TIA Looking for Board Members
TIA is now accepting nominations for service on its board of directors.
ETRMA: Rules Sets Tyre Safety at ‘Unprecedented Levels’
European tyre manufacturing body, ETRMA, has welcomed the approval of new requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles in yesterday’s first-reading agreement by the European Parliament.
AAIA: Vehicle Repairs Cost 34% More at Car Dealers
Vehicle repairs cost an average 34% more at car dealerships than at independent repair shops, according to a study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
Reject the Recession
While heavy news coverage of the financial turmoil is hard to avoid, you don’t need to let it overwhelm your dealership operations. It is hard to avoid feeling the "recession depression,” but you can either let the media send you into panic mode or view the downturn as an opportunity. Here are some ways to thrive
TyrexpoAsia 2009 Sold Out
Tyrexpo Asia 2009, to be held in Singapore March 24 – 26, is a sell out.
ASA Convention Registration Online
Online registration for the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2009 Convention is now available by visiting www.ASAshop.org/Annual09.
MEMA Makes Formal Pitch for Government Help
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) have submitted formal requests for “temporary” financial assistance.
India Domestic Tyremakers in for More Competition
(Hindu Business Line) Domestic tyre producers will have to face, once again, increased competition as the government has started issuing licences to allow import of truck and bus radial tyres.
ASA Offers Management Seminars at Convention
The Automotive Service Association has three Automotive Management Institute (AMI) seminars slated for its 2009 annual convention.
University of the Aftermarket Sets Leadership 2.0 Dates
The University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 executive education experience class will be held Sept. 20-25 on the campus of Northwood University in Midland, Mich.