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In the Cleveland market, there was once a myriad of independent parts suppliers, a number that has now dwindled, Andy Fiffick, orders some parts from the big box locations, but, as a TSS shop, mainly ... more » In the Cleveland market, there was once a myriad of independent parts suppliers, a number that has now dwindled, Andy Fiffick, orders some parts from the big box locations, but, as a TSS shop, mainly orders from ACDelco.« less

Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman, Global Product Development for General Motors, says his company has established a group focused on developing a stronger accessories' business and eyeing downstream opportunit more » Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman, Global Product Development for General Motors, says his company has established a group focused on developing a stronger accessories' business and eyeing downstream opportunities. ...« less

As a heavy-duty parts distributor Mike Schneider, president of Seneca Auto and Truck, Louisville, Ky., says high fuel prices are really hitting the wallets of the country's trucking companies. ... As a heavy-duty parts distributor Mike Schneider, president of Seneca Auto and Truck, Louisville, Ky., says high fuel prices are really hitting the wallets of the country's trucking companies. ...« less

The long-term effect of global sourcing on the automotive aftermarket, from a North American perspective, has meant more product being introduced into the market from low-cost countries. The long-term effect of global sourcing on the automotive aftermarket, from a North American perspective, has meant more product being introduced into the market from low-cost countries.« less

Matt Forner, director of aftermarket sales, Grote Industries, talks about how consolidation is impacting his company. During the IWD/Auto Pride Conference Forner explained how Grote is taking its sale more » Matt Forner, director of aftermarket sales, Grote Industries, talks about how consolidation is impacting his company. During the IWD/Auto Pride Conference Forner explained how Grote is taking its sales force and making it more effective.« less

As a heavy-duty parts distributor Mike Schneider, president of Seneca Auto and Truck, Louisville, Ky., says high fuel prices are really hitting the wallets of the country's trucking companies. ... As a heavy-duty parts distributor Mike Schneider, president of Seneca Auto and Truck, Louisville, Ky., says high fuel prices are really hitting the wallets of the country's trucking companies. ...« less

Our industry doesn't come close to charging what it should for its repair services, says Andy Fiffick, CEO of RadAir Complete Car Care, based in Cleveland. Our industry doesn't come close to charging what it should for its repair services, says Andy Fiffick, CEO of RadAir Complete Car Care, based in Cleveland. « less

ALLDATA is supportive of proposed Right to Repair legislation, but it's a complex story, says President Jeff Lagges. Is Right to Repair pushing information access, or would information access be avail more » ALLDATA is supportive of proposed Right to Repair legislation, but it's a complex story, says President Jeff Lagges. Is Right to Repair pushing information access, or would information access be available without a legislative push, he asks? ...« less

Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman, Global Product development for General Motors, says his company has established a group focused on developing a stronger accessories' business and eyeing downstream opportunit more » Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman, Global Product development for General Motors, says his company has established a group focused on developing a stronger accessories' business and eyeing downstream opportunities. ...« less

Our industry doesn't come close to charging what it should for its repair services, says Andy Fiffick, CEO of RadAir Complete Car Care, based in Cleveland. Our industry doesn't come close to charging what it should for its repair services, says Andy Fiffick, CEO of RadAir Complete Car Care, based in Cleveland. « less