Aftermarket Update: New Hampshire Store Manager Named 2005 Counterman Magazine Counterperson of the Year
Akron, OH – When New England customers say that Sanel Auto Parts is their “first call” for auto parts, what they really mean is that they rely on veteran store manager Dennis Call to solve their automotive parts needs. Because of Call’s dedication to his industry and customers, Counterman magazine named the Sanel Auto Parts
Mercedes-Benz Next Generation S-Class Named S550
Mercedes-Benz has announced new nomenclature for its flagship sedan. The model year 2007 S-Class will be named the S550, replacing the S500. In the U.S. market, the new S-Class line will be launched with an all-new 5.5-liter V8 engine delivering 382 horsepower and 391 lb.-ft. of torque, the first of a new-generation V8 engine family featuring four-valve-per-cylinder technology and variable valve timing.
NASTF Updates OEM Service Information Matrix
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) announced that the latest update of the NASTF OEM Service Information Matrix went online Oct. 10. This update incorporates revisions since the July 2005 update. All automakers have launched service information websites and are continuing to add content, and are incorporating user feedback to make their sites more user-friendly.
Aftermarket Update: Visteon Grows Portfolio of OE-Quality Replacement Parts
Conoco, is owned by Paul Rush, a finalist for the 2004 CARQUEST Excellence Award and a TECH-NET Professional Auto Service member. Rowledge will receive an all-expense paid trip for two to the ASE board meeting where he will be presented with a trophy and a gold ring. He also will be honored as the co-Grand
NASCAR Partners with Ecolab for New Line of Autocare Products
NASCAR has teamed with Ecolab, Inc., to create a revolutionary line of professional auto appearance products from waxes to wheel cleaners. Branded as NASCAR Autocare by Ecolab, the products are now available at leading retailers nationwide.
LUBEGARD’s 5th All-Star Contest Features Expanded Prizes
LUBEGARD by International Lubricants, Inc. (ILI) announces the launch of its fifth All-Star contest. "This year, we have made it even more exciting," said Kristen Clark, marketing manager for ILI. "We have expanded the prize offering substantially by including new apparel, and fun items such as poker tables, playing cards and chips, dart boards, etc., not to mention Visa gift cards too. So now more than ever before our customers can win virtually anything they want."
Automotive Service Professionals Reception Scheduled for Nov. 3 in Las Vegas
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) will jointly sponsor the fourth annual Service Professionals Industry Reception Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in Event Center B at The Mirage in Las Vegas. The event will be an opportunity for service professionals to network and to visit 50-plus exhibitors that will be on hand to showcase new products, services and technologies.
Aftermarket Update
Carter Helps Eliminate Fuel Delivery Service Comebacks Carter Fuel Delivery Products has developed a variety of innovative training tools and other materials to help aftermarket professionals eliminate customer comebacks and product returns associated with the diagnosis and repair of fuel system problems on millions of late-model vehicles. Carter has introduced an interactive Fuel Delivery Diagnostics
Aftermarket Update: April
MEMA Releases Educational Counterfeiting Supplement Distributors, retailers and automotive technicians looking for more information about automotive parts counterfeiting need to look no further. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) recently released an informational supplement focusing on the issue counterfeiting in the auto parts industry. MEMA’s Counterfeiting publication was designed to serve as a resource
Odds & Ends
Building The Mustang Ministock includes everything a racer needs to know to competitively build, set up and race a Mustang 3 car. Using eight informative chapters based on a project car built as an example for this book, Building The Mustang Ministock thoroughly covers all areas of race car fabrication, suspension systems, chassis setup and