Advances In Electrical System Testing
Contributing writer Mike DuBois returned from the AAPEX and SEMA shows with a host of new information on multimeter and scan tool innovations.
Silla Automotive Announces New Packaging Design And Box Material
Silla Automotive recently introduced a new packaging design for its radiators at the AAPEX Show. This new design will further protect and support the radiator against damage during shipping and handling and reduce the chance of bending or warping while in transit, according to the company.
DENSO Announces Aftermarket Product Line Expansions
DENSO Sales California has announced plans to expand coverage of eight of its aftermarket product lines. The announcement was made by Fran Labun, vice president, sales group, during a press conference at AAPEX last week in Las Vegas.
WIX Filters Wins Three 2012 Automotive Communications Awards
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) and the Automotive Communication Council (ACC) has recognized WIX Filters as the 2012 winner of the Automotive Communications Award (ACA) in radio commercial, print/electronic ad and special promotions and promotional events categories.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Adds 110 Million In Targeted Car Parc Coverage
Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) says it continues to expand its fuel, diesel and engine management product offering in order to meet customer coverage needs and market-relevant trends.
Gates Corp.’s PIC Gauge Belt Wear App Now Available for Android Smartphones
Gates Corp has introduced an Android version of its Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge Belt Wear App. Initially released for iPhone in June 2012, this is the first smartphone app to deliver accurate measurement and evaluation of serpentine belt wear, according to Gates.
Federated Sweepstakes Winner Lets It Ride And Gets A ‘Ride’ in Las Vegas
Federated customer John James of James Automotive not only won a trip to the 2012 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas as the grand prize winner of the Federated “Let it Ride” sweepstakes, but he will also head home to Oil City, Pa., with a second grand prize, a Chevy SSR.
WIX Filters Names Second-Annual Best Tech During AWDA
WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, in conjunction with Brake & Front End, ImportCar and Underhood Service magazines, named Kim Brant from Joe’s Tire & Auto Sales in St. Joseph, Mo., the second-annual WIX Filters Best Tech during the annual AWDA Meeting and Conference in Las Vegas on Oct. 29. As part of his award, he and a guest traveled to AAPEX for an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas.
Latest LED Lighting Innovations In Philips Facebook Promotion
Philips Automotive Lighting North America is launching an exciting LED lighting giveaway promotion on Facebook. The Philips “Light the Way” Giveaway will award six of Philips’ latest LED lighting products during the AAPEX and SEMA shows in Las Vegas and in weekly drawings until the end of the promotion.
Tenneco Expanding Monroe Ride Control Coverage To Millions Of Additional Vehicles
Tenneco will accelerate its “Continuous Launch” product program in 2013 with a significant number of new Monroe shock absorber and strut SKUs as well as aggressive expansion of the Monroe Quick-Strut product line. The company also will expand its Quick-Strut production capacity for the 10th consecutive year.