Directions: Top 20 Automotive Related News stories for 2012
Underhood Service takes a look at some of the top automotive related articles from 2012. What is your top story from this list? What do you think should have made the list that isn’t reported here? E-mail us at [email protected]
WIX Filters Debuts New Branded Caps at Online Company Store
WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, has debuted seven new styles of caps as part of an expanded collection of branded apparel and merchandise available at an online company store.
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels Launches Company Facebook Page
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels has launched a new Facebook page featuring all the latest company info, including product, racing and event news, as well as photos and videos. The company says it plans to break news about several new products on its Facebook page.
News from the Tool Shows: Mac Tools 2012 Tool Fair
“It’s a new day at Mac Tools,” said Brett Shaw, Mac Tools’ president, enthusiastically, at the 2012 Tool Fair at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN. He proudly announced that, with the DeWalt brand, the company has taken market share from its competitors, citing DeWalt’s technical and engineering resources as being extremely helpful to the
News from the Tool Shows: Matco Tools 2012 Tool Expo
Matco Tools hosted a record number of distributor attendees at its Tool Expo at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas in February. Tim Gilmore, Matco’s new president, a former distributor himself, remembered back to when the tool shows were regional and was proud of how far the company has come since its first national meeting in
News from the Tool Shows: Cornwell Quality Tools 2012 Rally
Cornwell Quality Tools hosted 316 dealers and their guests its 2012 Rally at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, March 12-13. The tool show featured 147 suppliers and spotlighted Cornwell’s toolboxes. At the annual awards dinner, President Bill Nobley kindly recognized the company’s customer service representatives and his staff, including those who coordinated the
Lincoln Renews Successful Money Matters Customer Promotion, Offering Rebates or Free Accessories
Lincoln Electric has extended its successful Money Matters promotion, offering customers their choice of a rebate or free accessories when they purchase one of the company’s six popular welding machines for common welding or cutting applications. Depending on the qualified product selected, customers can choose to receive a cash rebate of up to $200 or free additional product with a value of more than $800.
New Bosch Workshop Oil Filters Create ‘Fresh Opportunities’ for Repair Shops, Company Says
Bosch has announced the launch of a new complete line of Bosch Workshop Oil Filters targeted to the traditional automotive repair market in the U.S. and Canada.
Specialty Products Company Offers 2012 Total Wheel Alignment Sourcebook
Specialty Products Company introduces their new Total Wheel Alignment Sourcebook for 2012. This full-line Sourcebook now combines all of Specialty Products’ lines.
Snap-on Franchisee Conference Largest Event in Company History
More than 6,000 attendees gathered for the annual Snap-on Franchisee Conference (SFC) at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The three-day business conference provided franchisees the opportunity to learn about the latest in vehicle service product innovation and technology; as well as techniques for continuing to improve the profitability of their Snap-on Tools franchises