http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage Motor Age is the technical publication that covers the domestic and import automotive service industry for owners, managers and professional service technicians and mechanics. 2009-11-07T13:57:16Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/TIA-issues-new-TPMS-relearn-chart-for-tire-special/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639621?ref=25 All of 2009?s new auto releases and some of the 2010 model-year cars are included in an updated TIA TPMS Relearn Chart just published by the Tire Industry Association (TIA). 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639621null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Shop-owners-dont-commiserate-but-problem-solve-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639999?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? The topics that keep shop owners up at night and concerned about is not the same thing as what drew their attention a couple of years ago. But putting a group of owners together in one room during CARS might help a few owners sleep a little easier. A four-owner panel discussion turned into a sharing of ideas at ?What Are Owners Doing Differently Today that They Weren?t Doing 18 Months Ago?? during the Friday morning education session at CARS. Covering topics from operations to services, marketing and more, many attendees walked out with at least a couple of ideas on how to handle what they?re facing. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639999null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/TIA-booting-up-with-refreshed-tire-industry-cybers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639623?ref=25 Upgraded Internet content has been launched to boost the Tire Industry Association?s (TIA) online offerings. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639623null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/A-healthy-mix-of-new-traditional-media-needed-for-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639977?ref=25 About 20 years ago, most people didn't even know what an e-mail address was. Now, it's an essential part of doing business, says Todd Hayes, founder of autoshopanswers.com, who addressed attendees Friday at the NACE/CARS exhibition. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639977null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Tire-industry-specific-legal-representation-now-av/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639622?ref=25 Members of the Tire Industry Association are now able to obtain legal advice through a partnership formed with Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, the nation?s third-largest labor and employment law firm. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639622null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Glimmers-of-change-direct-ASA-focuses-for-2010/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640085?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? Few would argue there has been a lot of change in the last year in the automotive industry. But Ron Pyle, Automotive Service Association (ASA) president, says that there are glimmers of hope. There are glimmers of change, as well, as Pyle during his address during ASA?s annual press conference spoke briefly about changes that could be on the way. Following a survey of members during the last year, the association is taking stock and making sure its offerings truly represent what members need. 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/640085null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Exhaust%2FEmissions/Performance-exhaust-systems/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639852?ref=25 MBRP has three performance exhaust systems for the new Dodge Ram Hemi 1500 that crank things up a notch. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639852/PerformanceExhausts_639807_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639852/PerformanceExhausts_639807_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639852/PerformanceExhausts_639807_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2008+SEMA+Show/SEMA-Show-attendees-also-eying-the-tires-on-stop-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639618?ref=25 Nitto and General are among the tire makers on the front lines at this week?s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. General?s Exclaim tires are prominent on custom cars at Hyundai?s booth, while Nitto?s display is hosting a high profile one-of-a-kind concept creation by Ken Lingenfelter of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639618null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+AAPEX/Industry-should-observe-diverse-employee-landscape/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639845?ref=25 Our workplaces are becoming more diverse by the day. In fact, the word "minority" could be a term of the past, as Asians, Latinos and African-American will comprise half of the U.S. population by 2050, according to John DiBenedetto, executive vice president and chief people officer of General Parts International. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639845null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Clements-shines-light-on-similarities-between-repa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639856?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? While the repair side of the industry continues to change, there are more ways it can reach across and help others in the aftermarket. It was a fitting message during the opening ceremony of the co-located NACE and CARS on Thursday morning. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639856null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Hardware+and+Fasteners/Organic-polymer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639851?ref=25 EcoTecPower or ETP is an organic polymer, which is safe and easy to use, ecologically friendly, harmless to personnel, 100 percent non-toxic and biodegradable, according to the company. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639851/OrganicPolymer_639803_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639851/OrganicPolymer_639803_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639851/OrganicPolymer_639803_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Goodyear-to-roll-out-jumbo-OTR-tires/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639614?ref=25 Goodyear plans to begin production of 63-inch, 12,000-pound off-the-road (OTR) tires during the latter portion of next year. