Wells Manufacturing Introduces Wells Vehicle Electronics Brand
Wells Manufacturing has introduced a new brand and corporate identification – Wells Vehicle Electronics – to represent the company’s comprehensive offering of advanced ignition, emissions, fuel system, engine management and other components for the automotive replacement parts and service industry.
DENSO Announces ‘Dare to Dream’ Sweepstakes
DENSO Sales California has launched its “DENSO Dare to Dream” $25,000 sweepstakes. The contest, which began June 1, runs until Sept. 30.
AWDA Becomes OptiCat Advisory Committee Member
In this capacity, AWDA will represent its members and give OptiCat an important perspective from the non-manufacturer industry segment.
Handful of Seats Remain for Leadership 2.0
The 2010-11 class of the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 experience is nearing a sellout. Industry professionals interested in participating in the aftermarket’s cornerstone executive development program are urged to contact the University as soon as possible to reserve their seats.
DENSO Releases New Spark Plug, Ignition Wire and Direct Ignition Coil Catalog
e. The catalog covers domestic and import automotive, light truck and van applications with 1,265 new and 41,146 total spark plug applications and 759 new ignition wire applications offering full-line coverage through vehicle model year 2010. New for 2010 are 22 direct ignition coil part numbers for Toyota and Honda applications.
ACDelco Features DuraStop, ACDelco OE Brake Products in Promo
ACDelco is launching a brake promotion from July 1 to Aug. 31 where independent service centers that purchase and install qualifying ACDelco DuraStop and ACDelco OE Service friction pads, shoes and loaded calipers will earn ACDelco Parts Points rewards.
Arizona Legislature Passes Battery Core Deposit Bill
Under the new law, HB 2130, which takes effect July 29, Arizona parts stores may assess battery core deposits up to $15 per battery, compared to the previous $5 limitation.
SAE International Launches New Website
SAE International launched a new website designed to be more user-friendly and offer better navigation through its industry-specific channels
BorgWarner Honors 53 Employees for Innovation
The awards recognize exceptional contributions in product development, customer excellence, operational excellence and collaboration.
Bosch Names Senior Account Manager — Wheel Service Sales
BROADVIEW, Ill. — Bosch has named Bob Erickson as senior account manager for Wheel Service sales. A 35-year veteran sales and marketing executive, Erickson will be responsible for new and existing National Account Wheel Service sales for Bosch. “Bob Erickson brings to the Diagnostics Business Unit of Bosch a wealth of valuable experience managing client
WIX Filters, O’Reilly Announce Bristol Weekend Sweepstakes
GASTONIA, N.C. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — WIX Filters has partnered with O’Reilly Auto Parts to present the WIX Filters ‘Racing with Ryan’ Bristol Weekend Sweepstakes through which 39 race fans will win exciting prize packages, including a weekend trip to the Aug. 21 Sharpie 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.
Exide Announces New Licensing Agreement with Honeywell
The new agreement with Honeywell provides the Exide Transportation Americas operating division the right to use the Autolite trademark on batteries for automotive, lawn and garden, marine and power-sports applications for sales in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.