ASA Announces CARS 2006 Dates and Location
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that the 2006 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) will be held Nov. 2-4 at The Mirage in Las Vegas. CARS is sponsored by ASA’s Mechanical Division and is an official event of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), held annually in Las Vegas.
Team ASE Partners with Germain Racing and 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Ted Musgrave for 2006
Germain Racing and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) are pleased to announce their partnership for the upcoming 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race season. Team ASE will be the primary sponsor of the No. 9 Germain Racing Toyota Tundra, driven by defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, Ted Musgrave.
Toyota’s ‘Hybrid’ Super Bowl Ad Sneak Peek Now Available on Toyota.com and Toyota.com/Espanol
While some companies are waiting until Sunday to debut their Super Bowl ads, Toyota is offering consumers a sneak peek of its entire Super Bowl commercial on Toyota.com and Toyota.com/espanol. The ad also is available as an iPod download.
Strutmasters Offers Air Suspension Products and Conversions
Strutmasters is a one-stop shopping center for air suspension products and conversions for all Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Cadillac, Lexus, Land/Range Rover and Jaguar automobiles.
Jasper Uses Induction Heating in Gas Engine Assembly
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has said goodbye to the gas-fired furnace as part of the connecting rod/piston assembly process. In its place is an Ameritherm heat induction coil and RF power supply. The heating unit, coupled with an electronic timer, is used to assemble connecting rods with a more accurate control of the heat.
Federated to Expand Partnership with Brewco Motorsports
Federated Auto Parts recently announced that it is expanding its partnership with Brewco Motorsports, Inc. during the 2006 season. Federated will be a full-time associate sponsor on both the #27 and #66 Brewco Motorsports NASCAR Busch Series entries in 2006.
Ringers Gloves Redesigns Website for 2006
Ringers Gloves is always looking for ways to keep up with the fast-paced world of technology and design. That is why they have once again changed their website to provide their customers with a more streamlined, easily-navigated online experience.
Tracer Products Issues New Catalog on Latest Leak Detection Tools
Tracer Products has updated its 32-page catalog to include the latest Tracerline fluorescent leak detection products. It’s packed with practical information on new products that make it easy to find all leaks in air conditioning and fluid systems. An introduction explains how fluorescent leak detection works and why it is the best method for leak diagnosis and preventive maintenance.
ACDelco 2007 Calendar Competition Recognizes ‘Pride of the Real Car Guys’
You know you’re a "Real Car Guy" when … you’re featured in ACDelco’s "Pride of the Real Car Guys" calendar. This response is expected to be one of hundreds received in ACDelco’s "Pride of the Real Car Guys" 2007 calendar competition. In its third year, the competition encourages automotive enthusiasts – women and men alike – to tell ACDelco why they feel their vehicles should be one of the 12 selected for the calendar.
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Rick Moe, owner The Nurburgring, Inc. Saint Bonifacius, MN www.the-nurburgring.com My shop is an independent Porsche repair shop specializing in 356s and early 911s. I’ve been a professional Porsche mechanic for more than 30 years. I established The Nurburgring, Inc. in the Minneapolis area in 1977. I am a factory-trained mechanic with extensive background in
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The Return of the Mustang Pedal Car It wasn’t long after Henry Ford began mass-producing Model Ts at the turn of the century that kids took to sidewalks in miniature pedal cars. The steel-covered toys remained high on children’s wish-lists until the ’70s when the company stopped producing them. Just as the 1965 Mustang was
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Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression Grand Blanc, MI — Hot on the heels of the popular TV shows Trading Spaces and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that transform and rebuild rooms and houses, ACDelco announces its own “ACDelco Extreme Makeover” promotion. Open to Independent Service Centers (ISCs) that participate in ACDelco’s Total