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639614null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Flight-1549-captain-credits-training-for-dramatic-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639861?ref=25 LAS VEGAS - "You act like you already know who I am," Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger joked to the audience during his keynote address at NACE Thursday morning. "But that wasn't always the case." Sullenberger is the U.S. Airways pilot of Flight 1549 who was thrust into the national spotlight when he landed his plane in the Hudson River in January after colliding with a flock birds, and successfully evacuated all 155 passengers. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639861null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/RMA-Tire-shipments-down-13-in-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639613?ref=25 Although expanded tire sales are anticipated for 2010, this year?s total tire shipments are likely to drop by about 13 percent due primarily to sharp decreases in demand for OEM car and commercial truck tires, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639613null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Gates-discusses-serpentine-belt-diagnostics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639844?ref=25 At least one in five vehicles requires a new belt, according to the Car Care Council. And with more than 240 million vehicles on the road, that leaves plenty of opportunity for sales in the repair bay. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639844null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Vehicle-Service-Group-up-and-running/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639842?ref=25 Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a new holding company announced by Dover Industrial Products in May 2009, is up and running. VSG combines Rotary Lift and Chief Automotive Technologies, along with six other leading global brands of vehicle lifts and service equipment: Forward Lift, Direct Lift, Revolution, Hanmecson, nogra and Blitz. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639842null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Menkes-Automotive-Repair-named-Motor-Age-Top-Shop-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639855?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? There were some pretty happy phone calls between Las Vegas and Newburgh, Ind., Thursday afternoon. During the ASA awards luncheon Thursday at NACE and CARS, Motor Age honored Menke's Automotive Repair as the 2009 Top Shop. Owners Vernie and Barb Menke follow in the footsteps of 2008 winner Aaron Clements, of C&C Automotive in Augusta, Ga., as the winners of the fourth annual contest. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639855null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/MEMA-champions-to-improve-the-aftermarket/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639732?ref=25 The economy has created many challenges and opportunities for the aftermarket — and both can work to make the industry stronger. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639732null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Getting-a-busy-signal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639877?ref=25 George Witt discusses with CARS attendees about if it is OK to leave a phone off the hook, giving customers a busy signal. Witt says under some circumstances it is OK, and it might be better than some voicemails. He presented "Service Advisor Tips and Strategies" during Wednesday morning's CARS educational sessions. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639877null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/The-tech-advantage/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639876?ref=25 The new TRICO Tech program reaches out to the wholesale segment by encouraging inspection and replacement of wiper blades during the repair event. Brian Norko, vice president of sales and marketing, explains some of the expectations of this program. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639876null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Hardware+and+Fasteners/Fail-safe-alternator-pulley/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639849?ref=25 AIM offers the fail-safe, quiet Facet Reactiv belt vibration isolating alternator pulley. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639849/alternatorpulley_639841_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639849/alternatorpulley_639841_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639849/alternatorpulley_639841_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Pace-of-new-tires-from-Goodyear-ahead-of-companys-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639619?ref=25 Goodyear reports that its 57 product launches during the first nine months of 2009 have surpassed its roll-out target for the entire year. 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639619null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+Industry+Week/Activant-catalog-added-to-ASA-Tire-Systems-softwar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639338?ref=25 Tire dealers and repair shops using TireMaster business management software will have a means to access a comprehensive auto parts catalog, thanks to Activant's Integrated Service Estimator (ISE). 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639338null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Huseman-takes-TORC-honors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639616?ref=25 Rick Huseman, driver of the No. 36 Monster Energy/Traxxas/Toyota/Toyo Tires Tundra, has won the Pro 4X4 Truck class championship for The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639616null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Letting-parts-get-lost-in-the-shuffle-can-lead-to-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639456?