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      <title><![CDATA[ 'Hot Oil in the Pan, Not on your Hand' with OTC's nNew 5911 Drain Plug Pro ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Owatonna, Minn.&amp;mdash;OTC has introduced its new Drain Plug Pro  a simple, affordable tool designed to save time, as well as enhance safety and cleanliness, during oil change service.
 
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ 2011 ASCCA Summer Conference visits Sonoma Wine Country in Santa Rosa ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) held its summer conference at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel and Spa, in Santa Rosa, June 10-12. 
 
A variety of presentations designed to ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7293/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ AAIA elects new officers and board of directors ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Bethesda, Md.--The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected its new officers and board of directors for 2011-2012.
 
AAIA&amp;rsquo;s elected officers of the Executive Committee a ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7371/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ AC Propulsion powers Yokohama-sponsored electric vehicle to new record at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ San Dimas, Calif.--AC Propulsion has announced that the Yokohama-sponsored electric race car using AC Propulsion&amp;rsquo;s proprietary electric drive system broke its own 2010 record at the 89th annual  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7276/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ ACDelco Advantage friction lineup adds 75 part numbers ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Grand Blanc, Mich.--With the release of 75 brand-new part numbers, coverage of ACDelco&amp;rsquo;s popular Advantage family of premium entry-level brake pads and shoes expands to more than eight out of 10 ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Amsoil introduces new Engine Assembly Lube ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Superior, Wis.--Amsoil Assembly Lube is specially formulated to provide exceptional wear protection against rust and corrosion in newly built or rebuilt four-stroke engines. The new product dissolves  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7382/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Auto Notes - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Global vehicle sales. Ford said May sales in China were up 14 percent over 2010 with sales of 45,162 units. Audi also posted higher sales at 25,123 vehicles, up 19.5 percent. GM, Honda, Toyota, and ot ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7286/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ BASF Corp. and AASP announced as first official sponsors of 2011 RDE series ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Prosser, Wash.&amp;mdash;The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced that the BASF Corp. has stepped up as its first official sponsor of 2011 Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series.&amp;n ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/RiverValley/articles/view/7336/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Beck/Arnley introduces Extended Life Blue Antifreeze/Coolant for Asian vehicles ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Smyrna, Tenn.&amp;ndash;-Beck/Arnley has introduced its Extended Life Blue premium OE extended life antifreeze/coolant as part of its new, comprehensive line of high quality OE fluids specifically designe ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7374/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Boulder repair shop owners strive to advance industry and its image ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Boulder, Colo.&amp;mdash;Its the intent of Brad and Lisa Pellman to improve the image of the automotive repair industry, starting with their own customers.  The husband-and-wife duo, who own Pellman&amp; ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Mountain/articles/view/7318/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Boulder�s Fisher Collision Center dives into Dupont waterborne ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Boulder, Colo.&amp;mdash;Jeff Kashuba, manager for Fisher Collision Center, said he has become a student of waterborne refinishing and its environmental friendly benefits through research and study &amp;mdash ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Mountain/articles/view/7328/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Car Care Council Women�s Board announces the 2011 Automotive Communications Awards (ACA) ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Bethesda, Md.--The Car Care Council Women&amp;rsquo;s Board, along with the Automotive Communication Council (ACC), has announced the 2011 Automotive Communications Awards (ACA). The awards will be presen ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7381/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Car-O-Liner Receives OEM Approval for Ford Rotunda Dealer Equipment Program ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Wixom, Mich.--Car-O-Liner has announced its participation in the Ford Motor Co. Rotunda program as an official approved supplier of collision repair products. 
 
