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Auto workers protest Trump Admin.’s proposed auto-industry tariffs in July in Washington.
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U.S., Chinese Parts Makers Caught in Trade War CrossfireU.S., Chinese Parts Makers Caught in Trade War Crossfire

The U.S. duties are to be levied on a wide range of Chinese exports of auto parts, including tires, windshields, mirrors, seatbelts, transmissions, door assemblies, chassis, instruments and seats.

byKeith Nuthall, Contributor
Sep 20, 2018
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1 Min Read
Frederic Lissalde
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Frederic Lissalde Named BorgWarner President, CEOFrederic Lissalde Named BorgWarner President, CEO
Jun 7, 2018
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Mobile Devices Help Dealership Service Advisers Do Jobs Better
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Mobile Devices Help Dealership Service Advisers Do Jobs BetterMobile Devices Help Dealership Service Advisers Do Jobs Better
byJim Roche
Mar 13, 2018
1 Min Read
Greg Settle is director of national initiatives for TechForce Foundation
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Collective Action Is the AnswerCollective Action Is the Answer
byGreg Settle
Jan 24, 2018
1 Min Read
Auto Dealer Customers Buy Prepaid Maintenance If It’s Explained Right
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Auto Dealer Customers Buy Prepaid Maintenance If It’s Explained RightAuto Dealer Customers Buy Prepaid Maintenance If It’s Explained Right
byRyan Williams
Dec 6, 2017
1 Min Read
Build Loyalty Step By Step in Dealership Service Dept.
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Build Loyalty Step By Step in Dealership Service Dept.Build Loyalty Step By Step in Dealership Service Dept.
byHollis Goode
Oct 25, 2017
1 Min Read
Romaniabuilt Ford EcoSport to use parts made by Fordrsquos Russian JV
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Foreign Automakers’ Russian Parts Exports Thriving
Foreign Automakers’ Russian Parts Exports Thriving
Sep 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byEugene Gerden, Correspondent
Put greater emphasis on servicedepartment traffic not gross profits Ferrara says
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Customer Satisfaction for Its Own Sake Misses Point
Customer Satisfaction for Its Own Sake Misses Point
Sep 12, 2017
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Car Dealership Vehicle Sales Down, Now What?
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Car Dealership Vehicle Sales Down, Now What?
Car Dealership Vehicle Sales Down, Now What?
Sep 8, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJim Roche
Surveyed consumers say quality of work trumps mere price
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Dealership Fixed Ops Outmuscle But Don’t Outhustle Competitors
Dealership Fixed Ops Outmuscle But Don’t Outhustle Competitors
Aug 14, 2017
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Fast Vehicle Reconditioning Aids Bottom Line
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Fast Vehicle Reconditioning Aids Bottom Line
Fast Vehicle Reconditioning Aids Bottom Line
Aug 14, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDennis McGinn
Three Trends for Auto-Service Pros to Watch
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Three Trends for Auto-Service Pros to Watch
Three Trends for Auto-Service Pros to Watch
Jul 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRandy Wright
Modest borderadjustment tax would hike pervehicle manufacturing costs 1000 on average
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Parts Makers Push Case Against BAT, Drastic NAFTA Changes
Parts Makers Push Case Against BAT, Drastic NAFTA Changes
Jul 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content
ldquoIf dealers value customers they must figure out how to help themrdquo says Ferrara
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He Gets Car Dealership VIP Treatment But It Takes Too Long
He Gets Car Dealership VIP Treatment But It Takes Too Long
Jun 22, 2017
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Antolin Improved economy led to results
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Spanish Car-Parts Makers Post Record Profits in 2016
Spanish Car-Parts Makers Post Record Profits in 2016
Jun 21, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJorge Palacios, Correspondent
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 at Nuumlrburgring
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Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Breaks Cover
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Breaks Cover
Jun 5, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPaul Myles, European Editor
Okazaki environmental test lab
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Mitsubishi to Update Japan R&D Operations
Mitsubishi to Update Japan R&D Operations
May 23, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Three Easy Steps for a More Efficient Dealership
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Three Easy Steps for a More Efficient Dealership
Three Easy Steps for a More Efficient Dealership
May 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDarryl Barber
Supplier Ficosa has operations in 19 countries 6500 employees
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Spanish Parts Makers Expand Global Reach in 2016
Spanish Parts Makers Expand Global Reach in 2016
May 8, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJorge Palacios, Correspondent
Customers Want Texting, So What’s the Problem?