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? It?s your budget, you need to track it. And while you?re tracking it, keep an eye on parts and products that could be lost along the way. Even just losing a $6 product could end up costing your shop big time, up to $600 depending on what your net profit currently is. That can be some scary numbers for your bottom line, according to Charlie Fewell, who presented ?Financial Management for the Service Center? during training classes Wednesday morning at the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS). 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639456null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Town-Hall-panel-discusses-new-technology-changing-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639385?ref=25 New vehicle technologies open the doors for a new arsenal of parts and service, but aftermarket executives see a downside to these changes, like the parts proliferation that is sure to follow. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639385null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/SPX-hosting-Webinar-next-week/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639241?ref=25 SPX is hosting a free one hour Webinar next week to help technicians improve their diagnostics skills. The Webinar will cover the Pegisys, graphing, bidirectional control, Mode 6, Direct Hit and scope usage. The Webinar is Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639241null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/ContiTech-to-partner-with-Advance-Auto-Parts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639426?ref=25 ContiTech's Power Transmission Group has signed an agreement with Advance Auto Parts to distribute and sell timing belts and timing kits. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639426null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Autolite-program-aims-to-break-spark-plug-misconce/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639384?ref=25 The Autolite team is putting their spark plugs to the test with the 2010 Autolite Challenge — a comprehensive program that is part online instant win game, part money-back guarantee for consumers and part training and rewards opportunity for technicians. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639384null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Fras-Le-taking-science-to-the-track-with-new-provi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639488?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? The road ahead is laying out in more than 10 miles of track for Fras-Le. The company, which focuses strongly on its global reach, next month will open its new proving ground in Brazil. According to CEO and Director of Investor Relations Daniel Randon, 18 types of tracks covering 10 miles will be key for the company. Not only will it be able to test its many passenger and commercial offerings. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639488null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Changing-plans-can-help-shops-improve-strategies-i/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639457?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? As the economy keeps changing, today?s shop owners need to make sure not only are they looking forward, but they have plans in place. From their people to their business methods, today?s shop owners need to be prepared to change with the changing times, says Larry Edwards, president of Edwards & Associates Consulting. It starts with you, who needs to be prepared to offer new products. 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/639457null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Tenneco-sets-achieves-goals-of-complete-coverage/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639097?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? Heading into 2010, Tenneco has its sights set on continued coverage, some specific models and a new warranty. Monroe shocks is pushing its covers in the coming year, including pressing its first to market and late model applications, says Bill Dennie, director, Ride Control Channel Management, Tenneco. The company also is going after Kia and Hyundai for 2010 as part of its coming 160-plus new SKUs. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639097null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Chinese-auto-market-matures/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638868?ref=25 Fifteen years ago, Chinese automotive businesses were intensely interested in joint venture agreements with overseas companies. Not anymore. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/638868null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Accessories+%7C+Passenger+Cars/Harley-Davidson-tonneau-covers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639122?ref=25 TruXedo, Inc. releases the Lo Pro QT and Lo Pro QT Harley-Davidson Edition tonneau covers for the 2009-2010 Hummer H3T. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639122/HarleyDavidsonTonneauCovers_639074_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639122/HarleyDavidsonTonneauCovers_639074_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639122/HarleyDavidsonTonneauCovers_639074_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Liquid-Wrench-takes-history-into-the-future-with-n/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639079?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? With 70 years of experience behind them, Liquid Wrench is reformulating some it its products and pushing out information through the Internet. Mike Guggenheimer, vice president of marketing, says the company is boasting a new Web site, www.liquidwrench.com, that features new search functions and more specific application videos that are tailored to technicians? needs. By implementing these new functions as well as a new texting feature, Liquid Wrench is hoping to reach more end users with more specific content. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639079null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Monro-rolls-out-easy-to-learn-and-use-POS-at-30-ne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638651?ref=25 Monro has successfully deployed VAST Point of Sale software from Aftersoft into 30 recently acquired tire stores, according to Burt August Jr., director of information technology. