Key Performance Indicators Report – August 2019

The Briefing – Trade War The trade war is heating up, as the U.S. government says China is manipulating its currency. Subsequently, it will involve the International Monetary Fund to eliminate unfair competition from Beijing. Reuters reports, U.S. law has three criteria for identifying manipulation among major trading partners: a material global current account surplus,… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – August 2019

Seven Things to Consider Before Retrofitting Bucket Seats

Lately it seems every car owner wants to swap his front bench seat for two buckets, or upgrade his existing bucket seats to a more stylish, comfortable or sporty set.

The High Times for Low Trucks

The sport truck phenomenon took off in a blaze of low-riding color in the mid-1980s. Take a ride through the era with this flashback and photo gallery…

LA’s Sport Truck Superstore Emphasized Design

Trader’s Truck Superstore, located in the Los Angeles area, was a business establishment that found its niche as a builder and supplier of all things relating to sport trucks…

Restyler Creates Accessory Configurator

When Tom Waitzman was 14 years old, his older brother came home with a Mustang convertible outfitted with a radio, sub woofers and an amplifier. It was love at first sight. “I literally knew at that point that that’s what I would do the rest of my life,” Waitzman said. He’s followed through. Waitzman is… Continue reading Restyler Creates Accessory Configurator

Pilot Automotive Hires Jean Franks as New Chief Financial Officer

She joins the company during a time of expansion…

Driver-Assistance Systems Highlighted in Advanced Tire & Auto Center Name Change

The new Advanced ADAS Calibration Centers reflect a growing focus on next-gen technologies…

Ziebart Honors Top Franchisees During Owner’s Meeting in Detroit

Dealer of the Year, New Dealer of the Year & service award winners celebrated…

Shop Partner Has Fiction in Her Blood

A devastating car accident. A rare blood type. Courtney Leigh Pahlke found her life put on hold when she was rear-ended by a car traveling 55 miles per hour in 2016. She suffered severe injuries to her neck and back, taking two years to recover, much of it spent on bedrest. “During that time, I… Continue reading Shop Partner Has Fiction in Her Blood

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Thule to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its line card with the addition of Thule to its distribution centers…

Top Restylers Perfetti and Poulson Take Reins of PRO Council

Dino Perfetti and Josh Poulson are now the chair and chair elect, respectively, of SEMA’s Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) Council, effective July 1. Perfetti is the sales manager of Automotive Concepts in Minneapolis, and Poulson owns Auto Additions in Columbus, Ohio. Perfetti and Automotive Concepts’ owner John Prosser were recognized as the PRO Council Restyler… Continue reading Top Restylers Perfetti and Poulson Take Reins of PRO Council

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