Federal-Mogul Introduces Six New Carter Replacement Fuel Pump Module Assemblies
Federal-Mogul has introduced six Carter premium replacement fuel pump module assemblies that the company states are “the first available through the automotive aftermarket for 10 popular Honda applications.”
Thousands of Prizes, including ‘Ultimate College Football Experience’ Trip Package, Available Through Wagner ThermoQuiet ‘Fall Blitz’ Promotion
Automotive parts counter people and professional technicians can earn chances to win thousands of prizes – including tailgating gear, sports-themed outdoor apparel and an “Ultimate College Football Experience” trip package – through the Wagner ThermoQuiet (TQ) “Fall Blitz” promotion from Federal-Mogul.
Repair Shop Owners in Bellingham, WA, Partner with Make a Wish to Restore Pontiac Trans Am
Brian Kelly, owner of Dr. John’s Auto Clinic in Bellingham, WA, headed up a group of repair shop owners, auto parts suppliers and other local businesses to make a wish come true for a local boy with a serious kidney ailment. Working with Make a Wish, the volunteers restored a 1984 Pontiac Trans Am.
Baja 1000 Champion Joe Bacal to Keynote MACS 2012 Convention
For more than a decade, Bacal tested Toyota products at the company’s Technical Center and eventually became their lead off-road specialist.
New Federated Television Commercials Highlight Benefits of Federated Car Care
Federated Auto Parts has produced three new television commercials that are currently airing nationally. All three commercials emphasize the advantages of having vehicles serviced by the professionals at Federated Car Care Centers.
Foul Smell in Camry Turns Out to Be Dead Snake
The smell was so bad in the car, a Camry owner in Thief River Falls, MN, wasn’t even able to get into the car. To make matters worse, the owner couldn’t find any auto repair shops in the area willing to tackle the problem. Finally, the Bodyworks in Baxter, MN, took on the challenge and found a dead three-foot-long boa constrictor wedged in the floor structure underneath the driver’s seat.
David Ragan Gets First Sprint Cup Victory, Crew Chief Drew Blickensderfer Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Daytona
David Ragan erased memories of the February miscue that cost him an almost certain Daytona 500 victory and held on through 10 extra laps of racing to win Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Following the checkered flag, Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief for Ragan and the #6 UPS “We Love Logistics” Ford, was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Chassis Parts “Problem Solver of the Race.”
Revamped SEMA Education Institute Features More Than 200 Business Courses
SEMA members and professionals in the automotive specialty equipment market now have access to more than 200 business courses through the recently revamped SEMA Educational Institute (SEI) eLearning Center. The online business resource gives users solutions to many of today’s biggest challenges, the association says.
Two Oregon Students Win 62nd Annual Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition
In addition to thousands of dollars in scholarships, the winning team will job shadow Roush Fenway Racing’s NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 6 Ford team leading up to and during the Subway Jalapeno 250 on July 1 at Daytona International Speedway.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises According to RBC Consumer Outlook Index
One of the chief forces depressing consumer confidence – high fuel prices – appears to have abated, according to RBC.
ATMC Announces Call for Entries for 2011 Training Awards
ATMC will honor outstanding or innovative training programs designed for service or support in the transportation industry through the awards program, which is open to any person or entity providing training in the industry.
Technician Killed When Truck Rolls Off Lift
A technician working at Ace Automotive in New Albany, IN, was killed recently when a truck he was working on fell off the hydraulic lift.
