Tech Feature: Active Motor and Trans Mounts
Motor mounts serve an important function: They support the weight of the engine and transaxle (or transmission), and also isolate engine vibration from the rest of the chassis. With so much emphasis on controlling noise, vibration and harshness in late model luxury vehicles, it was inevitable that sooner or later motor mounts would go electronic.
Autologic and WORLDPAC Partner to Offer Independent Service Centers Dealer-Level Diagnostic Solutions
Autologic Diagnostics announces a partnership with WORLDPAC to offer more independent service centers access to dealer-level diagnostic solutions for 15 import carlines comprising of BMW and MINI, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, the Volkswagen Audi Group, Volvo, Peugeot, Citro
Editor’s Notebook: Gender May Influence Vehicle Selection
A report released earlier in the year by CarGurus shows that “guy” car and “girl” car stereotypes hold true, confirming the “love affair” that consumers have long had with their vehicles lives on, but also validating the influence of gender on vehicle preferences.
MAHLE CLEVITE Now Part of ExtremeWrench.com
MAHLE has now joined ExtremeWrench to offer rewards of their complete line of original equipment filters. Included in the program are MAHLE’s oil, air, fuel and fresh air filters.
High Performance Brakes: Carbon Ceramic Rotors
Would you spend $8,000 to $12,000 for an optional brake package on your next vehicle? What if I told you they would never fade, improve gas mileage and maybe need a change every 180,000 miles? Ceramic composite or carbon ceramic brake rotors and pads offer these advantages and more.
Tech Feature: The DeLorean – Back From the Past
The DeLorean was often referred to as “the ethical sports car,” leading to the relatively small V6 engine and stainless-over-fiberglass construction with good fuel economy and long life in mind.
Rein Automotive Expands Anti-Vibration and Suspension Parts for Late-Model Europeans
The Rein Automotive Undercar program has expanded its coverage of high quality, genuine OE anti-vibration and suspension replacement parts with more than 120 new SKUs for late-model European vehicles. Rein Automotive now offers more than 1,000 SKUs and is first to market with many new Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Porsche and VW applications.
ISN 2010 Tool Dealer Expo Event Sets Records for Sales and Attendance
If the results of the 2010 ISN Show are any indication, the automotive aftermarket is bouncing back from the recession with a vengeance. The event, which was held in Orlando, FL, at the Gaylord Palms Resort June 25-26, surpassed all expectations for both jobber attendance and sales.
More than 22,000 Raybestos Brand Part Applications Added in 1st Quarter
2010 is shaping into a memorable year for the Raybestos brand. Following the unveiling of the revamped Raybestos Rewards Program this past January, it was recently announced that 22,362 applications for model year 2010 vehicles were added to the Raybestos catalog during 1st Quarter 2010.
2010 Corvette Atlanta Annual Show to be Held Saturday, April 10
The 2010 Corvette Atlanta Annual Show will feature Corvettes ranging from the early 1950s to the newest 2010 models. There will be race-prepared Corvettes, custom Corvettes and daily drivers.