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Garage Gurus adds ASE test preparation and other enhancements for 2016
December 28, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Garage Gurus will offer an expanded curriculum, additional training center locations, technician incentives and several other program enhancements beginning this January. Federal-Mogul Motorparts says Garage Gurus is the central element of Motorparts’ innovative, broad-reaching “Tech First” initiative designed to offer…

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Denso Announces Its First Engine Management Catalog
December 24, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc.,has released its first Engine Management Catalog. The full-service catalog consolidates Denso’s sensors, injectors and other replacement parts for managing today’s state-of-the-art engine systems into a single, comprehensive purchasing guide. The 2016 Engine Management Catalog…

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WORLDPAC opens new regional warehouse in Toronto
December 21, 2015 by Allan Janssen

WORLDPAC has opened a new regional branch warehouse in western Toronto. The facility offers expanded service and delivery options to local independent automotive repair professionals. It is located at 212 Norseman Street in Etobicoke. Headquartered in Newark, Calif., WORLDPAC is…

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Mercedes-Benz USA gets new president
December 21, 2015 by Allan Janssen

Dietmar Exler to succeed Stephen Cannon on Jan. 1, 2016.

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Icahn increases bid for Pep Boys
December 21, 2015 by Allan Janssen

The back and forth for control of Pep Boys continues. Icahn Enterprises LP has raised its offer for control of the auto parts retailer and service provider, becoming the “superior proposal” over Bridgestone America’s bid. Icahn offered $16.50 a share,…

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Peterson Launches Its New Upsized Dot Light XL
December 21, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Peterson Manufacturing has introduced a bigger and brighter, single-diode LED clearance/marker/mid-turn lighting for heavy-duty trailers. The new model, USA-made and called the Dot Light XL, is designed to solve a complaint by drivers of rigs equipped with popular compact LED…

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Universal Car Keys, to debut At Consumer Electronics Show In Las Vegas
December 18, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

Fresh off its “Best New Product” win at APPEX, Solid Keys USA has announced their Universal Car Remote and Universal Car Keys are set to make their debut appearance at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 6-9, in Las…

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ABC Parts International Earns NSF Automotive Parts Distributor Certification
December 18, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  ABC Parts International, Inc.has earned certification to NSF International Automotive Parts Distributor Certification Program.  The addition of ABC Parts brings the total number of NSF International certified distributor sites across the U.S. to 166. The increase in the number…

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Denso Forges Partnership With Image Processing Company
December 18, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Global automotive supplier Denso Corporation has entered into a joint development agreement with Morpho, Inc. a Tokyo-based company focused on research, development and image processing technology. Under the terms, Deso and Morpho will jointly develop image recognition technology that…

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Purolator launches a new and refreshed website
December 18, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Purolator has launched an updated website to support its quest for innovation and commitment to delivering advanced solutions for rapidly changing engine and oil technologies. The website, www.pureoil.com, has been redesigned to showcase the company’s renewed promise: “Nothing Gets By…

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Continental Expands VDO OEM Parts Program
December 17, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has expanded its recently launched VDO OEM Direct Parts Program to include new Water Pumps and Flex Fuel Sensors. The program also includes Air Actuators, Electronic Throttle Valves, Fuel Injectors and Fuel Modules as well…

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Snap-on Introduces Verus Edge
December 17, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  The new Verus Edge from Snap-on is an onboard diagnostic software suite that provides integrated access to the scanner, scope, component test, information and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), all from one location. The data manager allows technicians to save…