‘Driving Innovation’ Road Tour Showcases Bosch Leadership in Automotive Technology
Bosch launched “Driving Innovation,” a dramatic interactive traveling road tour at this year’s Indy 500 to demonstrate Bosch’s leadership in advancing automotive technology and building business for parts stores and service facilities.
WIX Filters Announces the Fast Cars and Country Stars Sweepstakes
WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, through a partnership with the Performance Racing Network, is bringing race fans the Fast Cars and Country Stars Sweepstakes, which will provide one winner with a grand prize trip for two in 2012 to the capital of country music, Nashville, TN, and Bristol Motor Speedway for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race.
Greg Biffle Crew Chief Greg Erwin Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award at Darlington
Greg Biffle and the #16 3M Ford Fusion made steady progress all night and barely avoided a multi-car crash in the closing laps to finish eighth in Saturday’s NASCAR Showtime Southern 500 Sprint Cup event at Darlington (SC) Raceway. Following the race, Biffle’s crew chief, Greg Erwin, received Federal-Mogul’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in recognition of the #16 Ford’s improvement throughout the race.
Federal-Mogul Expands MOOG Line with New Control Arms, Other Components for Nearly 10 Million Late-Model Applications
Among the latest MOOG components are right and left upper control arms with premium integral ball joints for nearly 1.4 million 2002-2005 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator models.
MOOG Offers Rear Inner Compensator Link/Tie Rod End for Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Models
According to Federal-Mogul, the innovative MOOG Problem Solver design (No. ES800560), now available for 2002-2005 Ford Explorer and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator models, was developed in response to technician requests for a more durable component that eliminates the need to replace the entire rear link assembly on these applications.
Federated to Sponsor ‘Two Guys Garage’ Television Show
Federated Auto Parts will sponsor the popular television show “Two Guys Garage” in 2011. The first episode of the season is scheduled to air on May 7 on SPEED with replays of the first episode airing on May 11 and May 12. Viewers should check local listings for air times in their area.
Popular ‘Totally MOOG’ Promotion Returns Now Through May 31 with Thousands of Prizes for Professional Technicians
The “Totally MOOG” technician rewards program, one of the most popular promotions ever for automotive repair professionals, returns now through May 31, 2011, with thousands of prizes for professionals who rely on the aftermarket’s number one line of replacement steering and suspension components.
Executive Interview: Jeff Stauffer, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Affinia Brake & Chassis Group
Jeff Stauffer has more than 30 years of experience working with many of the aftermarket industry’s premier brands like Monroe, MOOG, and now leads the marketing and brand strategy, planning and programs support for Raybestos brakes and chassis.
Raybestos Brakes Help Make Bristol Victory Look ‘EZ’ for Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch earned Joe Gibbs Racing and Raybestos Brakes & Chassis their first win of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup series season this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. In his No. 18 M&M’s Toyota, Busch took the checkered flag in Sunday’s Scotts EZ Seed 300 to sweep the weekend at the famed Tennessee short track.
Twice the Kennys, Twice the Fun With ‘Get Dirty with Kennys’ Sweepstakes
It’s back and better than ever. The “Get Dirty with Kennys” sweepstakes promises to be twice the fun and twice the adventure in 2011. The annual opportunity to race against dirt track legends Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace is an exclusive contest for Federated Car Care Center members.