The Ford Rotunda Dealer Eq ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7344/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Chief donates Fuzion rack to education foundation�s makeover winner ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Hoffman Estates, Ill.&amp;mdash;Chief Automotive Technologies has donated a Fuzion frame rack to Bridgerland Applied Technology College (Logan, Utah) in support of the school being selected as the 2010 wi ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Mountain/articles/view/7321/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Clore Automotive introduces its Christie CS3 �Smart Starter� Booster Cart ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Lenexa, Kan.--Clore Automotive presents Model CS3, a &amp;ldquo;Smart Starter&amp;rdquo; Booster Cart for 6 and 12 Volt batteries, from Christie. The CS3, which incorporates a variety of safety features to pr ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7375/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Colton jobber takes on new product lines to boost business ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Colton, Calif.&amp;mdash;Genuine Auto Parts has served the parts needs of customers in Colton for nearly 50 years, Owner Mark Schuerer said. &amp;ldquo;The shop was opened in 1962 by Jim Woods. My dad, Bob Sc ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/SouthernCalifornia/articles/view/7300/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Crash Hunger Program promoted at Collision Industry Conference ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Richmond, Va.--The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) &quot;Crash Hunger&quot; program was showcased in the first hour of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. A representati ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7378/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ CSi Complete approves DuPont ProfitNet Management System ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Wilmington, Del.&amp;mdash;DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) has announced that CSi Complete has approved the ProfitNet shop management system to interface with CSi Complete, allowing shops to automatical ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7274/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Customer service and technology keeps SE Autobody moving forward ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ San Diego&amp;mdash;Robin Sutherland said that for a business to succeed for decades as his has, nothing is more vital than satisfying and keeping customers.
 
&amp;ldquo;We really have to go a step up ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/SouthernCalifornia/articles/view/7302/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Delphi offers distributors access to its Intelligent SKU Management Solution ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Troy, Mich.&amp;mdash;The latest tool in Delphi's suite of e-services is its Intelligent SKU Management Solution (ISMS) launched in November 2010 at AAPEX in Las Vegas, said Brian Altenberger, global mark ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7279/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Des Moines repair shop expands through management and marketing strategies ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Des Moines, Iowa.&amp;mdash;When Westside Auto Pros&amp;rsquo; Owner Ron Haugen arrives at work every morning, there are two things running through his mind.
 
&amp;ldquo;Goal one,&amp;rdquo; he said, &amp;ldquo;i ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Midwest/articles/view/7325/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Diversity, communication, and training spell success at Dust &amp; Son Auto Supplies ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Effingham, Ill.&amp;mdash;Chad Dust said the current operation at Dust &amp;amp; Son Auto Supplies would be unrecognizable to his great-grandfather, H. L. Dust, who founded the company in 1929. At that time,  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/RiverValley/articles/view/7333/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Drag Racing News - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Career-changing seasons could bring first Full Throttle world championships for first-place drivers: When NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing driver Del Worsham got the news from Al-Anabi team manger Alan  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7352/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ DuPont Performance Coatings announces two new Optimizing Paint &amp; Material Systems courses ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Wilmington, Del.&amp;mdash;In its effort to help its customers maximize work flow and optimize paint and material profit margins, DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC) is now offering two courses to help repa ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7275/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Elite Worldwide launches new blog for automotive professionals ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.--Elite Worldwide has announced that the company is now offering complimentary sales, marketing, and management content through their new blog for automotive professionals.
&amp;nb ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7365/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Enhanced SEMA Education Institute features 200+ business courses ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Diamond Bar, Calif.--SEMA members and professionals in the automotive specialty equipment market now have access to more than 200 business courses through the recently revamped SEMA Educational Instit ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7345/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ ETI speaker examines OEM scan tools� role in aftermarket shop of the future ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Miami Beach&amp;mdash;Are you looking for the holy grail of scan tools? John Jenkins, an automotive consultant at the scan tool company CAS New England, said he meets shop owners all over the country in s ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7282/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ EXCEL 2011 introduces collision management classes for first time ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ The 30th annual EXCEL Trade Show &amp;amp; Training Conference at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Mo., will have something for everyone including mechanical technical and management trai ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/RiverValley/articles/view/7335/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Expansion of services reaps increased business for Huntington Beach repair shop ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Huntington Beach, Calif.&amp;mdash;Alex Mayea, co-owner of Automotive Excellence, said that six years ago the wheel manufacturing plant he worked at was preparing to move to China, and he was facing a lay ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/SouthernCalifornia/articles/view/7299/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Extended vehicle warranties threaten aftermarket sweet spot, study group says ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Chicago&amp;mdash;A growing trend of extended car manufacturer and dealership warranties, coupled with worry-free maintenance programs, is threatening to take a larger bite out of the aftermarket pie, acc ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7281/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Federated wants you to �Cruise the Caribbean with Kenny� ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Staunton, Va.-&amp;ndash; It can be cold in December, but you could be cruising the Caribbean with Federated spokesman and NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace on his annual Kenny Cruise 2011.  For your chanc ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7386/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Ferrari Racing Days opens season at Infineon Raceway and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ The 2011 Ferrari Racing Days opened the season at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey.
 