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638651null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+AAPEX/Get-ready-to-talk-to-vehicles-outside-your-shop-so/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638936?ref=25 LAS VEGAS ? Vehicle connectivity is becoming more and more common, so you better be ready to prepare your customers for what?s coming down the pike and get them ready to be able to watch it live in their shops. Mike Blicher, business development director of automotive, commercial and military markets for Immersion Corp., says in fact, some people will be buying their vehicles based more on their connectivity than anything else. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638936null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/Honeywell-international-meeting-designed-to-help-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639072?ref=25 Honeywell wants to help its global distributors and retailers grow business ? and is doing something about it. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/639072null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Uni-Select-keeps-focus-on-independents/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638885?ref=25 Richard Roy, president and CEO of Uni-Select, Inc., encapsulates the company?s strategy as this: "We've always had a real focus on the independent distributors. This is our bread and butter." 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/638885null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Accessories+%7C+Passenger+Cars/Reverse-backing-system/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639119?ref=25 There's a new line of collision avoidance reverse backing systems (audible and camera systems), which will audibly or visually warn the driver if the vehicle is at risk of a reverse accident. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639119/ReverseBackingSystems_639053_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639119/ReverseBackingSystems_639053_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639119/ReverseBackingSystems_639053_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Welding/Oxy-fuel-cutting-and-heating/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639120?ref=25 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces the Oxweld Trade Master GT II Outfit, an extra heavy-duty outfit for handheld oxy-fuel cutting and heating. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639120/OxyweldCutting_639068_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639120/OxyweldCutting_639068_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639120/OxyweldCutting_639068_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Ignition+Parts/Flywheels-and-clutches/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/639121?ref=25 Fidanza has designed a complete range of its popular performance flywheels and clutches for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2L LS3. 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639121/FlywheelsClutches_639070_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639121/FlywheelsClutches_639070_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/639121/FlywheelsClutches_639070_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Financial/151st-consecutive-dividend-to-be-paid-by-Cooper/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638648?ref=25 Once again the Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is paying out a quarterly dividend to its shareholders, marking the 151st consecutive time such funds have been disbursed. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638648null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Welding/Portable-welding-machine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638654?ref=25 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces the Caddy Tig 1500i and 2200i single-phase DC/CC portable welding machines. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638654/PortableWeldingMachine_638539_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638654/PortableWeldingMachine_638539_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638654/PortableWeldingMachine_638539_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Vehicle+Lifts/Mohawk-weight-gauges/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638655?ref=25 Mohawk's weight gauge is a scale on the lift and is available for all Mohawk two-post and mobile column lifts from 7,000- to 30,000-lb. capacities. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638655/WeightGauge_638533_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638655/WeightGauge_638533_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638655/WeightGauge_638533_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Vehicle+Lifts/Kahuna-vehicle-lift-system/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638652?ref=25 Chief Automotive Technologies' Kahuna lift/pulling system enables vehicle lifting and anchoring performed nearly simultaneously without removing the vehicle from the lift. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638652/VehicleLift_638105_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638652/VehicleLift_638105_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638652/VehicleLift_638105_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Tire+Topics/Accord-among-Hoosier-and-Continental-set-to-enhanc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638628?ref=25 Hoosier Racing Tire and Continental are joining forces, combining high performance street- and race-tire marketing along with research and development activities. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638628null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Balistrieri-new-director-at-SPAL-USA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637838?ref=25 SPAL USA has named Thom Balistrieri director of consumer sales for North America across all company divisions, including fans, blowers and accessories. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637838null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/2009+Industry+Week/Pirelli-unveiling-several-new-tires-at-Las-Vegas-S/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638650?ref=25 Pirelli will be introducing two new ?green? tires along with add-ons to its existing lines at this week?s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The company will also be displaying an array of eye-catching custom vehicles equipped with its tires. