Bosch Marks 100 Years in U.S.
With its high-voltage magneto ignition system for cars, Bosch entered the U.S. market in 1906 and helped pave the way for reliable motorization, according to David Coolidge, president of Bosch’s North American Aftermarket Division.
Advance Auto Parts Launches New Online Consumer Education Section on Website
Advance Auto Parts is distinguishing its online consumer education initiative under a newly branded consumer education section of its website – "Advance Know-How." The new section educates vehicle owners through hundreds of pages of new print and video on a wide variety of topics, including how to save gas, safe driving habits and step-by-step instructions on how to fix and maintain vehicles.
WIX Filters Names Grand-Prize Winners in First WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Contest
The WIX Filters Lap Leader Award is presented to the driver who leads the most laps during each race in NASCAR’s NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck racing series. The award includes a cash prize presented to the winning driver during a ceremony before the next race and a year-end payout and trophy for the driver who earns the most WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards over the course of the entire season.
ATP Announces New Catalog Downloads
In the latest phase of making catalog data more accessible to its customers and reducing our reliance on paper catalogs, catalog pages in pdf format are now available for download from the ATP website.
Toyo Sponsors Ultimate Fighting Championship
Toyo Tire USA Corp. is sponsoring the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a combat sporting event that involves international competitors from martial arts backgrounds.
Management: Remember to Say ‘Thanks for a Job Well Done’
Money talks. But it’s not the only incentive to work at full capacity and peak efficiency. Employees can also be motivated to perform job responsibilities well with other incentives, particularly those that relate to their personal well-being and sense of self-worth.
SKF Drive-By-Wire Technology Showcased In Novanta Concept Car
The bright orange Novanta concept car has a futuristic yet contemporary look that is more evolutionary than revolutionary. The car is built on a SAAB 95 chassis with a 3.0L V6 engine and automatic transmission. It’s fully driveable (unlike many concept cars) but lacks basic amenities that would be on a real production car such as air conditioning, windshield wipers, external mirrors and cup holders.
Dodge Revives Super Bee Nameplate with Limited-Edition 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8
New "TorRed" paint scheme to appear on limited-production 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, joining Go ManGo! and Top Banana editions.
The 2005 Ford Mustang Kit Brings the Signature Flowmaster Sound to the New Breed of Pony Car
The kit features a pair of specially designed 5-inch by 10-inch mufflers, which provide minimal interior resonance while delivering a deep and aggressive exterior tone. Through extensive testing this kit has shown some horsepower and torque gains.
Universal Underwriters Warns Technicians to Use the Right Tool for the Job
Bad things can and do happen when you don’t use the right tool for the job. Misuse of small hand tools can cause minor injuries or property damage. Using certain types of equipment improperly can have far worse consequences including death, serious injuries and catastrophic property losses.
Brake Parts Inc. Announces Raybestos Brand Brakes “Race to Win” Promotion for Technicians and Counter People
Brake Parts Inc. has announced the Raybestos brand brakes "Race to Win" promotion, offering customers the chance to win thousands of prizes instantly and a grand-prize trip for two to the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Allstate 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Tech Tip: Curing Isuzu Rear Brake Squeal/Shudder Experienced While Backing Up
Customers with a 1995.5-1997 Rodeo (UC) equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes may complain of the rear brakes squealing or shuddering as they back up the vehicle. This condition occurs without applying the brakes and may be caused by misadjustment of the parking brake assembly.