Racing included the Ferrari 458 and 430 Challenge as well as Shell Hist ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7295/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Formula Drift Round 5: Throwdown Results; Daijiro Yoshihara takes the victory and the lead in the standings ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Long Beach, Calif.--Formula Drift returned to Evergreen Speedway for Round 5: Throwdown. Daijiro Yoshihara in the Discount Tire/Falken Nissan S13 takes the victory and the lead in the overall Pro Cham ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7388/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Four Seasons introduces complete A/C flush kit ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Lewisville, Texas--Four Seasons, a division of SMP, has announced it has added a complete A/C flush kit  to its line of premium air conditioning service parts. The kit includes a flush tank, univ ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7362/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ From hay burners to hybrids, George V. Arth and Sons has serviced them all ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Oakland, Calif.&amp;mdash; George V. Arth started his company in 1887 with a fire, an anvil, and a hammer to shoe horses. Today technicians at George V. Arth and Son&amp;rsquo;s use a torch and hammer to fix  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7294/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ GAAS addresses wide range of issues facing automotive aftermarket ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Chicago&amp;mdash;The annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) in late May provided automotive industry leaders with extensive presentations on matters from financial overviews to product and ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7354/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ IMC has distributed OE-quality import replacement parts for nearly 50 years ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Canoga Park, Calif.&amp;mdash;Interamerican Motor Corp. (IMC) is a market-leading distributor of OE quality replacement parts for imports that opened nearly a half century ago, said Thomas Beer, president ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7316/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ IMC has distributed OE-quality import replacement parts for nearly 50 years ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Canoga Park, Calif.&amp;mdash;Interamerican Motor Corp. (IMC) is a market-leading distributor of OE quality replacement parts for imports that opened nearly a half century ago, said Thomas Beer, president ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7317/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Import-brand dealerships selling more accessories as vehicle inventory drops ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ San Francisco-- izmocars (www.izmocars.com) has released its June 2011 AOA Accessories Trend Report, which studied accessories sales data of dealerships whose inventory was the most severely impacted  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7370/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ IMR Inc. opens Latin American division ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Westmont, Ill.--IMR Inc. has announced it has recently expanded its automotive research capabilities &amp;ldquo;South of the border&amp;rdquo; by adding a Latin American division that provides repair shop and ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7368/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Industry expert presents state-of-the-industry address at GAAS 2011 ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Chicago&amp;mdash;Wrapping up two days of intense presentations at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), David E. Cole provided his perspectives on the automotive industry&amp;rsquo;s past, pres ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7284/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Industry partners and insight help Omaha shop keep ahead of trends ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Omaha, Neb.&amp;mdash;Jim Champion, owner of Charlie Graham Body &amp;amp; Service, keeps his eye on the horizon of industry trends for his 16-person collision and mechanical repair operation, which has been  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Midwest/articles/view/7327/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Ingersoll Rand unveils new 118MAX and 122MAX vibration-reduced air hammers ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Annandale, N.J.&amp;ndash;-Ingersoll Rand has expanded its MAX family of air tools with the all new 118MAX Long Barrel and 122MAX Short Barrel Air Hammers.
 