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638650null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Chemicals/Delta-9-headlight-sealant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638649?ref=25 Fitzgerald's Restoration has developed Delta 9 Headlight Sealer. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638649/HeadlightSealant_638110_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638649/HeadlightSealant_638110_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638649/HeadlightSealant_638110_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/OReilly-to-use-Experian-vehicle-population-service/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637861?ref=25 Experian Automotive and O?Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced a new relationship in which O?Reilly will use Experian?s AutoCount Vehicles in Operation offering to help its business make stronger inventory decisions for each of its more than 3,400 U.S. locations. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637861null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/MAHLE-Clevite-wins-service-award/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637867?ref=25 MAHLE Clevite Canada, ULC received the prestigious E.R.I. “Outstanding Service Award” during the annual E.R.I. convention in October in Toronto. Each year, E.R.I., a large machine shop buying group in Canada, selects a candidate for its “Outstanding Service Award” based on a national poll of the entire E.R.I. membership. The “Outstanding Service Award” recognizes MAHLE Clevite Canada for taking the most care and time to effectively serve the needs of E.R.I.’s machine shop customer base. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637867null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Tire-Rack-attacks-challenges-of-winter-with-consum/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638647?ref=25 Jack Frost has already made an early visit in parts of the country, surprising plenty of motorists ?and some football fans? not yet prepared for the challenges of inclement weather, according to Tire Rack, which has issued advice aimed at helping drivers cope with winter conditions. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/452009/638647null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Climate+Control/Cold-air-intake-systems/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638653?ref=25 The line of Spectre Performance cold air intake systems is engineered to increase airflow to the motor. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638653/ColdAirIntake_638530_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638653/ColdAirIntake_638530_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/452009/638653/ColdAirIntake_638530_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/EXCLUSIVE-INTERVIEW-JOSE-MARIA-ALAPONT/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638508?ref=25 To kick off Industry Week, Advanstar Automotive Group's Editorial Director Larry Silvey sat down with Jose Maria Alapont, the president, CEO and director of Federal-Mogul Corp., one of the most influential companies in today's aftermarket and OEM industries. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/638508null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/2009+AAPEX/AASA-asks-Do-you-Know-Your-Parts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638622?ref=25 We've all heard the adage that everything has its price. And for low-cost, low-quality aftermarket parts, the cost could be steep and devastating for the entire industry. 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/452009/638622null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/AVLs-Smart-Sampler-478-designed-to-enhance-engine-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637773?ref=25 AVL has released a new emission measurement tool that will help vehicle manufacturers and engine makers meet changing emissions regulation. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637773null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Tire-dealers-mobilize-for-Meals-On-Wheels/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637734?ref=25 Firestone Complete Auto Care is launching Together For Life, a student video competition aimed at addressing hunger issues among American senior citizens in coinciding with a Meals On Wheels partnership among the tire maker?s retail outlets. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637734null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/New-Indiana-Snider-Tire-retread-plant-to-supply-Ar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637733?ref=25 Snider Tire has opened a new retreading plant in Bluffton, Ind. The facility, which utilizes Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT), will be supplying Snider?s Tire and Retread Asset Control System (TRACS) to company locations in Blytheville, Ark. and Cambridge, Ohio. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637733null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/DealerTrack-to-present-best-practices-at-Digital-D/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637771?ref=25 DealerTrack Holdings, Inc., a provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, reports that its management team will be presenting four best practice sessions at the 7th Annual Digital Dealer Conference next week in Nashville, Tenn. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637771null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Auto-Supply-Company-converts-to-Activant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637499?ref=25 Auto Supply Company, Inc., a leading automotive replacement parts distributor with 22 locations throughout North Carolina and the Roanoke Valley of Virginia, is replacing its multiple enterprise operating systems with the innovative Activant Vision® system from Activant Solutions Inc. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637499null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Continental-and-Hoosier-Announce-Strategic-Allianc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638029?ref=25 The convergence of the high-performance street tire and race tire industries took a significant step forward today as Continental Tire and Hoosier Racing Tire announced a strategic alliance based on a shared vision for motorsports marketing and race proven technology. