Tenneco Launches Ride Control Business on All-New Ford Escape
Tenneco announced it is launching ride control business on the all-new 2013 Ford Escape. Beginning this month, Tenneco will supply front struts and rear monotube shocks for the Escape platform, which will be produced at Ford’s Louisville assembly plant.
Monroe Promotion Offers $30 Mail-In Rebate for Replacement Shocks on Popular Trucks, SUVs
Tenneco Inc. is driving sales of its Monroe shocks and struts for light trucks and SUVs this summer by offering consumers a $30 mail-in rebate through the “Summer Truck Shock Sale” promotion, running through June 30, 2012.
Federal-Mogul Introduces Nearly 120 MOOG Control Arms, Other Replacement Parts for Foreign Nameplate and Domestic Models
Federal-Mogul has announced that its MOOG steering and suspension line now includes nearly 120 additional control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends and other replacement parts for popular foreign nameplate and domestic models.
Chad Johnston, Crew Chief for Martin Truex Jr. and No. 56 Toyota, Named Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at Dover
Chad Johnston picked up one big prize before jetting back to North Carolina for an even bigger one. The crew chief for the NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” after the No. 56 car gained 11 positions to finish seventh in Sunday’s NASCAR FedEx 400 at Dover (DE) International Speedway.
Gabriel New Commercial/Heavy-Duty Smartphone Part Search Places Product Availability at Customers’ Fingertips
Gabriel announces the enhancement of its mobile part search with the addition of an all-new mobile Smartphone part search for commercial, heavy-duty truck, trailer or bus shocks.
Steve Letarte, Crew Chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr., Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Talladega
Steve Letarte, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet Impala, was named the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega (AL) Superspeedway. The No. 88 car picked up nine positions and improved by a race-high 0.039-second per lap over the second half of the race to deliver its sixth consecutive top-10 finish. Earnhardt now stands third in driver points after nine races.
Veyance Technologies Expands Coverage with 175 New Part Numbers in Aftermarket, Heavy-Duty Lines
Veyance Technologies, manufacturer of Goodyear Engineered Products, has announced the release of 175 new part numbers to its automotive aftermarket and heavy-duty product lines for the first quarter of 2012.
Top-Five Finish at Martinsville Brings Matt Kenseth Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig Another MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Matt Kenseth delivered a gutsy performance at one of his least favorite tracks and crew chief Jimmy Fennig earned his second MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in three weeks as the Roush Fenway Racing-owned No. 17 Ford Fusion finished fourth in Sunday’s Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville (VA) Speedway.
Arnott Announces New West Coast Distribution Center
Arnott Inc. has announced the opening of a West Coast Distribution Center in California. The new facility is part of Arnott’s ongoing commitment to enhance customer support in North America and across the world.
Suspension Tech: Monotube Shocks and Struts
When the monotube design was invented back in the 1950s, it was a revolutionary breakthrough in shock absorber technology. The floating piston and high pressure gas charge solved the foaming problem that had plagued conventional hydraulic shocks for a long time.
Matt Kenseth Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig is Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at Bristol
Jimmy Fennig, crew chief for Matt Kenseth and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 17 Best Buy Ford Fusion, was named MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” following Kenseth’s runner-up finish in Sunday’s Food City 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at Bristol (TN) Motor Speedway.
Arnott Parts Now Searchable on ShowMeTheParts.com
Arnott Industries has announced that its parts database is now searchable via ShowMeTheParts.com.