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Tenneco spin-off, DRiV Incorporated, to launch later this year
February 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

New aftermarket and ride performance company to be based in Greater Chicago Area.

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Black Book releases enhanced vehicle valuation tool
February 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Dealerships and used-car retailers now have access to an enhanced vehicle valuation tool from Black Book. Black Book Cherry will be available in desktop and mobile versions, to personalize dealership inventory discovery according to the most desirable vehicles at auction.…

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BY THE NUMBERS: Stats the tell a story
February 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Statistics that put the North American automotive aftermarket into perspective.

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Wakefield Canada appoints new territory sales manager in B.C.
February 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Wakefield Canada has appointed Candice Hill as its new territory sales manager for Vancouver Island and the B.C. lower mainland. Candice brings extensive sales and marketing experience to the Wakefield team representing the Castrol line of premium products. She’ll be…

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Cardone expands reman EPS options
February 13, 2019 by Adam Malik

An expanded line of remanufactured electronic power steering (EPS) solutions has been unveiled by Cardone Industries. The expansion is to deal with the oncoming wave of demand as more automotive manufacturers transition from hydraulic power steering to EPS. “The EPS…

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Worldwide online campaign nets 1.6 billion impressions for Liqui Moly
February 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

An ambitious online campaign, in 50 languages and spread in 128 countries, has dramatically increased visibility of oil and additives specialist Liqui Moly. The company set a target of 1.6 billion impressions, but achieved even better numbers in the campaign—the…

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Airtex-ASC adds water pumps
February 13, 2019 by Adam Malik

New electric water pumps from Airtex-ASC will provide coverage for 40 million vehicles in operation (VIO). Coverage includes BMW, Toyota, Lexus, Volkswagen, Audi, Ford and Lincoln. Like its OE counterpart, each electric water pump is engineered to keep the engine…

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Monaco Group conference looks to future
February 12, 2019 by Nathalie Savaria

Store members, shops and suppliers gather in Gatineau, Que., for first bilingual conference

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EyeSpy: Drivers and wheel repairs don’t mix well
February 12, 2019 by Adam Malik

There’s no shortage of supply of customers trying to fix their wheels. Thanks to our readers, some of the best have been captured and sent to us for our latest episode of EyeSpy: Wheel Whepairs. Whether it’s patching a leak…

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Fiat Chrysler recalls trucks due to steering failure
February 12, 2019 by Adam Malik

Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 660,000 heavy-duty trucks worldwide because a loose nut can cause a loss of steering control. The recall covers Ram 3500 pickups from 2013 through 2017, as well as 2500 pickups and 3500 Chassis cabs from…

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Mahle purchases wireless charging technology license
February 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Mahle has set the stage to get into the business of wireless charging for electric vehicles. The company has acquired a license package from WiTricity for its magnetic resonance technology. “This addition to the Mahle portfolio provides us with a…

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Fountain Tire to honour community stars
February 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

A new partnership between Fountain Tire, the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will honour 60 Canadians for their contributions to their communities. The Fountain Tire 3 Stars program will recognize local ‘stars’ who go above…