Snap-on Increases Optional European Coverage In New Software Upgrade 15.4
With each software upgrade, Snap-on continues to increase its optional European coverage to put automotive repair shops in the perfect position to be highly profitable. The added European coverage available in the new Software Upgrade 15.4 puts even more power in the technician’s hands to increase repair opportunities and keep even the toughest European repair
Registration Now Open For MACS 2016 Training Event
Registration is now open for the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide’s 2016 Training Event and Trade Show, which is scheduled to take place Feb. 11-13, 2016, at the Caribe Royale all-suite hotel and convention center in Orlando, Florida. The 2016 event theme is “Mobile A/C: The Next Generation,” highlighting the new technologies and generational
Snap-on Offering Free European Vehicle Adapter Kits In New Promotion
To help automotive shops expand their diagnostic tool’s capabilities, Snap-on is offering a free European vehicle adapter kit worth $350 when they buy European Vehicle Software now through Aug. 31. “The Snap-on European Vehicle Software summer promotion is the perfect time to get all of the power that your diagnostic tool was designed to deliver
ZF TRW Produces 60 Millionth Electric Park Brake Unit
ZF TRW has recently produced its 60 millionth Electric Park Brake (EPB) motor-on-caliper unit. The technology was first developed at ZF TRW’s global technical center in Koblenz, Germany, and the company also now produces EPB in North America and China. Manfred Meyer, vice president, ZF TRW Braking Engineering, commented, “The production of our 60 millionth EPB
How The Buy Local Movement Works For Your Independent Repair Shop
If you’ve ever seen a ‘buy local’ bumper sticker or stopped at the local farmers’ market on a Saturday morning, then you’ve seen the buy local movement at work. Through business alliances, local chambers of commerce and community events, the movement encourages consumers to support locally-owned, independent businesses because of the unique and rewarding benefits
First All-Women Racing Team To Compete In The 100th Running Of The Indy 500
Grace Autosport, the first all-female IndyCar Series racing team, announced plans to compete in the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. From the team owner to race engineers, aerodynamicists and the drive, to marketing and public relations directors, the women of Grace Autosport will be on the grid for the
Magneti Marelli And Faurecia Launch Joint Venture In Brazil
Magneti Marelli and Faurecia have announced the start of production in their joint venture (JV) delivering interior and exterior parts for vehicles assembled at the new Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) plant in Goiana, Pernambuco, Brazil. Named FMM Pernambuco Componentes Automotivos Limitada, the JV is initially majority-owned by Magneti Marelli (65 percent), while Faurecia holds 35
OEMs To Debut New Training Programs At NACE | CARS 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen will provide training July 21-25 as part of NACE | CARS 2015 in Detroit. Several of these companies will be using this year’s show as a platform to launch new training programs. “The support and participation of the car manufacturers is a significant and
Snap-on Offers Optional European Coverage For New Software Upgrade 15.2
Working on European cars can be a challenge and the last thing that technicians need is being let down by their diagnostic tool. That’s why Snap-on continues to increase its optional European coverage available upgrade after upgrade, including the new Software Upgrade 15.2. With new and enhanced coverage all the way back to 1998 for
Snap-on Introduces New Software Upgrade 15.2
Keeping a technician’s diagnostic tool up-to-date is the only way a shop can ensure that they have the latest codes, tests, tips and data out of the box and miles down the road. With the new Snap-on Software Upgrade 15.2, technicians will have access to the most comprehensive software available for European, Asian and domestic