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Hyundai takes in first vehicle under 'Cash for Clunkers'

July 3, 2009

Following the government's passge of the "Cash for Clunkers" legislation, a Virginia woman was the first to trade in her vehicle to Hyundai. Katherine Michon of Arlington, Va., replaced her 15 mile-per-gallon 1995 Ford Explorer with a 26 mile-per-gallon Hyundai Elantra Touring, at Alexandria Hyundai in Alexandria, under the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS).

Source: Motor Age

Research and Markets looks at tire market through 2016

July 3, 2009

Research and Markets has added "Global Market Review of Automotive Tyres - Forecasts to 2016" report to its offering.

Source: Aftermarket Business

AAIA celebrates 10th anniversary

July 3, 2009

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is ensuring its future success by continuing to focus on what has worked in the past — legislation, education, member enrichment and global industry trends, says Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA president and CEO.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Grote opens new European headquarters

July 2, 2009

Grote Industries, a high-performance LED lighting technology manufacturer, is relocating its European headquarters to Niederwinkling, near Straubing, Germany. In addition to its world headquarters in Madison, Ind., Grote maintains facilities in Canada, Mexico and Asia and had conducted its European operations in Spain since 2005.

Source: Motor Age

Identifix gains 20,000 Subscribers

July 2, 2009

Identifix has announced that subscribers to the company's Direct-Hit product have now reached 20,000.

Source: Motor Age

Four Seasons keeping techs cool with new sweepstakes

July 2, 2009

Four Seasons announces its ?Cool It? sweepstakes for service providers and professional technicians, running through Sept. 15, 2009.

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