CarMD Makes Retail Debut at Pep Boys Locations
Sep 25, 2012
CarMD.com Corporation today announced that the Pep Boys-- Manny, Moe & Jack, will be the first brick-and-mortar retail outlet to sell its CarMD Vehicle Health System. The popular product, which includes an easy-to-use handheld device plus solutions from an unprecedented automotive repair database, empowers consumers of ... Continue reading
Speaker Line-up Set for SAE International Counterfeit Parts Avoidance Symposium
Sep 25, 2012
A comprehensive group of experts will highlight SAE International's "2012 Counterfeit Parts Avoidance Symposium," -- which will be held Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. The industry leaders will participate in a series of panel discussions and presentations that delve into such hot-topic issues as updates to SAE st ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric to Exhibit at CEATEC JAPAN 2012
Sep 24, 2012
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will take part in CEATEC JAPAN 2012 to introduce leading-edge technologies and products under the theme of "Mitsubishi Electric' harnessing a broad range of technologies to help enrich society." The show is from October 2--6 at the Makuhari Messe exhi ... Continue reading
Hankook Tire Unveils 2012 Fall Gauge Index Results
Sep 24, 2012
Americans will be logging plenty of miles this fall, but their eyes may not be focused on the road in front of them. Despite many recent PSA announcements and news articles on the dangers, drivers say texting is their number one distraction while on the road, according to the Hankook Tire 2012 Fall Gauge Index. Generat ... Continue reading
Smarter Way to Buy Tires Rolls into Dallas
Sep 21, 2012
If you need new tires, keep your eye out for a vehicle that only makes right turns. RightTurn.com, an online tire buying site, is launching in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and it plans on giving away many sets of tires in celebration. To do this, it's sending the "Right Turn Only" Van to tour the streets. Catch th ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Awards $2 Million Purse at Inaugural Charity Pro-Am
Sep 21, 2012
Advance Auto Parts , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced today that the Company and its vendor partners, raised $2 million for four charities at its recent inaugural charity Pro-Am tournament. Proceeds from the Pro-Am benefited JDRF, the American ... Continue reading
Track to Track, SYLVANIA SilverStar ULTRA Headlights Brighten the Roads for NASCAR's Hauler Crews
Sep 21, 2012
From early February to late November, NASCAR drivers race to entertain an estimated 75 million fans a year, but off the track, team haulers are the stars of the open road. According to USA Today, every season hauler drivers log about 70,000 miles transporting cars, crews and parts across the country. As the title spons ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2012
Bridgestone Americas' newest teen driver safety initiative is geared to help America's newest drivers become our smartest -- and it's coming to San Francisco Sept. 22-23. The Bridgestone Teens Drive Smart Driving Experience is a free, half-day program designed to equip teens and young adults with the skills to handle t ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2012
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Addressing the Challenge of Counterfeit Parts -- SAE International Unveils New Web Portal
Sep 19, 2012
According to a study by the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security, the number of counterfeit incidents reported by 387 participants climbed from 3,868 in 2005 to 9,356 in 2008, an increase of more than 140 percent. To help combat such counterfeiting, SAE International offers its new "Counterfeit Par ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2012
The first ABB DC fast charger for electric vehicles in the United States is now installed and operational in New Berlin, Wisconsin. ABB employs approximately 500 people in Wisconsin, where production for the chargers began in early September. Called the Terra 51 direct current (DC) fast charger, the unit reduces EV cha ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2012
Over the past year, researchers at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have been working on a new Air Maintenance Technology application that can aid in fuel savings and CO2 reductions while potentially improving performance and eliminating need for external inflation pressure intervention. The commercial application of ... Continue reading
Majority of Consumers Support Domestic Car Battery Recycling According to New Survey
Sep 19, 2012
According to a survey released today by SLAB Watchdog an overwhelming majority of consumers (79.4 percent) believe large retailers like Wal-Mart and Sears should recycle domestically the millions of car batteries they replace each year. In addition when given a choice of locations and regulatory structures under which ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA Open Mopar Operations in Australia, Japan and Russia
Sep 19, 2012
10,000 sq.-meter facility in Australia 11,000 sq.-meter facility in Japan 4,500 sq.-meter facility in Russia Nearly 80,000 parts Operations support Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA brands After opening Mopar facilities in Argentina, Brazil, China and the United Arab Emirates, Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA today announ ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2012
Safety Vision, the industry leader in mobile video and multimedia fleet automation for over 20 years, introduces the RoadRecorderî 7000 Network Video Recorder (NVR). The NVR supports up to 12 IP cameras with high definition recording utilizing H.264 compression, providing nine times greater resolution compared t ... Continue reading
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