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NHTSA had planned to mandate V2V sys- Automotive Parts Services Group is stronger together, sharing resources in areas that benefit all in the supply chain, such as IT Aftermarket that is going to turn into regulation or sit with tems based on dedicated short-range commu- and data management, electronic catalog and Co-Man warehouse. These combined efforts help The Group excel at providing all Auto Parts no action,” says Bob Redding, Washington nication (DSRC) technology, which would have customers with high-quality service and name brand quality parts Alliance from leading manufacturers. representative for the Automotive Service standardized communication protocols across While Federated and Pronto members continue to focus on building their local businesses, The Group's national footprint has AIM Association (ASA). manufacturers. enabled these members to serve national accounts that were Automotive previously out of reach. Global collaboration is being developed Group The DOT did issue a statement on the V2V There are a number of state and municipal and enhanced through Federated and Pronto agreements mandate, indicating that the proposed rule and safety efforts that hinge upon better vehicle with 1Parts. The Group is working on innovative technology solutions to Automotive related comments were still being reviewed. communication, for example. “The vehicle-to- enhance efficiency and accuracy as well as telematics systems Distribution that allow for seamless communication from consumers to repair Network According to a DOT statement: “The vehicle communication standard is the foun- outlets to parts providers. Integrated technology is the key to the future and The Group is leading the way, delivering so much Department of Transportation and NHTSA dation for the vehicle-to-infrastructure and more than parts to its customers. Automotive That’s the power of collaboration. Parts have not made any final decision on the pro- vehicle-to-pedestrian safety. V2V will make our Associates posed rulemaking concerning a V2V mandate. streets safer for pedestrians at a time when Any reports to the contrary are mistaken. In all the number of people being injured and killed Engine Pro/ Engine Parts events, DOT hopes to use the dedicated spec- in vehicle-pedestrian crashes is increasing,” Group trum for transportation lifesaving technologies. said David St. Amant, interim president and Safety is the department’s number one priority.” CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of Federated Auto Parts However, most sources believe that the America (ITS). administration’s general opposition to regula- General Motors already announced DSRC- tion make it unlikely that any new mandates will based systems in its new Cadillac CTS sedan, NAPA be forthcoming. 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Group Report eBay unveils Virtual Tech training ASE GUIDES QUESTION AAM Group OF THE MONTH FOR JOB TIPS, PARTS GUIDANCE Advance Auto Parts A customer has called you and given you a part number from JAMES E. GUYETTE | a fi lter that he has on the shelf. What section of the catalog By News Correspondent