The 118MAX and 122MAX vibration-reduced ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7389/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Johnston Autostores expands through new parts lines and value-added services ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Spencer, Iowa&amp;mdash;When Mark Lykke and Tim Beachem purchased Johnston Autostores in 1978, the 26-year-old business had only one location, but that all changed quickly in order to meet the needs of it ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Midwest/articles/view/7326/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Ken-Tool introduces its new Impact Separator tool ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Akron, Ohio&amp;ndash;-Ken-Tool has released its new T39B Impact Separator tool for use in suspension service situations.
 
The T39B Impact Separator uses a proven slide-ram design to remove ball j ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7373/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ King Shocks racers sweep LOORRS, Pro-4 podium in rounds 7 and 8 ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ King Shocks Pro-4 class racers dominated rounds 7 and 8 of the Lucas Oil Offroad racing series held at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. It was a clean sweep of the podium for King Shocks takin ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7351/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Lake Parts buys NAPA �know-how� and support for success ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Lakeport, Calif.&amp;mdash;Lake Part&amp;rsquo;s purchase of a local NAPA jobber store has reaped rewards, Owner Deanne Rose Padel said. Without the benefit of a corporate connection or buying group, Lake Par ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7291/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Level 5 Motorsports makes switch to new HPD LMP2 car ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Madison, Wis.&amp;mdash;While the 2011 international sports car season is far from over, Level 5 Motorsports is already getting a jump start on next year. The Scott Tucker-owned organization has announced ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7387/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ LKQ enters into agreement to acquire AkzoNobel US distribution centers ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ LKQ, a nationwide provider of aftermarket and recycled collision replacement and mechanical parts, said it has entered into an agreement to acquire AkzoNobel Coatings&amp;rsquo; 40 U.S. paint distribution ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7285/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Lord Sugar's CEO and 'Apprentice Interrogator' to join Cannonball Run Rat Race ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ London, England--On Sept. 3 2011 at 8am, New York City will brace itself for an automotive onslaught as the Cannonball Run Rat Race roars away from the checkered flag at the Red Ball Garage on 142 Eas ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7384/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Manufacturer support and experience helps transition Dean Team into wholesale ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Ballwin, Mo.&amp;mdash;After thoroughly testing the waters of the wholesale parts business, Dean Team of Ballwin took the plunge two years ago and now carries Hyundai, Subaru, and Volkswagen lines, said P ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/RiverValley/articles/view/7334/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Market adaptability drives PAPCO�s growing parts and service diversity ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ San Jose, Calif.&amp;mdash;Pacific-Ocean Auto Parts Co. (PAPCO) is known for distributing Ford Motorcraft and ACDelco products to dealers, wholesalers, and jobbers, said founder and Co-owner Peter Frank. ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7292/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Martinez shop owner credits father and ASCCA for much of his success ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Martinez, Calif.&amp;mdash;Hagin&amp;rsquo;s Automotive Owner and ASE Master Technician Andy Hagin suffered from a learning disability that hindered his progress in school. With the guidance of his father and ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7290/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Maximum torque and minimum user fatigue are highlights of SureGrip Screwdrivers ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ One feature that has long set the SureGrip screwdriver apart is its square handle.
 
Manufactured from rugged Butyrate, the handle's contoured design, combined with its no-slip grip, helps mech ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7376/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ MEMA and AASA begin state outreach effort in Lansing ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Research Triangle Park, N.C.&amp;mdash;In testimony and at an exhibition of advanced vehicle technologies attended by more than 100 lawmakers and guests in Lansing, Mich., June 8, MEMA and its affiliate a ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7272/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ IOWAMike Shelton, owner of Mike's Tire &amp;amp; Alignment in Ottumwa, recently partnered with U-Haul and now offers his customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for movi ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Midwest/articles/view/7330/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Midwest Region Collision Repair Training Notes - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ I-CAR Training
For more information on registration 
and class times, call 800-422-7872 or 
visit www.i-car.com. 
 
