KSS Retail to Provide O’Reilly Auto Parts With Price Optimization and Analytics for Improved Customer Value
KSS Retail announced that it has signed an agreement with O’Reilly Auto Parts to provide the auto parts retailer with software applications for price modeling and optimization.
Veyance Adds Self-Tensioning Belt To Goodyear Engineered Products Line
FAIRLAWN, Ohio — Motorists looking to replace their self-tensioning belts now have the option of using one of the most trusted brands in aftermarket parts: Goodyear Engineered Products. Continuing Veyance Technology’s strategy of delivering a range of trusted brand products to the market, the manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products has released a number of application-specific
Federated Auto Parts and Standard Brand to Again Hold ‘Dream Car Sweepstakes’
With the Federated Auto Parts and Standard brand “Dream Car Sweepstakes,” one lucky professional technician or counterperson will get the chance to attend a Mecum High Performance Car Auction with $15,000 in their pocket to spend on the car of their dreams.
Federated Member Berg Auto Supply Opens New Location
Federated member Berg Auto Supply recently held a grand opening ceremony on July 28 for its new location in West Fargo, N.D.
IDEAL Industries Acquires SK Hand Tools
IDEAL Industries Inc. announced Aug. 23 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of SK Hand Tools Corp.
O’Reilly Auto Parts Selects Affinia Group For Drums, Rotors
O’Reilly Automotive Inc. has signed an agreement for a portion of their brake drum and rotor business with Affinia Group.
U.S. Auto Parts Completes Acquisition of the Whitney Automotive Group
U.S. Auto Parts completed its acquisition of the Whitney Automotive Group. The online parts retailer purchased the business for $27.5 million.
ASE Announces New Certification Testing Partner
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has signed an agreement with Prometric to deliver ASE certification tests in its proctored computer-based testing centers.
Heavy Duty America, Truck Pride Partners Announce Merger
Heavy Duty America and Truck Pride Partners have merged their organizations into a new North American marketing and distribution organization.
OEM Releases 2011 Catalogs
OEM released the company’s 2011 Filter Catalog, which offers an extensive line of air, fuel, cabin and oil filters.
Bearing Q&A: The Ins and Outs of Bearings
On a typical passenger vehicle weighing around 3,400 pounds, each pair of front-wheel bearings, as well as the rear-wheel or axle bearings, support around 850 pounds, depending on the weight balance and driveline configuration.
All-Wheel Drive And System Synergies
There are very few all-mechanical controls left on late-model vehicles. Almost all powertrain controls are electromechanical using a computer as the controller.