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Walker Emissions Control Brand Expands Manifold Converter Coverage
November 5, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

Tenneco’s Walker Emissions Control brand has introduced several additional EPA-compliant manifold and close-coupled catalytic converters covering a combined total of more than 9 million registered passenger vehicles. The new Walker Ultra manifold converters, like the original equipment units for the…

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Shaun Petersen joins NIADA staff; Steve Jordan named CEO
November 5, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Shaun Petersen, who has served as outside regulatory counsel to the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association since 2012, will join NIADA’S association staff on a full-time basis. Effective Jan. 1, Petersen will become senior vice president of legal and government…

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Mahle Announces ArcticPRO A/C Machine Lineup Additions
November 4, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

    Mahle Service Solutions announced at AAPEX 2015, additions to its line of ArcticPRO air conditioning (A/C) service units. The ArcticPRO ACX1185 is a unit that offers integration of the TechPRO diagnostic tool to service vehicles that use R134a…

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New Mahle TechPRO Scan Tool Now Available
November 4, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Mahle Service Solutions announced at AAPEX 2015 that its TechPRO diagnostic scan tool is now available for sale. This laptop or tablet-enabled device was introduced at AAPEX 2014 as a “game changing” device which features the ability to decode…

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Molycorp, Inc. Files Restructuring Plan
November 4, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Molycorp, Inc. (“Molycorp” or the “Company”) and its affiliated debtors filed a joint plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) that proposes an emergence from Chapter 11 through either…

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Epicor eCommerce Transactions Register Strong Growth
November 4, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Epicor Software Corporation has announced that the Epicor Parts Network (EPN) B2B eStore solution is facilitating an average of 695 transactions per minute among a record number of connected automotive replacement parts distributors, jobbers and service providers. Transaction volume…

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Continental Introduces Expanded Offering of Elite Branded Timing Belt Kits for North American Market
November 4, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Continental has introduced an expanded offering of timing belt kits designed to deliver Elite OE Solutions Technology to the North American market. “This expanded offering of Elite branded kits will provide customized solutions for the warehouse distributor, professional repair…

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Continental Introduces ‘Elite’ Aftermarket Brand At AAPEX 2015
November 4, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Continental has introduced a new premium aftermarket brand called Elite for North American markets at the AAPEX 2015 Show. The new brand will label and identify Continental’s aftermarket products that include automotive parts, heavy-duty truck parts, power sports and…

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Direct-Fit Mufflers, Converters Helping Shops Add Emissions Control To Service Portfolios
November 4, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Automotive service providers that either exited the emissions control category over the past 20 years or never offered emissions repairs might want to reconsider the opportunity thanks to the increased availability of direct-fit replacement muffler assemblies and catalytic converters…

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Mike Rowe, TV Host, Writer, Proponent Of Trade Professionals, To Support Launch Of Wagner OEX Brake Pads
November 4, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Mike Rowe, the internationally recognized television host, writer and proponent of professionals in the skilled trades, has signed on to support the launch of the Wagner brand’s latest automotive braking innovation, Wagner OEX brake pads. Wagner OEX pads and…

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Identifix  Names Jeff Lagges As Managing Director
November 4, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  Identifix Inc. has announced the appointment of Jeff Lagges to serve as Managing Director of the 28-year old company, following former president Jeff Sweet’s decision to retire. “I appreciate the trust that the customers, employees and investors of Identifix placed…

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Advanced Ride Tuning Design Drives Success Of Monroe OESpectrum Shocks And Struts
November 3, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  A growing number of automotive service providers have discovered that the traditional compromise of control versus comfort might no longer apply when replacing worn shocks and struts on many of today’s passenger vehicles. By choosing the latest Monroe ride…