There’s a new cat on the scene
MEMA takes major stake in OptiCat LLC
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Thirteen Ride Control Tips
Most people (70 percent) think the primary function of shocks and struts is to provide a comfortable ride, so replacement is seen as a low priority.
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How Can You Tell if a Head Gasket is Leaking or Has Failed?
The first symptoms of a head gasket that is failing are usually a slow loss of coolant with no visible leaks, engine overheating and/or a Check Engine light with cylinder misfire codes.
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Analyzing Dealer Inventories
If a jobber delivers a multitude of single-item orders, perhaps it’s time for him to analyze his dealer and fleet inventory accounts.
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Is This As Good As the Automotive Aftermarket Gets?
A great deal of technology has found its way into the everyday operations of most businesses within the automotive aftermarket. But has that meant innovation?
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Lifelong Race Fan is Gatorback Club’s Newest NASCAR Winner
Veyance Technologies Inc., manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products, helps keep NASCAR teams competitive on the track and everyday motorists performing on the street with its Gatorback branded products.
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ContiTech Opens State-of-the-Art Plant in China
Germany-based ContiTech AG inaugurated its recently completed, state-of-the-art development, production, sales and administrative facility in Changshu, China. The site is about 100 kilometers northwest of Shanghai.
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DENSO to Construct a New Plant for Production Base in Brazil
Plant will increase capacity to produce car air conditioning systems and other products.
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Which Type of Fluid Should You Use In Your Power Steering System?
When flushing a power steering system or replacing a power steering pump you should be thinking, "What type of fluid should I use in my power steering system?"
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CARDONE Recommends Fluid List for Power Steering
OEs recommend many different types of fluids for use in power steering systems.
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Prostock Automotive Warehouse Announces Vendor of the Year
Prostock Automotive Warehouse, Saddle Brook, N.J., announced Goodyear Engineer Products (Veyance Technologies Inc.) as Vendor of the year during their year-end meeting.
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TRICO Products Named 2009 Monro Muffler Vendor of the Year
TRICO has been working with Monro since 2004 and achieved this recognition through outstanding fill rate performance, quickest response to new store conversions and overall strength of the business partnership.
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Babcox Media Acquires Motorcycle Product News
The addition of MPN to Babcox's extensive portfolio of print publications and related digital properties will extend the company's reach into the motorcycle and powersports markets.
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Create the Perfect Automotive Aftermarket Parts Electronic Catalog
Let's suppose you have a chance to completely remake electronic catalogs; to go back in time.
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Brake Job Myth Busting
Six myths could be holding your customers back from performing the best brake job.
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Raybestos Brand Loyalty Program Restructured For 2010
The
Raybestos brand loyalty program has been restructured for 2010 and is
now offered for free to all qualifying repair facilities and
technicians. The Raybestos Rewards Program takes the place of the
Raybestos Safety Center Program and is intend
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Manufacturers Testify Regarding Lack of Credit
Wes Smith,
president of E&E Manufacturing, testified Feb. 26 on behalf of the
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) before the House
Committees on Financial Services and Small Business focusing on the
continued inability of p
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Parts Plus of New Mexico Buys B & B Brake and Suspension
GERMANTOWN,
Tenn. — Parts Plus of New Mexico, a Parts Plus member of the Automotive
Distribution Network, has purchased the assets of B & B Brake and
Suspension in the Albuquerque, N.M., market, according to Mike Lambert,
president of th
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Engine Parts Group Honors Suppliers
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Engine
Parts Group Inc. (EPGI) recently honored five of its top suppliers at
its winter shareholders meeting. Companies recognized as “Featured
Suppliers" were Durabond Bearing Co., Hastings Piston Rings, JE
P
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Tenneco Offers Cash to Parts Pros for Walker Mufflers
Tenneco Inc.
is offering a special $10 cash reward to parts professionals for every
Walker Quiet-Flow SS stainless steel muffler or welded assembly they
sell during April and May. There is no limit to the number of $10
rewards parts professionals
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ACDelco Offers Wiper Blade, Brake Promotions
ACDelco is welcoming
the spring driving season with products and promotions that reward
ACDelco-affiliated service centers for providing their customers with
two very important tools for rainy spring weather: wiper blades and
brake products.
