Ford’s 3D-Printed Auto Parts Save Millions, Boost Quality
Dec 13, 2013
Ford ushers in the next manufacturing revolution by 3D-printing parts to represent production components 3D printing improves quality in Ford vehicles by providing engineers more time and freedom to optimize and test parts Fordâs 500,000th printed auto part is a prototype engine cover for the all-new Ford Mustang ... Continue reading
Dec 13, 2013
Rislone Gasoline Fuel System Treatment won the 2013 Professional Tool & Equipment News Innovation Award in the chemicals category. The award was presented Nov. 5 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. ... Continue reading
World's Largest Tires To Be Produced At New Michelin Facility
Dec 13, 2013
Michelin today held an event to mark the opening of its newest manufacturing facility in South Carolina. Michelin executives and employees were joined by dozens of dignitaries from across the state to celebrate the milestone just 17 months after breaking ground on the Anderson County facility, which will produce large ... Continue reading
2014 International CES Exhibitors Tease Product Announcements in Advance of Show
Dec 11, 2013
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA): WHAT: CES exhibitors have taken to YouTube to tease what they plan to reveal at the 2014 International CES through this yearâs Exhibitor Press Pitch Videos. Check out these 30-second video clips for a sneak peek at the innovative new products and services CES exhibitors will ... Continue reading
Meritor Announces New European Air Disc Brake Contract with Scania
Dec 11, 2013
Meritor, Inc. announced today it has been selected to supply its ELSA225H range of air disc brakes for Scania's trucks and buses with production starting in 2014. "We are investing $58 million in air disc brake capabilities at our technical center of excellence and manufacturing facility in Cwmbran, United Kingdom," sa ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Veteran James S. McElya Joins Superior Industries Board of Directors
Dec 9, 2013
-Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced the appointment of James S. McElya to its board of directors. âJim McElya brings to the Superior Industries board outstanding automotive industry experience at both the operating and management levelsâ McElya, 66, fills a board seat that was temporarily ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2013
Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, released a case study demonstrating the performance of Delo 400 engine oil and Delo Extended Life Coolant in a Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine used by R.E. West Transpo ... Continue reading
Toyo Tire Breaks Ground for Expansion of U.S. Manufacturing Plant and Warehouse
Dec 9, 2013
Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. (TNA) located in White, GA; broke ground today for a 700,000-square foot addition to its current 2,000,000-square foot tire manufacturing plant. The warehouse portion of the facility will also be expanded by 323,000-square feet in order to accommodate the increasing demand fo ... Continue reading
Lacks Chromtec Technology on 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV
Dec 3, 2013
Lacks Wheel Trim Systems LLC, a business unit of Lacks Enterprises, Inc., announced today that all-new Chromtec aluminum wheels and matching chrome roof rack rails are featured on the 2014 Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV truck. These wheels are a highly engineered, lightweight, composite wheel technology that creates an ... Continue reading
AutoPartsWarehouse.com Presents 'Veterans Day Heroes Salute' Donation to Operation Homefront
Dec 3, 2013
AutoPartsWarehouse.com presented a check for $8,000 to Operation Homefront during Thanksgiving week. This was the first in a series of promotions and programs that the online auto parts website is leading to support service members and their families. The donation represented proceeds from the company's Veterans Day He ... Continue reading
Baby It's Cold Outside - Garage Heater Review
Dec 2, 2013
Keeping warm while fixing your car: Mr. Heater HERO and Tank-top space heater test drive. By Thom Cannell Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel At The Auto Channel we get our hands dirty. Not only on press event where mustard spills on our ties, but in the garage fixing greasy engines, replacing suspensions, and keeping our ... Continue reading
50 Years of Mustang Captured on Limited Edition Desktop Sound Clock Thermometer
Dec 2, 2013
During its first 49 years of production, the Ford Mustang has come to evoke a variety of emotions in its customers â freedom, optimism and being true to one self. To commemorate becoming the newest member of an exclusive club â 50 years of continuous production in 2014 â Mark Feldstein & Associates, inc. ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces Industrial Acquisitions
Dec 2, 2013
Genuine Parts Company announced today two acquisitions for its Industrial Group. Effective today, Motion Industries (Canada), Inc. ("Motion Canada"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company's Industrial Group, Motion Industries ("Motion"), has entered into a definitive agreement whereby Motion Canada has agr ... Continue reading
New President Appointed for Autoliv Europe
Nov 27, 2013
Autoliv, Inc. the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has appointed Mr. Jonas Nilsson as new President for Autoliv Europe. He joins Autoliv from International Automotive Components Group where he held the position of SVP Operations, Europe. Jonas Nilsson brings over 15 years of industry experience, primarily ... Continue reading
Ride-On products offer instant flat tire repair and prevention
Nov 27, 2013
2013's big holiday driving season is about to start. The manufacturers of Ride-On tire sealant and LED Smart Caps would like to remind the public that blowouts are even more dangerous when roads are wet from rain, snow, or sleet - just the kind of weather we get this time of year. Drivers need to educate themselves on ... Continue reading
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