EPA To Propose Eliminating Use Of 134a In Vehicles, Consumer Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it will soon issue a proposed rule that would eliminate the use of 134a as a refrigerant in new motor vehicles and as an aerosol in many consumer products.
MAHLE Service Solutions Becomes Official Name For MAHLE Aftermarket Tool And Equipment Division
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently announced that MAHLE Service Solutions is now the official name for the company’s division specializing in the tool and equipment segment. MAHLE RTI, formerly RTI Technologies located in York, Pa., is a key component of the new division.
Resolve To Keep Your Online Marketing Resolutions
Last year, I described resolutions as promises you make to yourself in hopes of making a positive difference in your life and the lives of others. You know … those promises you usually break before the second week of January! How about breaking that cycle? Let’s revisit some of those resolutions from 2013 and take a look at new resolutions for 2014.
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT Brake Pads Now Available For Several Additional Late-Model Applications
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads featuring the brand’s exclusive 2021-compliant low-copper friction technology have been introduced for 2014 Mazda 6 passenger cars and several other popular late-model foreign nameplate and domestic applications. Each new ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT pad features the Wagner OE21 low-copper friction formulation, which is 35 percent quieter and offers 15 percent more stopping power and up to 40 percent greater fade resistance than previous Wagner formulations.
Nearly 70 Parts Added To MOOG Steering And Suspension Line
Federal-Mogul has announced the addition of nearly 70 parts to its MOOG Steering and Suspension product line. The latest expansion of the MOOG line includes more than 50 parts for late-model foreign nameplate passenger vehicles from BMW, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Toyota and other manufacturers.
NHTSA Announces Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communication Policy
Anthony Foxx, U.S. Department of Transportation secretary, announced recently that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will begin taking steps toward a proposed mandate requiring new vehicles to contain vehicle-to-vehicle technology (V2V). NHTSA notes that this technology will “improve safety by allowing vehicles to ‘talk’ to each other and ultimately avoid many crashes altogether by exchanging basic safety data, such as speed and position, 10 times per second.”
ACDelco ‘Powers Up’ For First 2014 Sales Promotion
Every technician knows it takes the right tools to get the job done. For its first promotion of 2014, ACDelco is offering two of its most popular licensed power tools for qualified parts purchases.
Massachusetts Considering Tire Aging Bill
Recently, a joint committee in the Massachusetts legislature heard testimony on a proposed tire aging bill. The bill would make it illegal for passenger vehicles to have tires more than six years old. In addition, the bill would amend the state’s vehicle emissions testing requirements to include safety testing of most vehicle components. If passed, safety testing would include tires, brakes, steering, suspension, exhaust systems, lights and seat belts.
National Car Care Month Is On The Horizon
With severe weather striking most of the country this winter, it’s hard to believe that National Car Care Month in April is on the horizon. However, it’s not too early to think about ways to leverage the Car Care Council’s national consumer media campaign to help grow your business.
More Federated Free Fuel Fridays Ahead
Federated Auto Parts is bringing back its Free Fuel Fridays contest. Every Friday through March 28, Federated will give away two free gas cards on each of its Federated Auto Parts and Federated Car Care Facebook pages.
ACDelco Doubles Parts And Labor Coverage For All Professional Service Center Program Participants
ACDelco Professional Service Center (PSC) program participants now offer parts and labor coverage of 24 months/24,000 miles (whichever comes first) to consumers on qualified maintenance and repairs. This is double the amount of previous coverage.
Executive Q&A: Max Dull, MAHLE Tool & Equipment Division
Max Dull joined MAHLE Clevite, Inc. in 2013 and serves as the general manager of the company’s newly formed division to address the tool and equipment industry. Through its RTI brand, the division develops and distributes automotive maintenance equipment including air conditioning service, fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems into the repair shop equipment sector of the automotive aftermarket.