Nichols Career Center-
Jefferson City, Mo.
&amp;bull; July 5-Restraints, Int ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Midwest/articles/view/7332/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Federal Mogul Training
For more information, call 888-771-6005 
or visit www.federal-mogul.com/training. 
 
Federal Mogul Technical Education 
Center&amp;mdash;St. Louis
&amp;bull; July 11-12-Advan ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Midwest/articles/view/7331/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ COLORADOCentral Motive Power (CMP) of Denver, a service and sales facility for industrial and diesel engines, as well as parts and diesel fuel injection systems, recently hired Mackenzie &amp;ldquo;Mac&amp;rd ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Mountain/articles/view/7322/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Mountain Region Collision Repair Training Notes - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ I-CAR Training Schedule
For more information on registration 
and class times, call 800-422-7872 or 
visit www.i-car.com. 
 
M &amp;amp; M Auto Reconditioning Inc.-
Aurora, Colo. 
&amp;bull; July  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Mountain/articles/view/7324/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) 
University Training
The EFI Tuning Workshop is designed to 
help novice and moderately experienced 
tuners gain the essential knowledge and 
hands-on experience t ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Mountain/articles/view/7323/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ NAPA Auto Parts provides retail and wholesale services with tenured staff ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Shoreline, Wash.&amp;mdash;Just a little more than four years old, a NAPA Auto Parts store in Shoreline, a community north of Seattle, serves retail customers but specializes in wholesale accounts, said J ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7309/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ NAPA Auto Parts to provide car care for LeMay -- America's Car Museum ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Tacoma, Wash.&amp;ndash;NAPA Auto Parts has signed an agreement with LeMay &amp;ndash; America&amp;rsquo;s Car Museum (ACM) to design and fully equip the NAPA AutoCare Center at ACM, the four-story, Tacoma, Wash. ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7250/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ NAPA jobber opens second store in Erie, emphasizes import coverage ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Erie, Colo.&amp;mdash;When Dale King purchased a NAPA store with brother, Jim King, 12 years ago in Louisville, he said he had a hunch that nearby Erie could someday support another store. 
 
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      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Mountain/articles/view/7320/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ NAPA Kansas City DC and NASCAR racers raise donations for Joplin ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ NAPA Kansas City Distribution Center (DC) held a fundraiser June 2, at the Bass Pro Shop in Olathe, Kan., to benefit those affected by the deadliest tornado in U.S. history in Joplin, Mo.
 
The ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Midwest/articles/view/7329/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ NATIONALElite Worldwide has announced that the company is now offering sales, marketing, and management training webinars for automotive professionals. Last year, the company made its first step in he ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7288/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ New Blue-Point Pocket iQ makes light work of heavy duty vehicles ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Kenosha, Wis.--The new Blue-Point Pocket iQ is a versatile, handheld diagnostic tool that can be used for all commercial vehicles from light duty to Class 8 trucks.  Powered by NEXIQ, this scan t ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7377/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ New Blue-Point tools enhance productivity ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Kenosha, Wis.--Some jobs need that special tool and Blue-Point has introduced three new specialty tools that are certain to improve your productivity and help set you apart from the competition.
&amp;nbs ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7358/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ New Carter replacement fuel pump module assemblies and sets first in aftermarket for 10 popular Honda models ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Southfield, Mich.--Federal-Mogul has introduced six Carter premium replacement fuel pump module assemblies that are the first available through the automotive aftermarket for 10 popular Honda applicat ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7342/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ New Handler 190 spool-gun-ready wire feed welder helps ease setup ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Appleton, Wis.&amp;mdash;Hobart Welding Products now offers its Handler 190wire feed welder to help ease aluminum welding and provide welders a low cost option to weld this material with a small frame MIG ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7355/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ New online ads connect motorists to auto repair shops in the Bosch service network ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Broadview, Ill.--Consistent with more and more commerce moving online, Bosch Authorized Service centers are now being promoted in online advertising. Michael Lippman, concept manager for the Bosch Car ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7363/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ NHRA Unleashed and NMCA to join forces ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ The NMCA Flowmaster Muscle Car Nationals series has announced that the Aerospace Components NHRA Unleashed program will combine forces with the National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) to deliver fun an ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7360/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Nominees are now being accepted for the 2011 AAIA Impact Awards ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Bethesda, Md.-&amp;ndash;Nominees are now being accepted for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) Impact Award: Four for the Future, which annually honors four aftermarket professionals, ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7380/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Northern California Collision Repair Training Notes - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ I-CAR Training Schedule
For more information on registration 
and class times, call 800-422-7872 or 
visit www.i-car.com. 
 
