Dorman Products Releases August New Product Announcement With More Than 600 New Parts
Additional product introductions found in Dorman’s new announcement include: turbocharger speed sensors, cup holders, keyless entry remotes, air bag impact sensors, control arm bumpers, air intake heater relays, differential dynamic dampeners and more.
Today’s Fuel System Is Responsible For Evaporative Emissions Control Functions
Most of today’s fuel systems are returnless, with internal fuel pressure regulators, adding another element to the in-tank module. The module is now responsible for pumping, filtering and regulating the flow of fuel, as well as passing vapor along to the EVAP system.
BWD Automotive Launches Annual Subscription Package For PTS On-Demand Training Program
NEW YORK — Standard Motor Products Inc. introduces an annual subscription package for its popular BWD PTS On-Demand Training. This new program demonstrates BWD’s continued commitment to providing the best in training to professional automotive technicians, the company says. PTS On-Demand Training is in its fifth year online and has 12,000 technicians participating in the
Hayden Automotive Adds New Digital Fan Controller To Cooling Products Line
Features include hermetically sealed electronics and EMI suppression to ensure long life and trouble-free operation, the company says.
Standard Motor Products Releases More Than 500 New Parts for Intermotor Import Line
All new applications are listed in the eCatalogs found at www.IntermotorImport.com and in electronic catalog providers.
Executive Interview With Michael Palm, Vice President, Marketing And Brand Management, CRP Automotive
In this Executive Interview from Counterman’s sister publication, aftermarketNews, we hear from Michael Palm, VP of marketing and brand management for CRP Automotive, parent company to the brands Rein Automotive, ContiTech Automotive Belts, Pentosin Technical Fluids and AJUSA Engine Parts. In this interview, Palm shares with aftermarketNews an update on the Rein Automotive brand strategy in the NAFTA region, as well as his thoughts on the import market today and going forward.
Executive Interview: Fran Labun, Vice President, Sales Group, DENSO Products & Services Americas Inc.
Fran Labun is vice president of the sales group for DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc., the Long Beach-based affiliate of Japan-based DENSO Corp. He oversees automotive aftermarket and OES sales for the Americas; U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin and South Americas. Labun also oversees the product development and sales for heavy-duty OES and aftermarket channels
Stop By The Taiwan Pavilion At AAPEX 2013
The 47 participating companies will showcase their best and most innovative products at lower (lobby) level 8105, 7905, 8110, 7910 and 7920 in the Sands Expo Center. LAS VEGAS — The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the non-profit trade and investment promotion organization in Taiwan, is leading a business delegation of 47 Taiwanese enterprises to
ASE P2 TEST PRIMER: Electrical/Electronic Systems
All passenger car and light truck electrical systems operate on 12 volts Direct Current (DC) with the body or chassis providing the negative electrical ground. Major components include the battery and alternator (see the section on charging system), power distribution center (a box that is usually located in the engine compartment and holds high
ASE P2 TEST PRIMER: Battery, Charging and Starting Systems
The battery stores energy to provide starting and reserve power for the electrical system. Lead-acid batteries must be maintained at or near full charge for maximum life (average life is 4 to 5 years). The major components include the battery (12-volt, lead-acid, wet-cell, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) or gel cell), battery cables (positive