GoTech Diagnostic Solution From Wells Transforms Smartphones, Tablets Into OBDII Scan Tools
Wells Vehicle Electronics recently unveiled an innovative automotive diagnostic solution that transforms consumers’ Bluetooth-enabled smartphones and tablets into an OBDII scan tool. The GoTech Mobile OBDII Diagnostic Tool, which can been seen in the company’s booth (No. 1833) at this week’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, enables do-it-yourselfers to diagnose powertrain trouble
Launch Tech Introduces Smartphone OBD II Diagnostic Tool
Launch Tech recently launched its EasyDiag 2.0 diagnostic tool. The program turns any Apple or Android smart device into an OBD II diagnostic tool. This professional tool offers full system coverage on your phone or tablet for reading and clearing codes, as well as Graphing Enhanced Live Data from all models and all modules on
Motorcar Parts Of America Receives Vendor Of The Year Award From Advance Auto Parts
Motorcar Parts of America (MPA) has received Advance Auto Parts’ Vendor of the Year Award at the automotive retailer’s recent 2015 leadership conference. “Superior product management and customer service are fundamental commitments throughout our company,” said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and CEO. “We are gratified to be recognized by Advance Auto Parts for our entire
TechSmart Invites Professional Technicians To Discover ‘The Evolution Of Parts’
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has announced the launch of a new national print and digital advertising campaign titled “The Evolution of Parts” for its TechSmart brand. The campaign was designed to showcase key TechSmart product attributes and reinforce the message that TechSmart parts are developed to solve problems for professional technicians. “At TechSmart we believe
April Is Time To ‘Spring’ For Vehicle Maintenance, Says Car Care Council
Spring is the perfect time to give your car some extra attention, according to the nonprofit Car Care Council. Results of vehicle inspections held at community car care events across the country during Car Care Months in April and October 2014 revealed that 84 percent of vehicles needed service or parts, up 5 percent from the previous
Standard Motor Products Announces $5,000 TechSmart Scholarship Winner
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has selected the winner of its “Are You TechSmart?” scholarship search. Marcos Gutierrez of Oakland, Calif., enrolled in the Automotive Technology Program at Chabot College, will receive the $5,000 scholarship to use toward his education. Gutierrez was chosen from a field of student applicants from 31 states, the District of Columbia
Casey Mears Crew Chief Robert ‘Bootie’ Barker Earns Career-First MOOG Problem Solver Of The Race Award At Daytona
Casey Mears and Robert “Bootie” Barker, driver and crew chief, respectively, of the No. 13 GEICO Chevrolet SS, earned one of the final spots in the starting grid for Sunday’s Daytona 500 thanks to another driver’s last-second pass in Thursday’s 150-mile qualifier. On Sunday evening, they were celebrating an impressive top-10 finish in NASCAR’s most
Bosch To Showcase Smart Solutions At International CES 2015
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is continuing its presence at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2015. There, it will showcase smart home solutions, smart mobility solutions and smart devices. Designed by Bosch to enable consumers to lead convenient, efficient and secure lives, these sustainable solutions include smart sensors, energy
Rotary Lift To Showcase Updated Four-Post Car Lifts At SEMA Show 2014
Vehicle service professionals will have the first opportunity to see Rotary Lift’s updated 14,000-lb. capacity four-post general service and alignment lifts at the SEMA Show. The enhanced lifts will be joined in the Vehicle Service Group (VSG) booth (#10339) by the world’s fastest two-post lift, the new Wheel Wing tire hanger and additional shop equipment
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Names CARS OnDemand As A New Training Provider
The Automotive Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance announced that CARS OnDemand, an Internet-based training provider, will be its partner in Alliance University (Alliance U). Alliance U delivers a strong curriculum of online training that is available on any schedule with a full range of topics from human resources, safety, sales and automotive technology. Alliance U is