Central Adult School C.L.A.S.S.-
Fresno, Calif.
&amp;bull; July 6-O ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7298/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Northern California Mecahnical Repair Training Notes - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ ASCCA Events
&amp;bull; July 6-7-ASCCA Meeting San Luis 
  Obispo and Santa Barbara, contact 
  John Villa at 805-781-3925
 
Management Success Seminar
These seminars focus on how to  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7297/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ NORTHERN CALIFORNIA                              &amp; ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/NorthernCalifornia/articles/view/7296/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Northwest Calendar of Events ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ July 1-3 * 23rd annual Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Car Races, Pacific Raceways, Kent, Wash. Visit www.sovren.org.
July 8-10 * Portland Historic Races, Portland International Raceway, Portland ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7312/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ I-CAR Training Schedule
For more information on registration 
and class times, call 800-422-7872 or 
visit www.i-car.com. 
 
American Family Insurance-
Portland, Ore. 
&amp;bull; July 5-Collis ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7315/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ CARQUEST Technical Institute 
Training
To register, contact your local CARQUEST 
store or visit http://carquest.com/.  carquest/proCTIclassSchedule.html
 
Location TBD-Spokane, Wash.
&amp; ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7314/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ ALASKASeekins Ford in Fairbanks was recently presented two awards by Jim Stevens, Northwest sales manager for Blue Diamond Parts Joint Venture, Navistar Engine Corp./Ford Motor Co., for growing their  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7313/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ NSF International�s Bob Frayer receives award from ABPA ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Ann Arbor, Mich.&amp;mdash;The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) recently recognized Bob Frayer of NSF International with its industry award for his outstanding achievement to expand the collision  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7277/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Performance Warehouse helps jobbers succeed with right inventory mix ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Hillsboro, Ore.&amp;mdash;When independent jobbers battle big-box auto parts retailers, access to the right inventory can be the difference between victory or defeat, said J.R. Moore, director of warehous ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7306/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ PPG-painted Ford captures America�s Most Beautiful Roadster award ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Strongsville, Ohio--A gleaming black, PPG-painted 1934 Ford was named America&amp;rsquo;s Most Beautiful Roadster at the 62nd Grand National Roadster Show held recently in Pomona, Calif. The award is rega ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7346/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Prepare your headlights for unexpected fall driving conditions ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Miami, Fla.--Colorful foliage, cooler temperatures and shorter days describe the picturesque autumn day.  But with the change in season also comes reduced daylight and unpredictable weather such  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7341/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Publisher's Statement - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Domestic distribution channel continues to provide consistent valueDelivering on demand, the U.S. vehicle parts distribution channel continues to provide the parts needed for repair and replacement to ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7283/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Racing News - August ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Rockstar Energy Drink driver Tanner Foust in European championship contention after round 4
Rockstar Energy Drink Driver Tanner Foust once again put on a spectacular show for fans of the European Ral ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7349/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Rare Parts introduces its Rear Positive Camber/Toe kit for Datsun 510/610 ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Rare Parts Inc. has announced its new Rear Positive Camber/Toe kit for Datsun 510/610 with independent rear suspension. Its advantages over other kits are:  3&amp;deg; positive camber, and 3/4&amp;rdquo; ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7379/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Recently Driven: 2011 Nissan Leaf ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Zero gasoline consumption. Zero emissions. But no zero when it comes to style, design, and performance. We more than liked the new 2011 Nissan Leaf &amp;mdash; we loved it.
 
