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New fuel, water pumps from Airtex-ASC
November 5, 2018 by Adam Malik

New coverage has been added by Airtex-ASC to its line of premium quality fuel and water pumps. The new fuel pump numbers cover over seven million vehicles in operation and are available for the Ford F Series trucks, Cadillac, Chevrolet,…

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Consumers want data access and control: survey
November 2, 2018 by Adam Malik

A significant majority of respondents to a recent survey said vehicle owners should have full access to and control of their vehicle’s data – including maintenance and repair information. The survey was conducted by research firm Ipsos and released by…

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Sangsin gets new director of sales
November 1, 2018 by Adam Malik

Sonny Riddle has joined Sangsin Brake America as the company’s director of sales. “Sonny has forged many strong connections in the automotive aftermarket, in a career that has spanned decades,” said Jeff Coggins, Vice President of Sangsin Brake America. “His…

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Liqui Moly has published a new oil specifications guide
November 1, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Offering clarity in the crowded field of oil specifications, approvals, and brands, Liqui Moly has published an updated oil guide. It can be found at www.liqui-moly.us. “The oil guide is the most popular part of our website,” says Günter Hiermaier, CEO…

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Walker boosts e-catalogue functionality
October 31, 2018 by Adam Malik

Tenneco has made enhancements to the Walker Emissions Control website. It now boasts an improved eCatalog lookup tool designed to simplify and streamline parts searches for automotive service professionals in states that require the use of California Air Resources Board…

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NGK to publish spark plug interval info online
October 31, 2018 by Allan Janssen

In what is being described as an industry first, NGK Spark Plugs U.S.A. is launching a spark plug service interval resource, including original equipment manufacturer suggested spark plug replacement recommendations in its website parts finder and company provided ACES data…

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Centric unveils new brake pads
October 30, 2018 by Adam Malik

Centric Parts has brought in its next generation of premium performance brake pads, Posi Quiet Pro. The pads were developed to address key service issues that plague many technicians and customers, such as brake fade, weak braking response, excessive noise…

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Management advisor Murray Voth launches RPM Training
October 30, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Vancouver company to focus on ‘results, performance, mastery.’

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Ford recalling Focus because engines can stall
October 29, 2018 by Adam Malik

Ford is recalling nearly 1.5 million Focus compact cars in North America because a fuel system problem can cause the engines to stall without warning. The recall covers cars from the 2012 through 2018 model years with 2-litre four-cylinder engines.…

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COMMENTARY: I’m sorry to see Drive Clean go… OCOT? Not so much
October 29, 2018 by Allan Janssen

A new government kills a couple of controversial programs, leaving shop owners wondering what it will mean to their businesses.

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Bell, Ford team up on connected cars
October 26, 2018 by Adam Malik

Telecommunications giant Bell Canada has joined up with Ford to not just a place to connect mobile devices in vehicles but support diagnostic services, too. Bell is the first Canadian wireless service provider to enable built-in Wi-Fi hotspots in supported…

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Auto Value advisory council meets
October 25, 2018 by Adam Malik

Tenneco played host to Auto Value’s 2018 Fall Service Center Advisory Council (SCAC) meeting in Dearborn, Mich., recently. In attendance from Oct. 8-11 were 10 Auto Value SCAC members from the United States and Canada, along with key Aftermarket Auto…