Internet Retailer US Auto Parts Reports $5 Million Net Loss for 2018
A dispute with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and a drop in its website traffic hurt the company’s top and bottom lines.
Understanding Spark Plug Service Intervals
Over the past two decades, we’ve seen a wide range of suggested service intervals. As automotive technology continues to advance, spark plugs have followed suit. In the early 1990s, it wasn’t uncommon to replace spark plugs at 30,000 miles; many manufacturers still were suggesting copper spark plugs as the original-equipment (OE) replacement.
KYB ‘Feeling Is Believing’ Promotion Returns
Running through March and April, the promotion allows consumers to earn up to $100 while providing service professionals and parts professionals “another great reason to recommend KYB this spring.”
Washington Auto Parts in Central Ohio Acquires Principal Truck Supply
Columbus-based Principal Truck Supply, one of the largest independent distributors of heavy-duty truck parts in Central Ohio, has been servicing the region since 1991.
TPMS: Relearn and Programming Misconceptions
Servicing vehicles with TPMS is a challenge (at best) without the correct installation information, parts and tools.
Federated Auto Parts, National Pronto to Hold Combined National Member Meeting in Florida
“We had such a successful combined meeting last year that all parties are looking forward to another opportunity to meet as one unified group,” said Larry Pavey, CEO of the Automotive Parts Services Group.
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central Accepting Applications
In 2018, 305 scholarships totaling $405,000 were awarded, the foundation expects to award even more this year.
Federated Auto Parts Giving Away Trip to Florida for Training Conference, Boston Red Sox Game
The three days in sunny Florida will include technical and management training from industry-leading instructors as well as a Grapefruit League game featuring the world-champion Red Sox.
New Text Program Informs Students of Available Scholarships
Students, parents and instructors can text their name and email address to 702-903-2206 to learn about hundreds of automotive scholarships.
General Motors to Shutter Five North American Plants, Shed 14,000 Jobs as Part of Cost-Cutting Plan
GM said it expects the plan to boost its annual free cash flow by $6 billion by the end of 2020.