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/442009/638029null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Slipping-in-and-out-of-4WD/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637844?ref=25 The owner of a shop in Georgia is asking for help with a transmission. Since we've been getting a lot of transmission questions, I figured we can help this guy out, too. The vehicle is a 2002 Ford Explorer (Engine: V6; Transmission: Automatic auto 4 wheel drive) with Goodyear Fortera 255/70r16 tires. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637844null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/US-Army-uses-Snap-on-diagnostic-tool-for-Humvees/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637475?ref=25 Looking for a diagnostic tool that could be all that it could be? The United States Army turned to Snap-on and has chosen the SOLUS PRO™ as the U.S. Army’s diagnostic tool for use on its Humvees. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637475null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Tools%3A+Hand%2C+Power+%26+Service+Equipment/Hex-key-wrench-sets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637521?ref=25 Snap-on's L-Shaped Hex Key Wrench Sets include three options: nine-piece Metric L-Shaped Hex Wrench Set (AWMG9), eight-piece Tamper Proof TORX L-Shaped Set (AWTR8) and 13-piece Fractional L-Shaped Hex Wrench Set (AWS13). 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637521/HexKeyWrenchSet_637366_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637521/HexKeyWrenchSet_637366_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637521/HexKeyWrenchSet_637366_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Study-Location-might-be-the-next-trend-in-your-adv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637135?ref=25 NAVTEQ, a global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, reports a new survey that illustrates just how impactful GPS-enabled location-based advertising is when it comes to finding consumers at the right time and the right place. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637135null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Tire-Rack-lauds-Yokohamas-orange-oil-tire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637132?ref=25 Yokohama?s eco-friendly dB Super E-spec tire, comprised of 80 percent non-petroleum-based products and infused with orange oil, accumulated high test scores when compared to low rolling resistance competitors during Tire Rack?s recent Real World Road Ride. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637132null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Communications-council-sponsors-2009-Womens-Board/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637253?ref=25 The Car Care Council Women?s Board announces the Automotive Communication Council (ACC) has committed to sponsoring the 2009 Women?s Board activities. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637253null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Schwab-prepares-consumer-based-QampA-about-winter-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637133?ref=25 This week?s cold weather streak in the Great Northwest reminds drivers to prepare for the challenges of maneuvering in snow and ice, according to Les Schwab Tire Centers, which has prepared a Q&A on safe motoring techniques. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637133null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Engine+Parts/Replacement-engine-applications/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637519?ref=25 General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GM SPO) announces new lower pricing on the four most popular applications for new 5.7/350cid replacement engines available through GM Parts Powertrain Dealers. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637519/EngineReplacementParts_637352_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637519/EngineReplacementParts_637352_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637519/EngineReplacementParts_637352_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/US-Postal-Service-uses-Precision-Fleet-Brakes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637254?ref=25 Precision Fleet Brakes has signed an agreement with Canam, the official supplier of high quality engineered products for the United States Postal Service, to provide its cryogenically processed rotors for use on the postal services? fleet of LLV delivery vehicles. Precision Fleet Brakes will be one of only two manufacturers to supply brake rotors and friction to the United States Postal Service. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637254null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Fisker-buys-US-assembly-plant-to-build-plug-in-hyb/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637176?ref=25 Fisker Automotive has selected the Wilmington Assembly plant in Wilmington, Del., to build affordable plug-in hybrid cars. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/637176null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-work-for-techs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637498?ref=25 ?I?m a body tech that has been in the business for almost 20 years,? writes one community member. ?I went to Wyoming Tech and got an associates degree in business. After school I started my journey in the career I thought I would retire doing. It?s now almost 2010 and I find myself out of work again due to the shop having to close its doors.? 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637498null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Chemicals/Head-gasket-sealant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637520?ref=25 Bar's Leaks carbon fiber block seal head gasket and cooling sealant (p/n HG-1) is a strong formula designed to permanently seal any coolant leak in plastic, cast iron, copper and aluminum radiators, heater cores, freeze plugs, gaskets, intake manifolds, cylinder heads and engine blocks. 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637520/HeadGasketSealant_637362_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637520/HeadGasketSealant_637362_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637520/HeadGasketSealant_637362_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Mitchell-1-gathers-complete-customer-profiles-thro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637134?ref=25 With tough economic times still in the forecast, an independent repair shop?s ability to sell profitable maintenance work is a key component to their business survival. But how do they make the transition from just fixing broken vehicles to maximizing maintenance sales with each customer visit? 