Texas Independent Automotive Association > Manage


Current Archive
1 2

U.S. DOT doubles roof strength standards for light vehicles, announces first ever standards for heavier vehicles
Thursday, April 30, 2009 (884 reads)

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced tough, new roof standards that will significantly strengthen vehicle roof structures and improve rollover crash protection.

TIAA Scholarship Fishing Tournament May 30
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 (1200 reads)

The 2009 Texas Independent Automotive Association Scholarship Fishing Tournament is May 30 in Port Aransas. Proceeds from the TIAA event support the scholarships for Texas youth who attend college-level automotive repair programs within the state of Texas.

Texas Automotive Summit May 2 in San Marcos
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 (1327 reads)

The Texas Independent Automotive Association is sponsoring the first-ever Texas Automotive Summit at the San Marcos Convention Center Saturday, May 2, 2009.

Forum attracts women into automotive careers
Monday, April 20, 2009 (1100 reads)

Stephon Kennedy, marketing development sales manager at ACDelco, speaks at the Women in Automotive Luncheon April 20, 2009 Some of the area’s most successful automotive professionals attended the first annual Women in Automotive Luncheon at St. Philip’s College Heritage Room April 20, 2009. It’s no accident that the distinguished panel consisted primarily of women who shared their personal stories, answered questions and provided insight to young aspiring women enrolled in high school and college-level automotive technology classes.

ACDelco stays in GM family
Friday, April 17, 2009 (907 reads)

ACDelco announced today its intention to remain a part of General Motors' family. Together, they will continue to provide value and opportunity to the independent aftermarket.

Unemployed Texans granted additional UI benefits extension
Friday, April 17, 2009 (2273 reads)

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced today that up to 13 additional weeks of federally funded Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits are available to unemployed Texans.

Read More (Rating-4.50)

SA Rodeo official lauds TIAA's support
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (1009 reads)

A high-ranking official of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo recognized the Texas Independent Automotive Association April 16, 2009 for 10 years of continued support to the annual event, the largest of its kind in the world.

TIAA testifies against House Bill 4526
Thursday, April 16, 2009 (926 reads)

The Texas Independent Automotive Association testified against Texas House Bill 4526, which was submitted March 13, 2009 by San Antonio Representative Michael Villarreal from District 21, during a hearing in the Texas House Committee for Business & Industry on April 6, 2009.

Motorists urged to keep vehicle records straight
Friday, April 10, 2009 (1030 reads)

April is National Car Care Month, and if you’re planning on selling a car or truck in Texas, you need to do more than spruce up the vehicle.

U.S. DOT announces record low traffic deaths, improved seat belt use
Thursday, April 09, 2009 (998 reads)

The number of traffic deaths on U.S. roads last year reached a record low, while seat belt use continued to climb, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today.