First, we need to make ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7310/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Revised McLaren MP4-12C GT3 debuts at 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ The first McLaren car built for racing outside of Formula 1 since the McLaren F1 GTR made its public dynamic world debut at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, held June 30&amp;ndash;July 3. The new GT3  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7361/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ River Valley Collision Repair Training Notes - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ I-CAR Training
For more information on registration 
and class times, call 800-422-7872 or 
visit www.i-car.com. 
 
Ranken Technical College-St. Louis
&amp;bull; July 5-Heating and Cooling Syst ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/RiverValley/articles/view/7339/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Federal Mogul Training
For more information, call 888-771-6005 or visit www.federal-mogul.com/training. 
 
Federal Mogul Technical Education Center&amp;mdash;St. Louis
&amp;bull; July 11-12-Advanced  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/RiverValley/articles/view/7338/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ ILLINOISZara&amp;rsquo;s Collision Center, of Springfield, was the winner in the category of one to 25 employees for the Torch Award for Business Integrity presented by the Better Business Bureau of Centr ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/RiverValley/articles/view/7337/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Robby Woods earns another podium finish at Miller Motorsports Park ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Robby Woods came to Utah for Rounds 7 and 8 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) looking to make a statement in the marquee Pro2 Unlimited division. 
 
Unlike many of the top t ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7366/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Rotary Lift introduces LED light kit for the Y-Lift ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Madison, Ind.--Rotary Lift introduces an LED lighting system for its Y-Lift alignment and general service lifts. The lighting system frees technicians&amp;rsquo; hands and properly illuminates the work ar ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7359/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ SCRS Repairer Driven Education turns up afterburners at the 2011 SEMA Show ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Prosser, Wash.&amp;mdash;Last year's SEMA Show marked the debut of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists' (SCRS) advantageous Repair Driven Education (RDE) curriculum, which created industry buzz ov ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7271/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Seattle&amp;mdash;Long-established Bernie&amp;rsquo;s Automotive Service in the Ballard District of Seattle has been a NAPA AutoCare Center since 1998, Owner Troy Johnson said. He said he purchased the store  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7307/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ SEMA announces Board of Directors Election Results ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Diamond Bar, Calif.--Nate Shelton of B&amp;amp;M Automotive Group has been elected chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and will join five newly elected Board members to hel ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7348/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Sherwin-Williams announces Seattle EcoLean training location ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Warrensville Heights, Ohio &amp;mdash; Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will hold its next 2011 A-Plus Network University EcoLean workshop at the Double Tree Arctic Club Hotel in Seattle, Aug. 9&amp;ndash ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Northwest/articles/view/7311/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network adds Summit Software &amp; Mobile Solutions program ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Warrensville Heights, Ohio-Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network is now affiliated with Summit Software &amp;amp; Mobile Solutions and its latest digital marketing platform. The two companie ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7350/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ SK Hand Tool begins shipping first tools manufactured in new production facilities ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Sycamore, Ill.--SK Hand Tool LLC has announced its first shipments of sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, wrenches, and specialty tools to distributors and mobile tool dealers since the SK brand was acqu ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7347/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ SMP introduces new and improved Cleen Plan ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Long Island City, N.Y.--SMP has introduced its new and improved Cleen Plan; a professional fuel system cleaning program. SMP has reenergized the Cleen Plan with updated branding and product packaging, ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7356/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Southern California Collision Repair Training - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ I-CAR Training Schedule
For more information on registration 
and class times, call 800-422-7872 or 
visit www.i-car.com. 
 