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Customers Want Texting, So What’s the Problem?
Customers Want Texting, So What’s the Problem?
Apr 28, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJohn Possumato, CEO
BMW recalled 2Series Active Tourer X1 to fix potentially defective rearseat backrests
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Autos, Auto Parts High on EU Product Danger List
Autos, Auto Parts High on EU Product Danger List
Apr 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDiana Yordanova
Counterfeit wheel failed at 31 mph in standard pothole test
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Oz Insurer Recommends Repairers Use Authentic Parts
Oz Insurer Recommends Repairers Use Authentic Parts
Mar 16, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Test showed counterfeit hood latch dangerously weak
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Website Lets Oz Consumers Report Knockoff Car Parts
Website Lets Oz Consumers Report Knockoff Car Parts
Feb 10, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
From left vAutorsquos Pollak GMrsquos Hill and AutoNation Berman
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AutoNation Will Brand Its Own Auto-Parts Line
AutoNation Will Brand Its Own Auto-Parts Line
Jan 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Second overseas raid in as many years keeps bogus parts out of Australia
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Fake Parts Seized in Mideast Raid Likely Oz-Bound
Fake Parts Seized in Mideast Raid Likely Oz-Bound
Jan 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Fixed Operations Engage Buyers as China Sales Slow
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Fixed Operations Engage Buyers as China Sales Slow
Fixed Operations Engage Buyers as China Sales Slow
Jan 18, 2017
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byAlysha Webb, Contributor
Some Alevel technicians get signing bonuses Brown says
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Good Auto Mechanics Are Hard to Find These Days
Good Auto Mechanics Are Hard to Find These Days
Dec 9, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
ldquoIt creates a great environment for retention and loyaltyrdquo says Cresto
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Dealerships Use RFID to Connect With Service Customers
Dealerships Use RFID to Connect With Service Customers
Oct 19, 2016
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1 Min Read
byAlysha Webb, Contributor
Spanish trade group SERNAUTO represented at Frankfurt aftermarket event
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Spanish Auto-Parts Makers Off to Good Start in 2016
Spanish Auto-Parts Makers Off to Good Start in 2016
Sep 23, 2016
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1 Min Read
byJorge Palacios, Correspondent
Motorcars Hondarsquos express service assembly line
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Dealership Creates Service Dept. Assembly Line
Dealership Creates Service Dept. Assembly Line
Sep 13, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Why Dealer Principals and Controllers Need to Understand Parts Dept.
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Why Dealer Principals and Controllers Need to Understand Parts Dept.
Why Dealer Principals and Controllers Need to Understand Parts Dept.
Sep 8, 2016
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1 Min Read
byJill Pastore
Quality service can keep dealers afloat if sales bubble bursts experts say
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Service Underpins Customer Loyalty, Profitability
Service Underpins Customer Loyalty, Profitability
Sep 6, 2016
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1 Min Read
byAlysha Webb, Contributor
New High Speed Servo Tandem press line can change dies in 4 minutes
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Marchionne Talks Small Cars, Parts, Sourcing at Newly Expanded Stamping Plant
Marchionne Talks Small Cars, Parts, Sourcing at Newly Expanded Stamping Plant
Aug 26, 2016
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1 Min Read
byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content
ldquoAs disrupters we need to be thoughtfulrdquo Rimas says
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Schooled in Chemistry, Physics and Car Dealerships
Schooled in Chemistry, Physics and Car Dealerships
Aug 22, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
With GNYADA Chairman Toomey are from left scholarship recipients Rosario Li Delpeshe Martinez and Zvyagin
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Vets Training as Techs Get Dealership Scholarships
Vets Training as Techs Get Dealership Scholarships
Aug 10, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
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