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NewsJanuary 22, 2016

Donlen Offers Electronic Driver Notifications for Preventative Maintenance

Donlen has introduced a preventative maintenance program called eCoupon that delivers "comprehensive electronic service notifications" to drivers' tablets or smartphones when it's time for service intervals to improve preventative maintenance compliance and national account utilization.

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NewsDecember 31, 2015

Pep Boys Accepts Icahn's Bid Over Bridgestone

Bridgestone ended the bidding war for Pep Boys on Dec. 29, and activist investor Carl Icahn was named the victor in the quest for the Philadelphia-based chain.

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NewsDecember 30, 2015

Icahn Increases Bid for Pep Boys

Icahn Enterprises LP isn’t giving up on its acquisition target, Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack. On Dec. 28, Icahn increased its offer to $18.50 per share, outbidding Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC by $1.50 per share.

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Newsby Mike AntichDecember 15, 2015

Time Warner Cable Names Maintenance Coordinator

Richard Callis, CAFS, has been named maintenance coordinator for Time Warner Cable in Portland, Maine.

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NewsNovember 24, 2015

Lincoln MKX to Get Tires from Hankook

Hankook Tire has been selected as an original equipment (OE) supplier for the 2016 Lincoln MKX with its 20-inch Ultra High Performance All Season Ventus S1 noble.

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NewsNovember 17, 2015

OTC Upgrades Encore Maintenance Software

OTC has released version 2.4.0.8 of its Encore software to provide enhanced diagnostics information, an improved web browser experience, and an expanded data stream and global OBD II coverage in Spanish.

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ArticlesNovember 13, 2015

Proper Tire Maintenance Drives Fleet Safety

Ensuring frequent tire inspections and knowing the difference between a proper and improper tire repair is critical to safe fleet operations.

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NewsNovember 12, 2015

Third of 2015 Models Lack Spare Tire

AAA is urging automakers to ensure that all models come with a spare tire, arguing that inflator kits are an inadequate alternative.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 5, 2015

Extended Oil Drain Intervals Mitigate Increased PM Expense

Improvements in engine design and on-board oil life monitoring, along with improved oil quality and the use of synthetic oils, have extended oil drain intervals and served to decrease PM service frequency.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 5, 2015

Fleet Maintenance and Repair Costs Decrease in CY-2015

Extended maintenance intervals and high vehicle quality contributed to the decline. Areas of concern include higher labor rates, rising parts prices, and difficulties diagnosing increasingly complex systems.

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