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Bosch ‘Light ‘Em Up!’ Rebate
The 2010 Bosch "Light 'Em Up!" spark
plug rebate program offers motorists in the United States a $2 per plug
rebate on Bosch Platinum Ir Fusion plugs, a $1 per plug rebate on Bosch
Platinum+4, Platinum+2 and Platinum Plus plugs, plus a 50
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Dayco Pick-a-W Contest
Dayco has launched its second annual Dayco
Pick-a-W March college basketball contest, promoting the Dayco Poly Rib
“W” belt.
Go to http://con
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Truck Pride Partners Names Board of Managers
BRANFORD, Conn. –
Following the split of Truck Pride and Auto Pride and the subsequent
dissolution of Independent Warehouse Distributors (IWD) at the end of
2009, the newly formed Truck Pride Partners LLC has announced its new
board of manag
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SKF Receives NAPA Canada’s 95 Percent Club Award
SKF recently received NAPA Canada’s 95 Percent Club award at the NAPA Canada Sales and Leadership Summit held in Montreal. SKF was presented the award in recognition of its outstanding level of performance and service as a 2009 supplier o
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Auto Pride Reports Record Attendance at Florida Meeting
The Auto Pride Network reported record attendance for its first membership meeting following the merger with Automotive Distribution Network (ADN).
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Federated Adds to E-Commerce Arsenal
STAUNTON, Va. — Federated
Auto Parts and WHI Solutions have announced a new partnership through
which they will be working together to facilitate electronic commerce between Federated WD/jobbers and their technician customers. Federated will a
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Wix Filters Sets Product Development Record
WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, developed 414 new part numbers in 2009, shattering its previous high mark of nearly 100 new filters developed in 2008.
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Exide Named Preferred Vendor for Truck Pride Partners Battery Line
Exide Technologies has announced a new supply agreement with Truck Pride Partners LLC.
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NetCom Unveils NetCom Chronos, a Free E-Catalog
NetCom, a Canada-based electronic catalog provider, has unveiled NetCom Chronos, a new Web-based application entirely focused on searching automotive products.
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Professional’s Choice Announces Scratch & Win Grand Prize Winner
LENEXA,
Kan. — ASE-certified technician Jim Whippie’s initial response when he
was told he had won $10,000 in the Professionals’ Choice Auto Parts
Scratch & Win Promotion was, “Yeah, right!” He said he just
co
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Federated ‘Dream Car’ Winner Chooses Mercedes
STAUNTON, Va. —
Michael Berger, owner of Newport Auto Center in Wilmington, Del., found
the car of his dreams at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction in Kissimmee, Fla.
Berger
was the grand prize winner of the Federated Auto Parts-Stand
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Shop Owner Wins Truck in Federal-Mogul Promotion
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Daniel Lee of Guaranteed
Brakes in Omaha, Neb., won a new Ford F150 and training for purchasing
Federal-Mogul products at his local O'Reilly Auto Parts store as part
of the “First Call All-Stars” promoti
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Federal-Mogul Launches Year-Long Multi-Brand Campaign
Federal-Mogul Corp. is launching an extensive, fully-integrated campaign designed to reinforce the company's message that longer-lasting, better-performing premium replacement products are today’s best option for professionals and do-it-yourselfers p...
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University of the Aftermarket To Present Executive Education Awards
MIDLAND, Mich. — The University of the Aftermarket (U of A) is
launching a new industry awards program to recognize aftermarket
distribution and manufacturing organizations that demonstrate a
commitment to employee development through access
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Federated Teams Up With Ken Shrader
Federated Auto Parts will once again sponsor NASCAR driver Ken Schrader and Ken Schrader Racing for the 2010 race season.
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Unlock the Mysteries of Mode $06
The mode contains a wealth of diagnostic information.
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Automotive Chassis Control Engineering & Application
It is a common mistake to look at a vehicle’s chassis and suspension system as just components that are either good, bad or broken.
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