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EYE SPY: Strange strategy for reducing brake noise
April 24, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Customer spreads packing grease over brake parts to quiet the metal-on-metal grinding sound.

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MACS to sponsor auto software, electronics bootcamp
April 24, 2019 by Adam Malik

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide will sponsor the Automotive Software and Electronics Boot Camp this fall. Dr. Mark Quarto is partnering with FutureTech Auto at the MACS training center in Lansdale, Pa., from September 16-20, 2019. In an…

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Marx Group merges with Eisbrenner P.R. to form new company
April 24, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Marx Group, a full-service marketing communications agency that does a lot of work in the automotive aftermarket, will merge with Eisbrenner Public Relations, one of the leading public relations firms in the U.S. Midwest. The deal, expected to close this…

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Dodge Darts recalled over rollaway risk
April 23, 2019 by Adam Malik

Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles in North America because a transmission problem could cause them to roll away unexpectedly. The recall covers Dodge Dart compact cars from 2013 through 2016 with six-speed automatic transmissions. The company says…

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Continental enhances support for ContiLifeCycle with new hire
April 23, 2019 by Adam Malik

John Cox joined Continental to enhance process technologies for its ContiLifeCycle retread partners worldwide in the newly-created position of global technical services. “We are partnering with our retread shops around the world to maximize productivity and quality and to drive…

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Category Focus: Engine Parts
April 22, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Recent product announcements from automotive aftermarket tool makers, parts manufacturers and distributors.

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DEI adds Garage Video Series to long list of web media
April 22, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Over 100 videos and more related to heat and sound control solutions for all make and model vehicles now on YouTube.

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Volvo’s European models to warn each other of hazards
April 22, 2019 by Adam Malik

Volvo Cars is introducing connected safety technologies to its vehicles in Europe. As the evolution of the connected car continues to grow, the technology from Volvo will allow its vehicles to communicate with each other and alert drivers of slippery…

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Elgin gets top marks from General Motors
April 18, 2019 by Adam Malik

Engine and chassis components maker Elgin Industries earned Platinum Supplier status from the General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales organization. It’s GM’s top supplier award, given to manufacturers that have maintained 100 per cent on-time delivery over the course of…

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Osram names new leader for Canada, U.S.
April 18, 2019 by Adam Malik

Osram Sylvania veteran Joe Verbanic has been named the new managing director for Canada and the U.S. at Sylvania Automotive.  He takes over from Grant Wright, who retired recently. Verbanic has spent 30 years with Osram, 25 of them in…

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Five ways to spot a fake part
April 17, 2019 by Adam Malik

The team at GMB North America is trying to help cut down on counterfeit products. The company created an infographic and provided the following tips to help keep inferior aftermarket parts out of a retailer’s inventory and prevent them from…

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Electric car makers woo Chinese buyers with range, features
April 17, 2019 by Joe McDonald, The Associated Press

Automakers showcased electric SUVs and sedans with longer range and luxury features Tuesday at the Shanghai auto show, wooing Chinese buyers as Beijing slashes subsidies that helped to launch the industry. Two of China’s biggest state-owned automakers unveiled models they…