21st Century Insurance-Ontario, Calif.
&amp;bull; July 5-Equivalency ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/SouthernCalifornia/articles/view/7305/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Southern California Mechanical Repair Training Notes - July ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ ASCCA Events
&amp;bull; July 6-7-ASCCA Meeting San Luis 
  Obispo and Santa Barbara, contact 
  John Villa at 805-781-3925
 
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) 
University Training
The  ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/SouthernCalifornia/articles/view/7304/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA                              &amp; ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/SouthernCalifornia/articles/view/7303/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ State lawmakers consider variety of bills affecting the auto body industry ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Peter Abdelmaseh said that if you want to find the lowest collision repair shop labor rates in the country, visit Massachusetts or Tennessee.
 
&amp;ldquo;We are at the bottom of the barrel,&amp;rdquo; ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7278/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Take the guesswork out of engine, ABS, and SRS repairs with the new OTC 9450 ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Owatonna, Minn.--When a diagnostic scan is required or to determine the cause of the check engine light, brake warning light, or airbag (SRS) light, the new Bilingual OBD II Scan Tool, ABS and SRS Cod ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Team Toyo Off-Road�s Kyle LeDuc wins in Utah ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Tooele, Utah &amp;ndash; Team Toyo Off-Road driver, Kyle LeDuc, scored his second consecutive Pro 4 Unlimited class victory during Round 7 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Series (LOORS) race at Miller Motorspor ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Long Island City, N.Y.--SMP introduces its new line of TechSmart EGR transducers, with coverage available for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles from 1989-2002. With 25 premium, OE direct replacement  ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Bethesda, Md.--The Car Care Council Women&amp;rsquo;s Board (WB) is calling for teens to &amp;ldquo;Show Us Your Wheels&amp;rdquo; for a chance to win an iPod.
 
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      <description><![CDATA[ Despite stricter Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, year after year, automakers continue to increase fuel efficiency without sacrificing power or safety.  American Honda Motor Co.&amp;r ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Diamond Bar, Calif.--To accommodate the growing number of manufacturers signing up for the 2011 SEMA Show, organizers have created a new area within the Show floor called the First-Time and Featured E ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Bellevue, Wash.&amp;mdash;Jason Orrino, manager of Bodyworks Auto Rebuild, said the value of daily updated shop performance numbers posted around the shop for employees is something he&amp;rsquo;s learned fro ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Washington, D.C.&amp;mdash;The House Small Business Committee held a full committee hearing titled, &quot;Access to Capital: Can Small Businesses Access the Credit Necessary to Grow and Create Jobs?&quot;
 
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      <description><![CDATA[ Victorville, Calif.&amp;mdash;Victor Valley, in Southern California&amp;rsquo;s High Desert, was booming before the housing slowdown, said Scott Nassif, owner of NAPA Group Inc., based in Victorville with fou ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/SouthernCalifornia/articles/view/7301/</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ WarrenTech adds associate degree in parts management to curriculum ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Lakewood, Colo.&amp;mdash;WarrenTech now offers students a fast track into the automotive parts business via its two-year Automotive Parts Management associate degree.  Program founder Kelly Hebert s ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/Mountain/articles/view/7319/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Fond du Lac, Wis.--The Wells Vehicle Electronics brand&amp;rsquo;s growing library of free online technician training videos recently exceeded one million views by professional technicians and other custo ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Fullerton, Calif.--Yokohama Tire Corp. has expanded its nationwide grassroots consumer programs in 2011 by participating in 18 car shows and car club events, including the upcoming Z1 Nationals, Porsc ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7383/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Colorado Springs, Colo.--All hail the monster!  Driving his modified 2011 Monster Sport (Suzuki) SX4 Hill Climb Special, Nobuhiro &amp;ldquo;Monster&amp;rdquo; Tajima broke his own former world record, a ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.partsandpeople.com/National/articles/view/7289/</link>
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