Auto Repair Shop News
New Raybestos Brand Brake Parts Released for Acura and Volvo

Affinia Group has announced that brake pads, calipers and rotors have been added to the Raybestos brakes catalog for 2013 Acura and Volvo models.

Cruz Pedregon to Race Snap-on Dirt Track Car at ‘Prelude’ Charity Race

It is one of the most fun nights on the racing calendar and Cruz Pedregon will be right in the middle of the action. Pedregon will race the Snap-on late model dirt track car in the 2012 “Feed the Children Prelude to the Dream” dirt track race for charity. This year’s race will be held on June 6 at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio and can be seen live on HBO Pay-Per-View. The proceeds from the race will benefit “Feed the Children,” an international, nonprofit relief organization.

Spectra Premium Releases Radiator Installation Video Series

Spectra Premium Industries has announced the release of a new radiator installation video package, covering the entire radiator installation process. There are seven videos in the series.

New A/S UHP Launched by Toyo Tire USA

Toyo said its new Toyo Proxes 4 Plus “delivers ultra-high performance and all-season versatility plus better snow braking and significantly longer tread life.”

SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women Deadline Nearing

The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women was created to engage, inspire and connect women who’ve made extraordinary contributions to the auto industry.

Bartec Announces that During Tire Safety Week ‘Every Day is TPMS Tuesday!’

Bartec, producer of TPMS tools and solutions, announces a TPMS Tuesday webinar every day during Tire Safety Week, June 4-8, open to everyone, including consumers.

New Aftermarket Automotive Belts and Hoses Last Longer

The original equipment belts and hoses on today’s late-model vehicles are mostly made of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), a synthetic rubber that is far more durable, heat-resistant and wear-resistant than Neoprene.

Chief Sponsors SkillsUSA Collision Repair Technology Championship for 26th Year

Chief Automotive Technologies will sponsor the Collision Repair Technology Championship at the SkillsUSA 48th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City June 23-27. This will be the 26th straight year that Chief has sponsored the event, in which state winners compete to be named national champions.

Gates Introduces New Automotive Accessory Belt Drive System Display

The Automotive Aftermarket division of Gates Corp. has introduced a new interactive Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS) display and sales support materials.

MAHLE Clevite Introduces New Cummins Catalog

MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently introduced a new Cummins catalog, with more than 230 new part numbers and expanded market coverage. The instructions and technical information in the catalog are supported in English, Spanish and French.

Paul Noakes Racing Partners with Meritor for 2012 Season

Meritor Inc. is partnering with the Paul Noakes Top Alcohol Funny Car Racing Team as the team’s title sponsor for the 2012 season. Along with new sponsors this season, the Noakes Racing TAFC Mustang will feature an all-new look.

Motorcraft Announces R.O. Writer Software Integrated with eCounter

Motorcraft has announced the addition of R.O. Writer Shop Management Software compatibility to eCounter, its leading aftermarket eCommerce engine. According to Motorcraft, this will make the system more robust than ever for Ford Authorized Distributors (FADs) and independent repair facilities.