for final passage. The bill creates a $30 billion lending fund that will be distributed to regional banks that will in turn lend to small businesses.
Rotted Tires Put 4 in Hospital; This Won’t End Well
Four unfortunate people ended up hospitalized near St. Augustine, FL, after a one-vehicle crash on I-95 – caused, according to a Florida High Patrol trooper, by “old, dry, rotted tires.” What I want to know is just how long will it take for the product liability lawsuits to fly. Cause, you know, it was the tires. The old, dry, rotted tires.
Who is Responsible for Items Left Inside Vehicles While at Repair Shops?
A customer’s stereo worth hundreds of dollars is stolen from his vehicle while it is in the possession of an automotive repair shop. Is providing security for customers’ vehicles the responsibility of the repair shop? A reporter from WBNS-10TV in Columbus, OH, answers this question.
Tariff Turmoil, Market Volatility Put Added Pressure on Private Brand Tires
The private brand tire segment underwent a tumultuous 2009 as a result of the global economic downturn that affected all aspects of the tire industry, as well as the Obama Administration’s placement of heavy additional duties on passenger tires imported from China.
Manager Catches Employee Stealing Eight New Tires
An employee of the Murfreesboro, TN, Firestone Complete Auto Care Center location was arrested on theft charges after his store manager caught him stealing $1,800 worth of tires. The 32-year-old man was spotted stealing the tires and loading them into his vehicle on Sept. 9 at around 9 p.m.
Register Now for October Free U.S. EPA Informational Webinar
The Climate Protection Partnership Division of the U.S. EPA has partnered with the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide for monthly informational webinars throughout 2010. These webinars are focused on informing the mobile A/C community on environmental best practices for servicing mobile A/C systems and demystifying current and proposed regulations.
Bosch 2010 Wiper Blades Catalog Covers ICON Evolution, Excel, Micro Edge, Direct Connect and Winter Blades
The Bosch 2010 Wiper Blades & Refills catalog (#221115 2010) covers more than 250 part numbers of wiper blades and refills for domestic, Asian and European passenger car, van and light truck applications. The catalog includes applications of ICON, Evolution, Excel+, MicroEdge, DirectConnect, OE Style blades and winter blades.
Pennsylvania Legislator Proposes Motor Vehicle Airbag Fraud Prevention Act
Pennsylvania Rep. Matthew Bradford, D-District 70, has introduced a bill to penalize fraudulent practices regarding airbag installation and reinstallation.
Herman Trend Alert: Engaged Employees Increase Bottom Line Performance
Gallup psychologist James Harter, a researcher in Omaha, NE, examined 10 companies’ employee satisfaction surveys, employee retention rates, customer loyalty and financial performance. He found a direct relationship between employee satisfaction and overall company performance.
Wheel Weight Maker Hosts Free Webinar
Perfect Equipment is sponsoring a free webinar on Oct. 7 to help the industry transition from lead wheel weights to non-lead alternatives.
Lineup for AAPEX Learning Forum Hot Topic Sessions
Among the 30 education sessions scheduled for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Learning Forum, six hot topic sessions will focus on timely issues impacting all channels of the aftermarket. Topics include new OEM engine oils, imports, health care legislation, consumer buying habits, global markets and strategies for economic downturn.
Tony Stewart Gets First Cup Win of 2010, Crew Chief Darian Grubb Selected as NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Atlanta
Two-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart secured his first win of the year and the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet’s crew chief, Darian Grubb, was selected as the NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” in Sunday’s Emory Healthcare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.