Michael Jacabacci Retires After Distinguished 50-Year Career
Jacabacci joined Woodbury Automotive Warehouse in 1973, advancing through a variety of positions including delivery driver, machine shop operator, counterman, warehouse manager, operations manager, sales manager and vice president before assuming the role of president and CEO.
Goodyear Reveals Concept Tires For Autonomous Cars
The Goodyear IntelliGrip concept tire is designed to communicate with autonomous vehicle control systems, sensing road surface and weather conditions for improved driving safety and performance. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. revealed the innovative new concept tire today at the 86th Geneva International Motor Show.
PPG, Bridgestone Receive DOE Funds to Develop Fuel-Efficient Truck, Bus Tires
PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing funding to support a $1.25 million collaborative project with Bridgestone Americas, Inc., (Bridgestone). This project focuses on improving the fuel efficiency of truck and bus radial tires using PPG’s AGILON® performance silica platform. The goal of the project is to
Richard Ross Retires From Bardahl After 32 years
Ross joined Bardahl in 1982 and over the years held various sales management positions and guided the development of their fluid maintenance products for both professional and consumer use.
Goodyear Celebrates 60 Years Of Supplying Tires To NASCAR
This year, Goodyear celebrates its 60th anniversary as a key supplier to NASCAR, making it not only one of the longest-running supplier relationships in racing, but in all of sports history. AKRON, Ohio — Not many companies can claim as long and storied a history in American motorsports as The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. This year,
TPMS Sensors Replacement Timing: When Installing New Tires?
The lithium ion batteries inside TPMS sensors may last anywhere from five to 10 years. Five to six years is a more typical lifespan for older TPMS sensors.
VIP Parts, Tires And Service Donates More Than $36K To Make-A-Wish
VIP Parts, Tires and Service has partnered with Make-A-Wish to raise nearly $202,000 over the past five years. These funds have helped to grant 33 wishes to deserving children with life-threatening medical conditions in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
VIP Parts, Tires & Service To Sell Its Auto Parts Business To O’Reilly
VIP has been in the auto parts business since 1976, when the first VIP store was opened in Lewiston, Maine.
i have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler that has a bad “death wobble” at 50mph,i have changed the track bar and the wheel bearings and tie rods seem tight,i have also changed and balanced the front tires,any ideas?
Assuming stock ride height and tire size, and that everything is tight, the next logical step would be to check alignment, paying particular attention to toe and caster. Many Jeepers agree that these two alignment angles have the largest impact on the death wobble. Once you identify and fix the cause, you may consider upgrading
Morgan Retires as Washbish Takes Helm of the Alliance
For more than 16 years, Richard (Dick) Morgan has served as president and CEO of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Alliance).