Police Arrest Pair in Michigan Tire Dumping Case
Two Howard City, MI, men were arrested Jan. 27 while allegedly pitching 89 tires into Lake County roadside ditches, and officials said they may be responsible for dumping up to 10,000 tires throughout West Michigan.
ASC Industries Receives Parts Depot Company 2005 Best Fill Rate Award
At the recent Parts Depot Company annual training conference in Roanoke, VA, an Alliance group member, ASC Industries, Inc. was presented with the only order fill rate award given out by Parts Depot this year.
ACDelco Launches “Winner’s Circle” Promotion
ACDelco Dedicated Distribution Group (DDG) members will award ACDelco Winner’s Circle game cards to Independent Service Centers (ISCs) that participate in ACDelco’s Total Service Support (TSS) program, Key Fleet customers and ISC accounts for purchases of ACDelco brakes, shocks, struts, chassis and power steering undercar products.
East Penn Partners with Evernham Motorsports for 2006
East Penn recently announced a new arrangement for the 2006 Busch series with Evernham Motorsports. The Deka logo will appear on the B-Post (between the driver’s window and the back window) of the No. 9 Evernham Busch Car. Drivers Kasey Kahne, Jeremy Mayfield and Scott Riggs will be alternating turns driving this car.
DENSO Develops New ECU for Adaptive Front Lighting Systems
DENSO Corporation has developed a new electronic control unit (ECU) for adaptive front lighting systems (AFS), which is approximately 70 percent smaller in volume compared to DENSO’s conventional ECU for the AFS. The new ECU is installed on the Toyota Estima launched this month in Japan.
Save Steps with Rotary Lift Two-Post Lifts
Based on extensive customer input, Rotary has updated its popular two-post vehicle lifts equipped with inbay technology. All Rotary Lift two-post lifts with inbay feature dual controls (one on each post) now with technician-approved mechanical push buttons.
DaimlerChrysler Approves Use of B20 in 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) welcomed DaimlerChrysler’s decision to approve the use of B20, a blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent regular diesel fuel, in its Dodge Ram pickup trucks for government, military and commercial fleet customers. Use of B20 in fleets is approved effective with the 2007 model year for Dodge Ram pickups equipped with Cummins diesel engines.
Yokohama’s ADVAN Neova Named Exclusive Tire Brand for BMW and MINI Performance Tuner Dinan
High-end tuner Dinan has chosen Yokohama’s ultra-high-performance ADVAN Neova tires as the exclusive fitment for its highly modified BMWs and MINIs.
New System Enables Retailers to Make Replacement Car Keyless Entry Remotes on Demand
Featured at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, KeylessRide’s patent-pending Learn and Burn system enables retailers to burn new replacement keyless entry remotes on demand.
Two Guys Garage Hour-Long Special from PRI Airs Monday Jan. 30 on SPEED
Capitalizing on the success of last year’s broadcast, SPEED is airing Two Guys Garage hour-long special from the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show. Slated to air this Jan. 30 at 9:00 p.m. EST on SPEED, the special features the hosts of Two Guys Garage and will highlight the newest products in the performance racing industry.
Never Before Released NASCAR Drivers’ Items Hit Online Auction Block
GoMotorBids.com (GMB) in partnership with Jeff Gordon, Inc., (JGI) will offer a limited number of 8 x 10 photo-plaques of NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. These hardwood photo plaques were never approved for production, and have never before been released to the public.
Strategic Move by Interstate Ensures Premium Distinction of its Batteries
Since Interstate began selling batteries in 1952, the company has differentiated itself in the marketplace as the service-driven provider of premium-quality automotive batteries. Now, Interstate has taken it a step further to continue this premium distinction.