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637134null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Industry+News/Remy-Power-Products-makes-10000-grant-to-Universit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636834?ref=25 Remy Power Products has announced a $10,000 grant that will help significantly increase access to industry education through the University of the Aftermarket. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/442009/636834null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Toyo-takes-TORC-honors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637031?ref=25 Rick Huseman, driver of the No. 36 Monster Energy/Traxxas/Toyota/Toyo Tires Tundra, won the Pro 4X4 Truck class championship for The Off-Road Championship (TORC) series at Las Vegas Speedway this past weekend. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637031null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Chemicals/Hydraulic-system-stop-leak/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637322?ref=25 Bar's Leaks Jack Oil with Stop Leak (p/n HJ12) helps revitalize snowplow hydraulic systems, prevent seepage and seal leaks. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637322/rJackOil_636988_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637322/rJackOil_636988_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637322/rJackOil_636988_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Instrumentation/Domestic-and-import-wiper-parts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637327?ref=25 CARDONE offers 1,292 domestic and import wiper motor part numbers under their A1 CARDONE remanufactured brand. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637327/WiperMotorPart_637004_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637327/WiperMotorPart_637004_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637327/WiperMotorPart_637004_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/No-26-Crown-Royal-crew-chief-gets-crowning-achieve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637047?ref=25 Donnie Wingo, crew chief of the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion driven by Jamie McMurray, won the NASCAR MOOG ?Problem Solver of the Race? Award after McMurray gained 17 positions to finish sixth in the Tums Fast Relief 500 Sprint Cup event at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637047null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Lights-On-For-Safety-event-helps-hundreds-of-Minne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636829?ref=25 Early this month, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) held its 15th annual Lights On For Safety event, during which volunteers and automotive technical students conducted a free inspection and replacement of exterior vehicle light bulbs for the motoring public. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/636829null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/Washington-state-shop-owner-wins-Federated-Gold-Ru/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637046?ref=25 It will be north to Alaska for Wayne Froelich, owner of A-1 Automotive Sales and Service, a Federated Car Care Center in Spokane, Wash. Froelich is the grand prize winner of an all-expense paid Alaskan cruise for two in the 2009 Federated Gold Rush Sweepstakes. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637046null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Filters/Two-grades-of-oil-filters/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637324?ref=25 Purolator offers two grades of oil filters ? the premium Purolator PureONE and the Purolator Classic oil filter. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637324/rOilFilter_636990_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637324/rOilFilter_636990_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637324/rOilFilter_636990_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Tools%3A+Hand%2C+Power+%26+Service+Equipment/Five-position-ratcheting-screwdriver/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637325?ref=25 The Snap-on ratcheting screwdriver (SGDMRCE44) features a five-position soft grip with three locking positions. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637325/RatchetingScrewdriver_637002_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637325/RatchetingScrewdriver_637002_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/637325/RatchetingScrewdriver_637002_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/2005-Chrysler-Pacifica-No-Start/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637110?ref=25 This car came in on a hook after dying on the customer while driving. One of my fellow techs was assigned the car and proceeded to check it out. Engine spins over normally, battery appears healthy.Adding a little carb clean to the intake, he tried to see if it was a fuel issue or something else. Car still didn't start. A little more digging and he found no spark or injector pulse while cranking. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637110null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/TIA-issues-winter-tire-tips/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/637030?ref=25 With snow, ice, bitter cold, potholes and other winter delights soon upon us, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) notes that many drivers do not have the proper knowledge on how to care for their tires throughout the nasty-weather months. 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/637030null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Customer+Service/OTC-extends-Pegysis-offerings-with-new-J-Kits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636432?ref=25 OTC, an SPX® Brand, extends its Pegisys diagnostic platform with the release of its new J Kits that bundle the latest technician-requested software and hardware enhancements. The new technology now is included with every Pegisys purchase. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/636432null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Tools%3A+Hand%2C+Power+%26+Service+Equipment/Mobile-cleaning-trailer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636831?ref=25 Hotsy introduces the Trail Blazer mobile cleaning trailer, for on-site or in-the-field cleaning. