Timing belts can age just as quickly as they wear out
(February 25, 2010) --
CLEVELAND, February 25, 2010 – The correct time to change a timing belt in older cars depends not only on the mileage of the car, but also on the age of the belt says ContiTech’s Power Transmission Group.
"Long periods of inactivi ...more
Arvin brake shoe coating wins trucking editors' choice
(February 24, 2010) --
ARLINGTON, VA. -- ArvinMeritor's PlatinumShield Brake Shoes has been recognized by the Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) as the top technical achievement for 2009.
The truck components supplier accepted the award for its rust preventative coatin ...more
DELPHI LAUNCHES 2010 “DESTINATION: VICTORY LANE” TECHNICIAN PROMOTION
(February 23, 2010) --
Troy, Mich. — For the second year in a row, Delphi’s Destination: Victory Lane
promotion is giving professional automotive technicians the chance to win great prizes
throughout the race season including unique grand prizes, weekly prize ...more
Stuart Novak named Automotive Aftermarket Sales Manager
(February 10, 2010) --
Richard Paulin, President of H. Paulin & Co., Limited and the ‘Papco’ brand of Automotive Fasteners has announced that Stuart Novak has been named Automotive Aftermarket Sales Manager. Novak assumed the position in January replacing R ...more
CARDONE Classic Car Wallpapers at cardone.com/calendar
(February 10, 2010) --
To celebrate CARDONE’s 40th anniversary of remanufacturing reliable and affordable auto parts, they promoted a contest where 12 spectacular classic cars were chosen to be featured in their 2010 calendar. The contest has ended and the immensely ...more
Mitchell 1 DIY Signs Internet Affiliate Agreement With JustAnswer®
(February 08, 2010) --
POWAY, Calif. – Feb. 8, 2010 – Mitchell 1 announced today it has signed an Internet affiliate agreement between its Mitchell 1 DIY program (aka eAutoRepair.net) for automotive do-it-yourselfers and JustAnswer®, an online platform wher ...more
CARDONE Industries Celebrates 40 Years of Dynamic Growth
(February 08, 2010) --
PHILADELPHIA, PA - On February 8, 2010, CARDONE Industries announced its 40th anniversary of remanufacturing reliable and affordable automotive parts. Michael Cardone, Sr. and son, Michael Cardone, Jr., launched their business in a small storefront r ...more
Chief University Announces Extensive Collision Repair Training in 2010
(January 29, 2010) --
Madison, Ind. (Jan. 27, 2010) – Chief University, the training arm of Chief Automotive Technologies, announces its 2010 collision analysis and repair training schedule. This year, Chief University will offer more than 165 classes on computerize ...more
Versatile Automotive Diagnostics welcomes Will Prince to the VAD sales team.
(January 28, 2010) --
SURREY, BC, January 14, 2010 – Versatile Automotive Diagnostics is pleased to appoint Will Prince to launch VAD’s Volkswagen/Audi dealership marketing initiatives across the USA and Canada.
Will’s impressive automotive career start ...more
KEITH GORDON TO LEAD DELPHI’S CANADIAN AFTERMARKET DIVISION
(January 27, 2010) --
TROY, Mich. – Delphi announced today Keith Gordon is appointed managing director, Canadian Aftermarket, Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS). Gordon succeeds Malcolm Sissmore who was promoted to the role of vice president, Sales and Se ...more
Beck/Arnley Adds New Videos to Web site
(January 25, 2010) --
SMYRNA, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2010 – Beck/Arnley announced today that it has added three informational videos to its Web site at www.beckarnley.com that tell the complete Beck/Arnley story. Each video focuses on a different aspect of the company, wit ...more
Snap-on Reaches New Milestone on Facebook
(January 25, 2010) --
KENOSHA, Wis. – January 14, 2010 – The on-line place to be is the Snap-on Facebook page where more than 25,000 members of Snap-on Nation have become fans of the company. Snap-on has seen rapid growth of its fan base on Facebook, outpacing ...more
Rotary Lift Plans Major Product Launch at NADA Expo 2010
(January 20, 2010) --
Madison, Ind. (Jan. 19, 2010) – Rotary Lift has a lot to share with dealers at the National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA) Expo in Orlando next month. Rotary will launch a unique new lift and a new accredited AIA online architect training ...more
Mr. Transmission chairman and founder, Bruce Brillinger, dies at age 73
(January 05, 2010) --
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our Chairman and founder, Bruce Brillinger. Bruce, in his 73rd year, had been fighting a valiant battle with cancer but lost that fight early this morning, at home with his wife, Gayle, by ...more
“Highest Achiever” award presented on November 19th 2009
(December 01, 2009) --
Travis Mackay(left), a first year Automotive Technician student at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), accepts Automotive Parts Distributor’s (APD’s) prestigious “Highest Achiever” award on November 19th 2009 ...more
Don’t Let Inspector Clouseau Near Your Vehicle Lifts
(November 30, 2009) --
Madison, Ind. (Nov. 30, 2009) – All lift inspectors are not created equal. Considering that the safety and productivity of your shop’s technicians ride on your lifts, you want only a qualified lift inspector to make sure the equipment is ...more
KYB.com Wins 2 Awards
(November 17, 2009) --
ADDISON, Illinois November 13, 2009 KYB America was recently recognized with two Automotive Communications Awards during last week’s Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas NV. The Automotive Communications Awards are presented annual ...more
Rotary Lift and Revolution Lift Featured on Cool Tools TV Show
(November 16, 2009) --
Madison, Ind. (Nov. 16, 2009) – The Revolution Lift RFP9 four-post lift will be featured in an episode of the DIY network program Cool Tools during prime time on Thanksgiving. The episode, “Garage Workshop,” will air for the first t ...more
Gates Unveils New NaviGates Online Parts Database
(October 26, 2009) --
Gates Corporation has just unveiled NaviGates, a new online parts application database that enables users to easily search Gates complete line of OE quality aftermarket parts by vehicle category, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or part descriptio ...more
WORLDPAC Kicks Off 1st Supplier & Training EXPO this Week
(October 22, 2009) --
Newark, CA, October 21, 2009:
WORLDPAC’s 1st Supplier & Training EXPO debuts this Friday, October 23rd, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL. The three-day event, which began as WORLDPAC’s vision to help their c ...more
Rotary Lift Launches Inspect to Protect™ Lift Inspection Program
(October 20, 2009) --
Madison, Ind. (Oct. 20, 2009) – Leading vehicle lift manufacturer Rotary Lift introduces Inspect to Protect™, the first nationwide heavy-duty lift inspection program in Canada.
“In this tough economy, many fleets are delayi ...more
ACQUISITION OF DELPHI COMPLETED
(October 08, 2009) --
Troy, Mich., — Delphi Holdings LLP announced today it had completed the acquisition of
substantially all of Delphi Corporation's global core businesses as part of the consummation of the
Delphi Corporation Modified Plan of Reorganization.
...more
