Jamie McMurray Crew Chief Kevin Manion Wins Third Weekly MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award With Top-Five Finish At New Hampshire
It’s getting crowded near the top of the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” standings, as Jamie McMurray crew chief Kevin Manion won his third weekly MOOG Problem Solver award after McMurray’s No. 1 McDonald’s Chevrolet finished fifth in Sunday’s Sylvania 300 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. With his latest weekly MOOG win, Manion moves into a three-way tie for second place in the battle for the season-ending $100,000 Problem Solver award, just one win behind Ryan Newman (No. 39 Chevrolet) crew chief Matt Borland.
Northwood University To Host Third Annual Auto Show Gala And Live Auction
Northwood University will host its third annual Northwood University Auto Show Gala later this week. The theme for this year’s fundraiser is “You and Me in ’63” and will take place on Friday, Sept. 27 at the Midland Country Club in Midland, Mich. A strolling dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a live auction to follow at 7:30 p.m. The event will celebrate the Auto Show’s 50th anniversary with a showcase of vehicles from 1963 and also will bring back The Simone Vitale Band for dancing following the auction.
Raybestos Brakes Help Kenseth Earn Lucky Seven At The Magic Mile
Matt Kenseth, the top seed in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, finished .533 seconds ahead of teammate and points runner-up, Kyle Busch, at the Sylvania 300 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Both Kenseth and Busch raced under the stopping power of Raybestos brakes.
Federal-Mogul Says New ‘SmartChoice Mobile’ App For Shops Speeds Repair Process
Federal-Mogul has introduced a new, free mobile app designed to help automotive service providers increase operational efficiency, sales and customer satisfaction. The new “SmartChoice Mobile” app enables shop owners, service writers and professional technicians to use their iPhone or Android devices to instantly access the latest parts information for virtually any passenger car or light truck and communicate detailed inspection findings – including photos of worn or broken parts and a repair estimate – directly to the vehicle owner.
Mevotech Named One Of AAIA’s 2013 Head Of The Class Award Winners
Mevotech has received the 2013 AAIA Head of the Class Award in the Mid-Size Manufacturer category. Presented at the AAIA Fall Leadership Days held earlier this month in Dallas by the AAIA Education and Learning committee, Mevotech was one of six companies to be recognized with the prestigious award.
AASA Report Shows Unperformed Car Maintenance Represents 27 Percent Of Total Aftermarket Potential, But Larger Concern Is Vehicle Safety
The “untapped market” of unperformed and underperformed automotive maintenance represents 27 percent of the total aftermarket potential, according to new research from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). However, a bigger concern, the association says, is vehicle safety.
CARDONE Releases New Rack & Pinion Technical Video
This short video explains how a potential oversight during rack & pinion installation could lead to major damage to the replacement part.
Hosting A Fall Car Care Month Event? Get Extra Publicity From The Car Care Council
October is Fall Car Care Month and the Car Care Council urges shops, stores and other industry organizations planning community car care events to register their events on the Car Care Council’s website.
Arkansas Enthusiast’s Pontiac Crowned Champion ‘King Of The Road’
Roger Walker, owner of a beautifully restored 1966 Pontiac GTO, is the inaugural $5,000 grand-prize winner of the Champion “King of the Road” contest, Federal-Mogul’s innovative Web-based program that enables consumers to enter and vote for their favorite rides. Walker, of Jacksonville, Ark., was one of 10 weekly King of the Road winners who faced off in the final round of consumer voting at www.AlwaysaChampion.com. The contest is sponsored by Federal-Mogul’s iconic Champion brand of spark plugs, wipers and chemical additives.
FMI Automotive Adds Import Nameplate Water Pump Coverage
FMI Automotive has expanded its line of premium performance water pumps to include new part numbers for Infiniti, Nissan, Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz cars and light trucks. In addition, the company has recently added new heavy duty water pump coverage that fits Cummins engines.
Owner And General Manager Of Columbus Service Center Chain Win National Award For Charitable Efforts
National automotive aftermarket parts distributor Mighty Auto Parts recently recognized the volunteerism and charitable work of its business partners with the “Mightiest of the Mighty” awards. Boyd’s Tire and Service Centers of Columbus, Ohio, was selected as one of three national winners for contributions to the community by owner Keith Boyd and general manager of its Westerville shop Mike Hoover. Bobby Williams from Eden Prairie, Minn., and David Epperly from Columbus, Ga., were also recognized.
Mitchell 1 Introduces 2014 Emission Control Application Guide
Mitchell 1 announces the release of its 2014 Emission Control Application Guide (ECAT14) for domestic and import cars, light trucks, vans (diesel engines) and Class ‘A’ motor homes with gasoline engines, model years 1966 – 2014. The new guide provides vehicle-specific emission system information for repair shops that perform smog inspections.