Yakima, Wash.--For almost 65 years, the Pitzer family has had a major influence in the machine shop and automotive parts market in central Washington, said Pitzer family members during a recent interview at P&F Automotive Warehouse.

Renton, Wash.--Founded in 1972 by Ernie Heinz, Highland East Auto Parts has been a family operation for 37 years, said Byron Frazier, current owner and Heinz’ stepson.

Redmond, Wash.--At a time when some shop owners are pulling back from expansion plans, David Bourgeois is moving into a 10,000-square-foot addition to Queen City Auto Rebuild.

Journey across America to commemorate one made 100 years ago. Emily Anderson had put 600 miles on the 1909 Maxwell DA, built by her father and his fellow antique auto enthusiasts, at press time. Emily hails from Seattle and her father from Whidbey Island.

Research Triangle Park, N.C. – Fuel pump makers in the USA say unnecessary returns are costing millions in part returns.

Chicago— Mainstream media coverage of GM and Chrysler bankruptcies and subsequent dealership closures paint a picture of doom and gloom, but for industry veterans and others in the know, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

Gilberts, Ill.--Induction heating technology has been around for decades, but it was only in the late 1990s that Tom Gough said he figured out how to use it to improve his efficiency as an autobody technician.

Torrance, Calif.--Back 40 years ago, when Mel Marks founded the company now known as Motorcar Parts of America, he sold parts to the K-marts of the world, said Motorcar's current president and CEO, Selwyn Joffe.