As seen on video: Jumbo 63-inch OTR tires declared a huge on-the-job success August 27, 2008

Titan Tire Corp. says its new 63-inch off-the-road (OTR) mining tire and wheel assemblies are continuing to perform well for customers. The company?s first shipment of ?Big Daddy? tires are being used in mining applications in Canada?s oil sands.

New report details U.S. tire segments, analyzes demographic trends and provides selling tips August 27, 2008

Research and Markets has released its Tires in the United States 2008 report covering the aftermarket tire industry. According to the company, the publication goes beyond a discussion of market trends, segment performance and brand sales to include various insights.

ASA wraps up more training courses August 27, 2008

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently hosted three Service Information Workshops in Arizona and one in Delaware. These workshops are being presented around the United States to educate shop owners and technicians about the availability of service information to automotive repair shops.

EPA gives MACS the OK to update Section 609 certification program August 27, 2008

MACS recently received approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to release an updated version of the Section 609 certification program for recovery and recycling of refrigerant. ?

NASTF meeting features OEM panel spotlighting training information availability August 27, 2008

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall general meeting in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Nov. 4 at 1:30 pm will offer attendees a panel discussion outlining the various training information resources available to the aftermarket.

Global bearing demand expected to reach $66 billion in 2012 August 27, 2008

Global demand for ball, roller and plain bearings is forecast to climb 6.4 percent annually through 2012 to $66 billion, according to The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry market research firm.

Chrysler HEV production starts at Delaware plant August 26, 2008

Chrysler LLC's Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) began rolling off the assembly line this week at its Newark (Delaware) Assembly Plant. Chrysler is offering the two-mode hybrid powertrain on both vehicles built at the plant, Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen.

Ford Powerstroke class set in British Columbia August 26, 2008

Automotive Technical Support Services presents Ford 6.0L D.I.T. Diesel: Powerstroke Troubleshooting as its next course offering. The class is Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Automotive Retailers Association, No. 1-8980 Fraserwood Court, Burnaby, British Columbia.

AMI certifies Mitchell 1 shop management series August 26, 2008

Mitchell 1?s Shop Management System Training Workshop events are now certified by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI). Attendees can earn 30 credits towards their Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation by completing one of Mitchell 1?s comprehensive, two-day events.