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Federal-Mogul Introduces EDGE Brake Pad System (aUG) Federal-Mogul’s Wagner brake products brand has introduced a new complete brake pad system engineered for drivers, their vehicles and the increasingly demanding driving environment. The new Wagner EDGE brake pad system is the first technology engineered specifically for lighter, leaner, more precisely tuned automotive braking systems and the
Brake Parts Inc. Advances Consumer Education Through Participation in Inaugural ‘Brake Safety Awareness Week’
Brake Parts Inc. is a major supporter of the nationwide Brake Safety Awareness Week sponsored by the non-profit Motorist Assurance Program (MAP). The nationwide education program is scheduled for August 26 through September 1, 2007. Motorists can receive a free brake inspection for their vehicle at thousands of participating automotive service centers across the country
News Update: ASE Board Announces Staff Changes
The Board of Directors of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced several staff changes within the organization. The board has named current COO/CFO Tim Zilke to succeed Ron Weiner, ASE’s president and CEO for 25 years, effective Jan. 1, 2008. Zilke is a 15-year veteran of ASE. “This transition period will ensure
News Update: Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Surpasses 2,500 Shops
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper announced the enrollment of their 2,501st certified service center. “Our WDs realize this segment of the business is essential to their prosperity. They have embraced our certified service center program to help us surpass the 2,500 mark,” said John Wick, vice president of sales and training. “The hard work
Two Sweepstakes Winners to be Honorary Pit Crew Members at Bank of America 500 Courtesy of Affinia Under Vehicle Group
Affinia Under Vehicle Group recently announced the winners of the Raybestos brand brakes "Pit Crew Member for a Day" sweepstakes and a prize that includes roles as honorary pit crew members of Robert Yates Racing before the 2007 Bank of America 500 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Affinia Group to Award $36,000 in Scholarships to Universal Technical Institute Students
Affinia Group Inc. will award $36,000 in scholarships to students at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), a nationwide provider of technical training for automotive, diesel and collision repair technicians.
Affinia Group Launches New Website
Visitors to Affinia’s new website will find information about Affinia’s industry-leading brands, including WIX filters and Raybestos brand brakes, along with hot links to individual brand websites. In addition, the site includes a section devoted to recruitment with the latest information on careers at Affinia.
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Identifix Releases ‘Supercharged Search’ for Techs
News Update: Universal Underwriters Group (UUG) Held its 4th Annual Aftermarket Industry Conference
Held Nov. 2 at Mandalay Bay during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. Each year, the conference brings together leaders from the automotive aftermarket and offers attendees the opportunity to learn from each other and address key industry issues. “Attracting and maintaining a strong employee base continues to be one of the aftermarket industry’s
Welcome to Brake and Front End’s 75th Anniversary Issue
ingle issue. The idea for the magazine was born out of a conversation between my grandfather, Edward S. Babcox and veteran Raybestos salesman Virgil Tout. The year was 1930, and my grandfather was attending the annual Motor Equipment Association trade show in Cleveland, OH. He was already the successful publisher of The India Rubber Tire