Obama Administration Finalizes 54.5 MPG Fuel Efficiency Standards
In total, the Administration’s national program to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will save consumers more than $1.7 trillion at the gas pump and reduce U.S. oil consumption by 12 billion barrels.
Fifty-Six New MOOG Steering and Suspension Parts Expand Brand’s Coverage to Millions of Additional Vehicles
The MOOG steering and suspension line from Federal-Mogul now includes 56 new parts that expand the brand’s coverage to millions of additional foreign nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles. According to Federal-Mogul, the Moog brand – as the automotive service industry’s “Problem Solver,” – delivers innovative product designs that provide enhanced performance and durability and help make installation easier.
WD40 Is Looking For Techs To Serve on its Advisory Board
WD-40 Company is asking automotive experts to join its new informal advisory board, the WD-40 VOICE™, to let your voice be heard and help shape the future of its products.
MOOG Steering and Suspension Coverage Grows Again
New replacement components for popular late-model applications from Ford, General Motors, Mitsubishi and other global vehicle manufacturers highlight the latest expansion of Federal-Mogul’s MOOG steering and suspension line. The MOOG brand is the automotive service industry’s “Problem Solver,” with innovative designs that provide superior performance and durability and help ensure easier installation, according to Federal-Mogul.
Rockford Driveline Reduces Repair Costs by Allowing Replacement of CV Joints, Instead of Expensive OEM High Speed CV Drive Shafts
Those wanting to replace the CV joint on an OEM high speed driveshaft are often forced to purchase a complete driveshaft assembly, as high speed driveshaft service components aren’t available from the OEM, thereby adding significant expense to the repair. Rockford Driveline offers a money-saving solution with their High Speed CV Joint product line.
MAP Expands Brake Safety Awareness Event from a Week to a Month
For the sixth consecutive year, the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) will sponsor a period of Brake Safety Awareness. But this year, instead of covering just one week, the successful annual promotion will expand to the full month of August.
Federal-Mogul Introduces Nearly 120 MOOG Control Arms, Other Replacement Parts for Foreign Nameplate and Domestic Models
Federal-Mogul has announced that its MOOG steering and suspension line now includes nearly 120 additional control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends and other replacement parts for popular foreign nameplate and domestic models.
AMI Accepting Applications for the $1,000 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship will be applied toward the recipient’s expenses to attend the 2012 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) in New Orleans, Oct. 10-
AMI Announces Applications for the $1,000 Zurich “High Octane” Scholarship
Zurich established the scholarship to be awarded to an Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division member who strives to be, or is presently working in a management capacity.
AMI Announces Applications for the $1,000 AVI Education Scholarship
The scholarship will be applied toward the recipients’ expenses to attend the 2012 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) in New Orleans, Oct. 10-13.
VDO REDI-Sensor Now Covers More Than 80 Percent of Vehicles With Only Three TPMS Sensors
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered TPMS replacement parts, has added a third multi-application TPMS sensor to its REDI-Sensor line, expanding the total application coverage to more than 80 percent of TPMS-equipped vehicles on the road today in North America.
Pennzoil Launches Long Love Cars Campaign
For some drivers, cars equal freedom; for others, cars represent status; for many, their car stories are based on driving memories. Through car stories, Long Love Cars will come to life with sponsorships, activations and programs that offer meaningful ways for consumers to connect with the brand everywhere cars are adored.