Import Insights: Subaru (June 2016)
Subaru of America, Inc. announced a comprehensive update to the 2017 Forester, including revised styling, new driver-assist technology, more interior comfort, enhanced driving performance and better fuel economy.
Hunter Engineering Showcases New Aligner Console Handheld Remote With Enhanced Features
At SEMA 2015, Hunter previewed its enhanced aligner console handheld remote, which features an integrated flashlight and numeric keypad to increase functionality. Handheld remote improvements allow technicians to easily enter mileage and other numeric data into the alignment system without requiring them to return to the console. Hunter’s HawkEye Elite presents results in just 90
Mohawk Helps You Turn A Two-Post Lift Into A Quick Drive-On Lift
Mohawk Lifts’ SPEEDLANE is a drive-on adaptor for a two-post lift to quickly convert the frame-engaging swing arm lift into a drive-on pad lift to leave the wheels hanging free for tire, brake and undervehicle service work. Made of lightweight aluminum, the 90-lb. SPEEDLANE fits into place or is removed in just seconds per side.
2015 Tenneco Expert Plus Customer Loyalty Program Delivers Tools To Build Ride Control, Emissions Control Sales
The exclusive Tenneco Expert Plus customer loyalty program, now in its 17th year, includes more incentives and marketing tools than ever, designed to help automotive service businesses increase their share of the undercar service market. Available now, the 2015 Expert Plus kit gives members an exciting new Monroe OESpectrum counter stool, a valuable “Preferred Consumer”
Centric Parts Opens Friction Lab To Enhance Research And Development Program
Centric Parts has opened a new state-of-the-art friction materials lab at the company’s Compton, Calif., facility. The new lab expands the company’s engineering department and features a LINK Chase dynamometer as well as equipment to measure, mix, mold and cure friction materials. The facility is being led by Centric’s Director of Friction Materials Sciences, noted
Inside Import Car Collision Warning, Automatic Braking Systems
Anything that moves under its own power also has to stop, so brakes have been a safety feature on cars since day one. Over the years, technical innovations such as antilock brakes (ABS) have improved the ability to stop with minimal skidding on wet or slick surfaces. The addition of stability control allowed each wheel
Centric Parts Doubles Caliper Remanufacturing Operations
Centric Parts announced it has greatly expanded its brake caliper remanufacturing operations in response to heavy customer demand. Centric said extremely high demand prompted the expansion from 80,000 to 160,000 square feet of floor space at its Carson, Calif., facility. This move coincides with Centric pad assembly and kitting operations moving from Carson into a
Kia: Uncovering Unperformed Maintenance
While some vehicle problems will motivate the customer to make an appointment, an equal amount of Kia repair opportunities will be discovered as the vehicle is being serviced. If you’re not already doing so, always encourage your customers to keep their vehicle maintenance up to date. And, just as important, let them know your techs are
Bendix Adds Coverage For More Than 50 Million Vehicles
Honeywell Friction Materials, maker of Bendix and Stop by Honeywell brakes, has added 125 new model numbers in 2014 that cover more than 50 million U.S. vehicles on the road. The coverage expansion includes disc pads and shoes, hydraulics and drums and rotors for popular late-model vehicles, including Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F series Super-Duty trucks
StopTech Returns As Presenting Sponsor Of Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg
StopTech, the high-performance and racing brand of brake systems and components from Centric Parts, has been named the presenting sponsor of Round 1 of the 25th anniversary season of the Pirelli World Challenge Championships – the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge Cadillac Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Presented by StopTech.