DENSO’s New Inline E-Compressor Is Keeping Things Cool
Component is making its world debut on Ford Motor Co.’s electrified vehicles.
TRW Automotive To Manufacture Electric Steering In Brazil For The South American Market
LIMEIRA, Brazil —TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced the start of production of Electric Power Steering (EPS) from its facilities in Limeira, Brazil, in support of the company’s expanding South American customer base. TRW has invested in high-tech production equipment and manufacturing floor space in support of domestic customers, according to the company. "Electric Steering is
Federal-Mogul FMe-cat.com Parts Catalog
Average number of daily visitors now at more than 11,000, according to the company.
Miles Driven Continues To Trend Downward
Northcoast Research, a Cleveland-based firm that tracks miles driven and presents data about six weeks ahead of the government, isn’t convinced that miles driven will reverse the decline it’s been experiencing.
Pushing Engines Farther
Downsizing vehicles, reducing vehicle size and weight and using smaller and more fuel-efficient powertrains are some of the ways automakers will reach government fuel standards.
The Super Stores: O’Reilly Holds Onto Second Place In Store Counts
Every year, Counterman magazine provides an overview of the super stores serving the automotive aftermarket. To be part of the list, a chain must have 50 or more stores.
Automotive Distribution Network Names Tom Frey Vice President Of Information And Technology
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Tom Frey has been promoted to vice president of Information and Technology for the Automotive Distribution Network, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network. “Tom’s work over the years as the Network’s director of product and later, as our IT director, has enabled our members to more effectively manage their inventory
Dana Speeds Service To European Aftermarket Customers With New DC In Hungary
Parts will primarily arrive from six Dana production facilities in Belgium, Hungary, Italy and Spain, and will then be shipped to service and distribution centers throughout Europe.
Federal-Mogul President And CEO Jose Maria Alapont Honored As Northwood University 2012 Outstanding Business Leader
Northwood University’s 2012 Outstanding Business Leader Award recognizes a select group of men and women for their business achievements. Alapont was one of nine to receive the award at Northwood’s Outstanding Business Leader Awards Gala on Jan. 21.
2011’s Top Stories In Review
At the beginning of each year, we review the top stories of the previous year in automotive aftermarket parts distribution. We gauge this by reviewing the most-read stories from our sister e-newsletter, aftermarketNews.com. One of the most-read stories of the year came in July when Advance Auto Parts would introduce home delivery in two markets