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636831/MobileCleaningUnit_636652_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636831/MobileCleaningUnit_636652_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636831/MobileCleaningUnit_636652_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Light-trucks-overpopulate-passenger-cars/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636514?ref=25 Experian Automotive has announced new analysis that has shown the number of light trucks on the road in the U.S. is more than that of passenger cars. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/636514null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Accessories+%7C+Passenger+Cars/Accident-prevention-system/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636830?ref=25 Mobile Awareness debuts VisionStat Plus, a complete commercial-grade system to prevent backing accidents. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636830/AccidentPreventionSystem_636656_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636830/AccidentPreventionSystem_636656_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636830/AccidentPreventionSystem_636656_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Purolator-educating-techs-advisors-and-the-public-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636437?ref=25 Purolator is helping technicians and service advisors explain to customers better the company?s two grades of oil filters ? the premium Purolator PureONE and the Purolator Classic oil filter ? as vehicle maintenance becomes more of a premium for some consumers. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/636437null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Hams-training-the-ultimate-service-advisor-this-we/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636435?ref=25 Do you have a service advisor who with just a little more training could really enhance your shop? Hams Management Systems is working with advisors later this week to turn them into the ultimate shop employee. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/442009/636435null HTML http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Chemicals/Winter-proof-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636833?ref=25 Penray's line of winter products includes Winter Pow-R Plus, which prevents gelling of diesel fuel, prevents ice crystal formation, reduces cold filter plug point by as much as 30 degrees F, and helps improve fuel economy. Winter Pow-R Plus for BioDiesel is ready for use in BioDiesel and is ULSD compliant. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636833/WinterProofProducts_636646_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636833/WinterProofProducts_636646_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636833/WinterProofProducts_636646_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://hotautoprods.search-autoparts.com/hotautoprods/HAP+Products%3A+Storage+Containers/Tool-storage-boxes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636832?ref=25 Snap-on offers limited edition X-TS (Extreme Tool Storage) boxes. Choose from one of four Pastrana boxes or the X-TS Drift box for an innovative tool storage box. 2009-10-27T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636832/ToolStorageBoxes_636657_100_thumbnail.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636832/ToolStorageBoxes_636657_100_main.jpg http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/hotautoprods/442009/636832/ToolStorageBoxes_636657_100_flash.jpg REMOTE http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Coopers-Arkansas-tire-factory-expanding-to-247-pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636155?ref=25 Citing a growing market demand, Cooper is increasing production capacity at its tire plant in Texarkana, Ark. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636155null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Racers-drift-over-to-the-winners-column-on-Hankook/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636161?ref=25 Hankook is celebrating its most successful Formula Drift season so far following a podium finish by driver Tanner Foust at the series? season finale. The win ties Hankook with Falken and Maxxis for the most podium finishes by a tire maker for 2009, with each recording six podium appearances in seven races. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636161null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Bridgestone-consolidates-snow-tire-offerings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636157?ref=25 With winter on the way, tire dealers are reminded that Bridgestone has added two new Blizzak models to a consolidated snow tire line. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636157null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Vista-Pro-relocates-to-Nashville/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636199?ref=25 Vista Pro Automotive, LLC, a leading North American designer, manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket products, has begun the process of relocating its corporate headquarters and 100 employees to Nashville. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/432009/636199null HTML http://aftermarketbusiness.search-autoparts.com/aftermarketbusiness/Distribution/Superior-Automotive-to-debut-strut-assemblies-at-A/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636185?ref=25 Superior Automotive, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of leading branded automotive accessory products, will introduce its new RideEFFEX® EZ Mount Complete Strut Assemblies at AAPEX 2009 in Las Vegas. 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/432009/636185null HTML http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/Scientists-road-testing-new-tire-made-of-recycled-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/636162?ref=25 Light truck tires made from a recycled rubber compound produced by Magnum/SRI are undergoing on-road testing and validation by the Rubber Research Institute at the Malaysian Rubber Board?s Tire Laboratory (RRI). 2009-10-26T04:00:00Z http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/data/articlestandard/motorage/432009/636162null HTML