Shell Named Recommended Aftermarket Oil Supplier For BMW
HOUSTON, Texas – Shell announced it has been chosen by BMW AG as its only recommended global supplier for aftermarket engine oils for the following BMW brands: BMW, BMW i, BMW M, MINI and BMW Motorrad. From the start of 2015, premium engine oils manufactured by Shell will be available to customers at BMW’s network
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Micro-Convention At AAPEX And SEMA
LAS VEGAS – Last year, the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance announced it was bringing its national convention to Las Vegas to run concurrently with the AAPEX and SEMA shows in 2015. In anticipation of that event, the Alliance last week conducted a trial walkthrough of the program at this year’s AAPEX and SEMA shows. “The
Registration Now Open For 11 University Of The Aftermarket Online Courses For Industry Professionals
MIDLAND, Mich. – The University of the Aftermarket, an operating unit of Northwood University, is now registering aftermarket industry professionals for 11 online courses that will begin Jan. 12 and March 16. The extensive offering of online courses enables industry professionals to earn continuing education units (CEUs) that can be applied toward their AAP (Automotive
New Car Models Added To Exide’s Battery Replacement Tool
GENNEVILLIERS, France – Exide Technologies has introduced what it described as a “sweeping upgrade” to its award-winning BRT-12 battery replacement tool. The device now supports more than 40 additional models, including a number of Start-Stop vehicles. Cars with Start-Stop make up 15 percent of the European car parc, and this will reach 50 percent within
Tenneco Expands And Enhances Monroe ProSolution Brake Pad Offering
MONROE, Mich. – Tenneco has announced a significant expansion and several enhancements to its Monroe ProSolution line of replacement brake pads. The company has introduced 184 additional pad sets and launched its next-generation premium performing ceramic and semi-metallic friction formulations across the full product line. According to Tenneco, Monroe ProSolution brake pads provide premium technology
A.R.E. Sol-A-Ray Accessory P.O.P. Display
A.R.E.’s new countertop display highlights the benefits of the new Sol-A-Ray solar-powered keyless entry system, available for A.R.E.’s LSX and LSII fiberglass tonneau covers. As an interactive display, potential buyers can lift the scaled down tonneau cover, view the sleek battery pack attached to the inside center of the cover and watch the product’s six
Solv-Tec K-Seal: Multi-Purpose, One-Step, Permanent Coolant Leak Repair
Solv-Tec K-Seal is a quick, easy way to make permanent repairs to cooling systems on all types of vehicles. The unique ceramic formula mixes with all types of anti-freeze. Just shake the bottle and add the contents to the engine coolant in any gas or diesel engine. Once the product has entered the cooling system it
Grinding and Cutting Tools Combined in Chicago Pneumatic’s CP7500D
Chicago Pneumatic has engineered an industry-exclusive tool that offersboth 2” grinding and 2” cutting capabilities. The new two-in-oneCP7500D is the perfect tool for grinding in tight spaces, weldsmoothing, repairing bumpers or cutting in hard-to-reach areas. TheCP7500D’s versatility is reinforced by its small size and strength. At5.5” in length, the tool is small enough to get
SP Tools’ Universal Long Reach Spark Plug Boot Puller Grabs the Bottom of the Boot
Features of the #65350 Universal Long Reach Spark Plug Boot Puller from SP Tools include: • Long reach to grab down to the bottom of the spark plug boot; • Tips have a gripping ledge to go under the spark plug boot; • Tips have a vertical ribs to grip the spark plug boot to
Tracer Products Introduces the TP-9360 PRO-Alert Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detector
The Tracer Products TP-9360 PRO-Alert Electronic Refrigerant LeakDetector features an advanced heated diode sensor for accuratedetection of both R-12 and R-134a leaks. FEATURES: • Optimum sensitivity detects leaks down to 0.03 oz/year; • Sensor life up to 200 hours or more; • Automatically self-calibrates to neutralize background contamination; • Sensitive to both R-12 and R-134a
