Kyle Busch Secures Historic 50th Consecutive NASCAR Cup Title For MOOG Steering And Suspension Parts
Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&Ms Crispy Toyota Camry, added his name to the auto care industry history books by becoming the 50th consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion to drive to victory with MOOG Steering and Suspension parts. Busch secured his career-first Sprint Cup title in Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami
Joey Logano Foundation Earns Third Consecutive Bosch Aftermarket NA Charitable Donation For Victory At Talladega
Joey Logano won his third consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, sweeping the Contender Round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. To mark his latest victory, Bosch Aftermarket NA is making its sixth $1,000 contribution of the season to the Joey Logano Foundation. Thus far in the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
ECU Diagnostics
Gary Goms covers the basics of diagnosing a common cranking, no-start problem, be it on the venerable 280Z, or the latest generation of electronic fuel-injection sports cars. Understanding how to use wiring schematics and the full capabilities of a modern digital volt-ohm meter are essential first steps to snuffing out ECU issues.
AAPEX To Host NASTF Session On Vehicle Cybersecurity
As automakers work diligently to design hacker-proof technologies into new vehicles, independent service technicians may worry they could lose system-access gains they have made in the past decade. These challenges and concerns of vehicle cybersecurity will take center stage during a panel discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1:15 p.m., as part of the NASTF
New Snap-on ECKO Remote Locking System Offers Extra Security For EPIQ Series Tool Storage
Available exclusively as a factory install for the EPIQ series roll cabs, the new Snap-on ECKO Remote Locking System provides innovative, hassle-free tool protection. ECKO adds a convenient layer of security taking tool storage to the next level. “A busy day in the shop might include test drives or even a quick run to the
NASTF Panel To Address How Vehicle Cybersecurity Will Impact Future Auto Repair
A panel of experts will discuss the challenges facing OEMs in preventing vehicle hacking while preserving productivity and convenience in auto repair. This topic will be a key focus of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall 2015 General Meeting, taking place from 1-4:30 pm (PT) on Nov. 4, in the Venetian Hotel/Sands Expo
Honda North America’s Executive Vice President Speaks Before The Senate Regarding Takata Airbag Recalls
On June 23, Rick Schostek, executive vice president, Honda North America, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, regarding Honda’s use of defective Takata Airbags in its vehicles and several deaths that have occurred as a result. In his statement before the Senate, Schostek acknowledged that in the past two weeks
SEMA Secures Senate Resolution For ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 196 (S. Res. 196) designating July 10, 2015 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The resolution was requested by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils. The date marks the sixth commemoration in what has become an
WIX Filters Launches Proactive Molecular Hydraulic Oil Water Absorber
In response to industry and customer needs, WIX Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, has launched what it says is the world’s first proactive molecular hydraulic oil water absorber. WIX’s hydraulic oil water absorber offers ongoing protection by removing all forms of water – bound, free and emulsified – in all hydraulic oils. The
Parts Plus Renews Primary Sponsorship Of Top Fuel Driver Clay Millican For Fifth Consecutive NHRA Series
Parts Plus has reached an agreement with McLeansboro, Ill.-based Stringer Performance to return as the primary sponsor of Top Fuel driver Clay Millican for a fifth-consecutive season in the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. “We’re pleased to announce our continued sponsorship of Clay Millican and the Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster as part