The Technical Services team of Wells Manufacturing has released a comprehensive new training video covering the operation, diagnosis and replacement of automotive starter solenoids. Developed in response to a significant number of customer inquiries, the seven-minute “Starter Solenoid Function and…
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced the addition of Brian Hesje, chairman of the board of Fountain Tire to a seat on the new Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). Hesje will replace Jim Pangle, also of Fountain Tire, on the committee.…
Federal-Mogul Corporation has received the 2009 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors, in recognition of its performance in engine piston products. Federal-Mogul supplies aluminum pistons, rings and connecting rods to General Motors for both passenger cars and light…
NAPA Auto Parts has announced the launch of its new Canadian website. The new website, at www.napacanada.com, is geared towards both professionals and enthusiasts of automotive mechanics and allows consumers to access part of this expertise online. In order to simplify…
According to a study commissioned by the Canadian Automotive Repair and Service Council, nearly 100 new technologies could shape the skill requirements of the future. The research report, from Convergence Management Consultants Ltd., identifies 95 OEM vehicle technologies that have recently…
Totally free! Go to: www.netcomchronos.com. New electronic catalogue system comprised of the major brands sold in North America. Catalogues imported within a maximum of 48 hours, thus ensuring that data is as accurate as that printed on manufacturer Web sites.…
The National Catalogue Managers Association (NCMA) announced the keynote speakers for its 2010 Knowledge Exchange conference who will address electronic automotive cataloguing from several distinct directions. Speakers at the conference, April 24-27 in San Antonio, Texas, include: Paul Magin, senior…
Part of Malaysia’s proposed Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP) would ban the importation of most used cars, and all used auto parts. The MVDP, which is designed to spur development of Malaysia’s auto industry has been given lukewarm reception by…
For the second year in a row, Delphi’s Destination: Victory Lane promotion is giving professional automotive technicians the chance to win great prizes. Delphi’s Destination Victory Lane promotion runs February 1, 2010, through December 12, 2010. Throughout the racing season…
Complete Innovations Inc., a provider of operational solutions for mobile workforce and transportation-related companies, has announced the availability of Fleet Complete 3.0, the latest version of the company’s flagship fleet and mobile resource operations management and tracking solution. Through the…
There are five types of hybrid vehicle buyers, according to the March 2010 issue of Road & Track. Firsties are early adopters who gain real pleasure in being pioneers. They were the first digital camera enthusiasts and the first to…
Truck-Lite has published a new Signal-Stat LED Lighting Brochure with more than 100 high-diode-count lamps to choose from. This Signal-Stat LED line has been expanded several times since Truck-Lite introduced it in 2004, and offers quality LED lighting products at…