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Auto parts suppliers ask Obama for more help

An auto parts industry association is asking President Barack Obama to consider new ways to help the industry, which is facing a spike in bankruptcies due to the woes of U.S. automakers.

Moody's lifts rating outlook on Advance Auto Parts

Moody's Investors Service said Thursday it raised its rating outlook on auto parts retailer Advance Auto Parts Inc. to positive from stable and affirmed its debt and liquidity ratings for the company.

Skinner survives rain to win at Kansas

Mike Skinner waited through two days and two weather delays to win the rain-shortened O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 trucks race at Kansas Speedway.

WTO rejects China appeal against auto parts ruling

The World Trade Organization has rejected an appeal by China against a ruling that favored the United States in a dispute over car parts, the European Union and Canada.

WTO Rules Against China for First Time

The World Trade Organization on Wednesday issued its first official condemnation of Chinese commercial practices, siding with the United States, the European Union and Canada in a dispute over car parts.

Collins & Aikman Sells 2 Units

Privately held International Automotive Components said Friday that has acquired two auto parts businesses with 4,150 employees from Collins & Aikman Corp. Terms were not disclosed.

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Cash for Clunkers could drive up costs for used parts
Source: Dayton Daily News

"Used parts are going to be fewer and fewer," said Richard Harris, owner of Valley Auto Parts in Dayton. "It's hard to stock a yard even if you have 1,000 cars," he said, because "parts don't interchange any more," and there are so many makes and models.

U.S. Moves to Aid Auto Parts Suppliers
Source: The New York Times

The Obama administration moved on Thursday to stabilize the American auto industry by creating a $5 billion fund to support troubled parts suppliers. The Treasury Department said the program would guarantee payments to suppliers for products shipped to ailing car companies.

Suppliers ask President for economic relief
Source: Trailer Body Builders

Ahhh, we knew it was coming. More companies asking for government handouts. All of those businessmen were intelligent enough to build a company they should have been intelligent enough to monitor their logistics, inventory, and spending habits right along-side Wall street.

5 Ways to Locate Parts for a Mercedes Benz

You own a Mercedes Benz, a car that makes most other drivers on the road jealous and you love that car. You would not think of putting second-class parts into your first class vehicle, but you don't know where to look for parts.

3 Tips To Buying The Right Radar Detector
Source: asianbrain

There are many radar detectors on the market right now. Each one of them claims to have a single best feature. Some detect from the longest distance, while others claim to detect the most radar bands.

Grand Theft Auto Parts - Associated Content - Associated Content
Source: Associated Content

Price gauging is rampant among parts dealers seeking to take advantage of the do-it-yourselfer that is avoiding the high costs of repair garages.

Delphi/General Motors and the Voice of the UAW auto workers- OhmyNews International
Source: Ohmynews International

The Delphi/GM bankruptcy threat and the UAW auto workers efforts to fight against the drastic cuts in wages and benefits this would represent.

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