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Source: Motor Age

Redline offers aftermarket service light reset program for Mercedes Benz

November 17, 2009

Redline Detection has introduced the "Lights Out" service light reset solutions guide for Mercedes Benz for the global automotive aftermarket. The Lights Out guide provides automotive technicians with step-by-step directions to quickly and easily reset the maintenance alert on nearly every Mercedes Benz model on the market today.

Source: Motor Age

Rotary Lift, Revolution Lift featured on 'Cool Tools' TV show

November 17, 2009

The Revolution Lift RFP9 four-post lift will be featured in an episode of the DIY network program "Cool Tools" during prime time on Thanksgiving.

Source: Motor Age

Mercedes-Benz debuts ML450 HYBRID 4MATIC

November 17, 2009

Mercedes-Benz has launched the innovative ML450 HYBRID, the first European full hybrid vehicle to be offered in the U.S. Featuring V8-like power with four-cylinder fuel economy, the ML450 HYBRID features two electric motors and a 275-hp V6 gasoline engine that work together to provide impressive hybrid power, fuel economy of 21 miles per gallon around town and 24 mpg on the highway.

Source: Motor Age

Mobil 1 endorsed as oil for the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV

November 17, 2009

ExxonMobil reports that Mobil 1 has been selected as the factory- and service-fill endorsed motor oil for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, the first-ever, full-size luxury sports utility vehicle to feature hybrid powertrain technology.

Source: Motor Age

Citing positive brand recognition, Pirelli Drivers Cup USA to return next year

November 17, 2009

Pirelli says Porsche racers competing on its P Zero Racing Slicks and Racing Rain tires are impressed with this year?s inaugural Pirelli Drivers Cup USA, and the series will run again next year.

Source: Motor Age

Honeywell covering training in three new courses

November 16, 2009

Honeywell Consumer Products Group (CPG) is making a name for itself as a resource for technicians, service advisors and distributors looking for repair and maintenance information.

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