News By Topic: Aftermarket Parts and Accessories

OEConnection Named to NorthCoast 99 for 5th Consecutive Year

Sep 18, 2008

RICHFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- OEConnection LLC, the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange (OPSX) in the automotive industry, announced today that the company was named as a NorthCoast 99 winner for the fifth consecutive year. Sponsored by the Employers Resource Council (ERC), this award honors the 99 best workplaces i ... Continue reading

Hella and Gutmann Start Cooperation With Mega Macs 42

Sep 18, 2008

The corporate cultures fit together well, and Hella and Gutmann are together setting themselves ambitious targets. With the new joint venture Hella Gutmann Solutions, the founding of which was announced on August 17, 2008, the partners are aiming for a decisive role in future on the European market for diagnostic syste ... Continue reading

FIRESTONE FS400 Truck Tires Recalled

Sep 18, 2008

Report Date : September 18, 2008 at 09:15 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 08T024000 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FIRESTONE / FS400 9999 Manufacturer : BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE Mfr's Report Date : SEP 12, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08T024000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:MARKINGS ... Continue reading

Strategy Analytics: Automotive Connectivity Device Rates Soar

Sep 18, 2008

BOSTON--According to Strategy Analytics, 73% of new cars and light vehicles produced will have Bluetooth with USB by 2015. The study, "Vehicle-Device Connectivity: Mainstream Products Have Arrived, Software is Critical Cost Challenge," highlights the rapid growth in availability and adoption of automotive connectivity ... Continue reading

Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service for Four- and Five-Year-Old Vehicles Increases Slightly

Sep 18, 2008

Fostering Personal Connections between Service Advisors and Customers Is Key to Generating Customer Loyalty WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 17 -- Customer satisfaction with dealer service has increased slightly among vehicle owners, compared with 2007, in part due to a continuing increase in the proportion of maintenan ... Continue reading

OSRAM SYLVANIA Gives NASCAR Driver Paul Menard's Hauler a Headlight Upgrade

Sep 17, 2008

LOUDON, N.H., Sept. 17 -- NASCAR driver Paul Menard admires the new headlights in his car hauler with Todd Cable who drives the truck. OSRAM SYLVANIA installed SYLVANIA SilverStar(R) ULTRA bulbs in the truck that are up to 50 percent brighter and increase downroad visibility by up to 40 percent when compared to worn st ... Continue reading

Chrysler Introduces Exclusive Lifetime Extended Service Contracts

Sep 17, 2008

- Three exclusive CPOV upgrade protection options - the first from an OEM - offered only by Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge CPOV dealers - Provides worry-free ownership for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge CPOV owners - These plans cover the complete vehicle or select components - Extends Chrysler's Lifetime Powertrain Warranty to ce ... Continue reading

HELLA REPORTS SALES OF $5.7 BILLION WITH INCREASED PROFITS

Sep 17, 2008

for immediate release Hella REPORTS SALES OF $5.7 BILLION WITH Increased PROFITS Plymouth, Mich. – Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier-one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic components, reported a seven percent increase in sales to $5.7 billion during the company’s 2007-08 fiscal year. Operating profit ... Continue reading

Bosch Expands its Activities in the Automotive Aftermarket Sector Trade Fair Focus on Diagnostics

Sep 17, 2008

Bosch is set to further expand its activities in the Automotive Aftermarket sector, according to a statement issued by Peter Tyroller, Board of Management member within the Bosch Group with responsibility for Automotive Aftermarket, at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt/Main. ... Continue reading

Hella at Automechanika - World Premiere of Mega Macs 42

Sep 17, 2008

Together with its premiere at the Automechanika, the small multibrand tester mega macs 42 marks the start of the new joint venture called Hella Gutmann Solutions. The know-how of Gutmann and Hella is combined in the new mega macs 42 and sets the direction for comprehensive diagnostics. A broad scope of services at low ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Presents Itself as a Competent After-Sales Partner

Sep 16, 2008

At the Automechanika trade fair from 16 to 21 September 2008, Mercedes-Benz will present innovative products, services and processes for the after-sales business. This year, the comprehensive range of services for both the dealer organisation and independent workshops will be presented under the motto "Success through ... Continue reading

Fiat Group Automobiles Parts & Services Star of Automechanika 2008

Sep 16, 2008

Fiat Group Automobiles Parts & Services is taking part in the Automechanika International Show programmed from 16 to 21 September in Frankfurt. Specifically for professional operators, this fair is one of the biggest in the world dedicated to products, equipment and services in the Automotive Aftermarket. ... Continue reading

Aston Martin And Bang & Olufsen Announce A New Bespoke Audio System

Sep 15, 2008

Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen are proud to announce the new BeoSound DBS audio system designed specifically for Aston Martin. The result of a creative partnership between Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen, the BeoSound DBS is one of the finest in-car audio systems on the market. Engineered to exceed all expectations, t ... Continue reading

Two booths for Hella at "Automechanika 2008"

Sep 15, 2008

The lighting and electronics specialist Hella will be presenting innovations that benefit customers at this year's "automechanika" which will be held in Frankfurt from September 16-21, 2008. In addition to the booth in Hall 3.0, D91, Hella will also be represented in Hall 8.0, J58, for the first time this year. ... Continue reading

Clean Energy to Build, Operate CNG Fueling Station for New Solid Waste Fleet in Seattle, Washington

Sep 15, 2008

SEAL BEACH, Calif.--CleanScapes, Inc., a newly-designated City of Seattle, WA solid waste contractor, has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a contract for up to 10 years to build and operate a compressed natural gas (CNG) station and provide fuel for CleanScapes’ 40 new CNG-powered refuse trucks. Clean Energy’ ... Continue reading