Posts published in “Regions”

Shattering the ‘Glass Ceiling’ of Women in Dealership Parts and Service

Larry H. Miller Dealerships' Jodie Cordova (left) mentors a young tech. "For all of the women out there who would love to do this work, know that you can and if you get your foot in the door, be confident enough to embrace the environment and in doing so, you can succeed," she says.

Shattering the ‘Glass Ceiling’ of Women in Dealership Parts and Service

By Niambi Nicholes on April 6, 2021

After deciding college wasn’t for her, Colorado's Jodie Cordova began charting a long and successful career in automotive that continues today.

Longtime industry veteran and publisher Lance Buchner dies

Parts & People's publisher Lance Buchner (left) and founding editor Dave Lucia work the mics on a radio show, Mountain Motor News, hosted by Lucia in spring 1987.

Longtime industry veteran and publisher Lance Buchner dies

By Rob Merwin on March 24, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that I bring news of the passing of my mentor and dear friend, Lance Buchner, publisher of the former automotive aftermarket newspaper, Parts & People.

Illinois legislation would bring parity to repair booked times

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 24, 2021

Automakers consider different time guides for the same repair when technicians fix a car under warranty versus the longer time considered when customers pay for the work.

Skyline College named No. 1 trade school for automotive in California

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 24, 2021

Skyline also seeks full-time professor to teach Brakes and Chassis, application now available.

CalChamber releases “2021 job killer list”

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 23, 2021

“Many of these bills — particularly the labor and employment ones — seem to be solutions in search of a problem,” said CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg.

PG&E and BMW power EVs in Northern and Central California with renewable energy to support grid

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 23, 2021

PG&E and the BMW Group believe that vehicles could play a larger role in supporting the grid as new vehicle technologies are developed.

First on-demand auto body collision repair service enters SoCal market

First on-demand auto body collision repair service enters SoCal market

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 23, 2021

Real Auto Body picks up damaged vehicles from a client's home or work and returns them after being repaired; now in Orange County, Los Angeles County and Inland Empire.