Keeping The Ride Under Control
Fifty years ago (1958 model year), GM introduced air suspension as an option for all of its passenger cars.
Ceramic Friction Is Stable, Predictable
Friction materials that contain ceramic (silica-based) fibers or particles are usually referred to as “ceramic” linings.
ShowMeTheParts Has New ‘Where-to-Buy’ Feature
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — ShowMeTheParts has implemented a new “Where-to-Buy” feature to help drive business to local parts stores. Via the “Where-to-Buy” feature, users can find resellers of specific products within 50 miles of their location. The site offers access to 102 brands covering 1,507 product types. ShowMeTheParts said February visitors to the site exceeded
Illumaware Becomes OptiCat TeamDIO Member
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Following the news that the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association has acquired a stake in OptiCat, the company announced that Illumaware has become an OptiCat TeamDIO member. As a TeamDIO member, Illumaware, a technology company that provides various data management services and applications for automotive suppliers, will be providing ACES, Legacy
Dick Battista Garners Auto Pride Leadership Award
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — The Auto Pride Network recently honored founding member and Chairman Dick Battista with the Outstanding Leadership Award at the group’s membership meeting held in March in Orlando, Fla. Auto Pride Network Board member Rick Thul spoke about Battista’s contributions to the automotive industry. Thul said, “Not only was Dick the chairman for
AP Auto Markets New StormShield Premium Wiper Blade Program
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Independent parts supplier Atlantic Pacific Automotive LLC (AP Auto) has introduced its new StormShield premium wiper blade program. “Wiper blades are an important product line for our traditional jobber customers," said Don Youngblood, president, AP Auto, a subsidiary of DYK Automotive Inc. "StormShield is designed and manufactured so jobbers can offer their
Bill’s Battery Co. Joins Pronto
GRAPEVINE, Texas — National Pronto Association has announced the addition of Bill’s Battery Co. Inc. to the Pronto group, effective March 1. Bill’s Battery Co. operates out of Cincinnati, Ohio, and has many independent jobbers that service the greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southwest Indiana market areas. The company is led by President Dennis Hartoin;
Washington State Automotive Wholesalers Marks 50th
MILL CREEK, Wash. — The Washington State Automotive Wholesalers Association is celebrating a 50-year milestone. The state association was incorporated April 4, 1960, by a few dedicated automotive wholesalers who gave many hours of time and effort, not to mention paying their own expenses, to form this new organization. The name was changed to Washington
Goodyear’s Veyance is Vendor of the Year
Prostock Automotive Warehouse in Saddle Brook, N.J., recently named Goodyear Engineered Products (Veyance Technologies Inc.) Vendor of the Year during its year-end meeting.
Mighty Launches Repeat-Business Promotion
ATLANTA — Mighty Auto Parts has launched its new “Spring Break” promotion for service and repair shops. Through the program, repair shop customers are eligible for an incentive worth up to $70 toward their next service within 120 days.
Raybestos Rebate Rewards Consumers, Technicians
MCHENRY, Ill. — Designed to capture the excitement surrounding the IZOD IndyCar Series, Raybestos has launched the “Speed Into Savings” spring rebate promotion. Technicians and consumers have the opportunity to earn a generous cash rebate when choosing Raybestos products from April 1 through May 31. For more information, go to www.raybestos.com and www.raybestoschassis.com.
Trico Offers ‘It’s Raining Rebates’ Spring Promotion
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Trico Products has announced a special deal on premium wiper blades this Spring, in a new promotion running through May 15. Customers can receive their rebate coupons where they purchase the Trico blades or register online at www.tricorebates.com.