Spectra Premium Now Offers Mobile-Friendly E-Cat
Smartphone users can access automotive and heavy-duty applications information, Spectra Premium part number search capabilities and OE and competitive interchanges.
MAHLE Powertrain To Be Part Of MAHLE’s Expansion In Farmington Hills, Mich.
MAHLE Powertrain LLC will soon relocate its North American Powertrain and Test Systems offices to Farmington Hills, Mich., as part of a $15 million expansion project by its parent company, MAHLE Industries Inc.
DENSO Develops Vehicle-to-Home Power Supply System For Electric Vehicles
DENSO’s new system can quickly supply the electricity that is stored in the HEMS storage battery to the EV when charging at home, which doesn’t require a dedicated charging device. Within just 15 minutes of charge using the DENSO system, the EV can travel up to about 20 km (12.43 miles), the company says.
WIX Filters Launches New Website
Wixfilters.com features advanced searching capabilities, easy navigation and updated ‘We Love Engines’ creative campaign design.
AASA Releases Findings From Its AASA Q2 Barometer
AASA’s most recent quarterly survey shows a continuing positive expansion, however the association said this growth is “positive but below potential.”
Bosch’s ‘Driving Innovation’ Road Tour Named Best Exhibit At O’Reilly Auto Parts Hot Rod Super Nationals
The award was given to the exhibitor whose display showed the most cleanliness, had the greatest consumer appeal and whose staff and display provided the best crowd interaction.
Automotive Parts Associates President And CEO Dan Freeman Announces Retirement
While no date has been set for the appointment of a successor, the Board of Directors has established a search committee. The selection process will begin immediately and Freeman will continue to serve as APA’s leader until the transition is complete, APA said.
Johnson Controls Brings AGM Battery Technology To North America
According to Mike Carr, vice president and general manager North America for Johnson Controls Power Solutions, the company estimates that up to 40 percent of new cars being built the United States by 2016 could be Start-Stop vehicles requiring AGM batteries. As a result, the company is installing approximately 6 million in AGM annual capacity for the U.S. market.
Strauss Discount Auto Files Bankruptcy
Strauss Discount Auto declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 4. All locations of the business have been closed and, according to a Strauss executive, there are parties interested in acquiring portions of the business. This isn’t the first time the company has filed Chapter 11. In 2007, Japanese big box retailer Autobacs Seven acquired Strauss
DENSO’s Chinese Motorcycle Component Production Company Enters Into Joint Venture
The new joint venture company, formed in June, is called GONGCHENG DENSO (CHONGQING) Co. Ltd. (GCDN). Production has already begun at two plants.