Pep Boys Advises Drivers to Inspect Vehicles Ahead of Changing Weather
Oct 9, 2012
Pep Boys Advises Drivers To Inspect Their Vehicles Ahead of Changing Weather Fall Car Care is an Important Way to Stay Safe Philadelphia (October 09, 2012) - Now that fall is finally upon us, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, reminds all motorists o ... Continue reading
AIAG Forges Alliance with Mexican Automotive Association to Offer Joint Membership Benefits
Oct 9, 2012
AIAG has joined forces with Industria Nacional de Autopartes (INA), the representative association for automotive suppliers in Mexico, to support and drive transformational initiatives in the lower-tier automotive supply base in the United States and Mexico through a special membership program, the not-for-profit, memb ... Continue reading
Ford's Most Powerful Mustang to Ride on Goodyear Eagles
Oct 9, 2012
Ford Motor Company made a long list of improvements to its newest rendition of the iconic Shelby GT500 -- including an updated powertrain, brakes, gearing and suspension. But at least one thing hasn't changed; it still rolls on Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 tires. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2012
The past year has seen a major uptick in deployments of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). This acceleration is a direct result of developments in the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs): More than 135,000 PEVs will be sold globally in 2012, and growth is expected to continue at a steady pace. According ... Continue reading
BAE Systems Building Recovery Vehicles for Iraq
Oct 9, 2012
BAE Systems received a $31.8 million foreign military sale contract to produce eight M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation Systems (HERCULES) for the Iraqi Army. HERCULES is the recovery system of choice for today's 70-ton combat vehicles, cutting in half the number of recovery vehicles and pers ... Continue reading
Navistar Appoints Vincent J. Intrieri And Mark H. Rachesky To Board Of Directors
Oct 8, 2012
Navistar International Corporation today announced that Vincent J. Intrieri and Mark H. Rachesky have been appointed to the company's Board of Directors. The company also agreed to add a third director to the Navistar Board, who will be designated and mutually agreed upon by Icahn Partners and its affiliated entities ( ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2012
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) today announced it approved a series of guidelines for Qi (pronounced "chee") wireless chargers intended for automotive aftermarket use. Products meeting the guidelines will be able to include the description, "Meets Qi Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines" along with the Qi logo. Power ... Continue reading
Love's Opens First 'Fast Fill' CNG Facility for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Oct 8, 2012
Love's Travel Stops announced today the opening of its first compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel facility designed for rapid fueling of heavy-duty trucks. Additionally, the company announced they are testing their first 11.9-liter CNG engine with plans to purchase more for their 300-truck, fuel delivery fleet. ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Recommends Preparing for Winter Driving Before the First Storm
Oct 8, 2012
Conditions like snow-covered roads and black ice often make winter driving unpredictable. To help prepare and keep motorists safe on winter roads, Cooper Tire & Rubber Companyencourages drivers to not only install winter tires before the first storm hits, but also use the changing seasons as a reminder to engage in rou ... Continue reading
Castrol EDGE Uses New Digital Campaign To Declare Superiority
Oct 5, 2012
The makers of Castrol EDGE, the official motor oil sponsor of the NFL, have launched a new marketing campaign to celebrate and promote recent test findings that may change the way consumers view synthetic motor oils; the campaign is aptly named "We Won." With the enthusiasm of a football team that has just won the Supe ... Continue reading
'Maintenance Free' Batteries Still Require Upkeep, Advises CTEK
Oct 5, 2012
CTEK, a global vehicle battery care brand, is reminding consumers that so called maintenance free batteries do still require charging in order to keep them in optimum condition. Motorists that aren't battery care savvy may think the maintenance free label gives them the freedom to forget about the power source or some ... Continue reading
Oct 5, 2012
BorgWarner will expand its variable cam timing (VCT) technology with a new family of cam phasers for I4 engines. The modular design supports a variety of cam phasing technologies, including cam torque actuated (CTA) and torsional assist (TA) phasers with optional mid position lock technology. Each phaser also features ... Continue reading
Snap-on Wins Two Professional Tool & Equipment News 2012 Innovation Awards
Oct 4, 2012
Snap-on comes out a winner again this year receiving two Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2012 Innovation Awards. Snap-on was voted "best" in the specialty tools category for the Low Profile Pitman Arm Puller and in the electrical systems category for its Data Circuit Fault Finder. "Snap-on is pleased to have ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2012
This week, the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) recognized Johnson Controls as a 2012 "Corporation of the Year" for its achievements in developing and working with diverse supplier companies. Johnson Controls, a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, was honored for ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2012
Whatsnexx, a leader in cross-channel marketing solutions, today announced that NAPA Auto Parts, the country's leading auto parts distributor, has selected the firm to boost its new NAPA Know How campaign. ... Continue reading
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