Top 5 Stories of the Week

Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper Tech of the Year Finalists Named

The technicians arrived in the Motor City to compete against each other by completing a custom ASE test.

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Nippon Express Launches New Alabama Warehouse

The new warehouse primarily sorts auto parts delivered from Japan and Mexico for more than 30 suppliers.

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Nexen Tire Wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award

Prestigious award recognizes Nexen Tire’s continued commitment as a top supplier to GM for eighth consecutive year.

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Michelin Partners with Volta to Promote EV Tires

Campaign increased awareness of Michelin’s EV-specific tires by 70 percent.

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Arnold Motor Supply Expands Distribution, Engine Kit Offerings

The company has acquired Sioux City-based Motor Parts Center and its sister company Northern Auto Parts.

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Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced the expansion of its Camshaft and Crankshaft Position Sensor program with late-model coverage for import and domestic vehicles.

Camshaft and crankshaft position sensors measure the relative position of the cam and crank, as well as the rotational speed and whether they are accelerating or decelerating. These sensors are highly complex, measuring and processing in real time, and even the slightest delay or inaccuracy can affect timing, impacting engine performance, fuel economy and emissions, according to SMP. Accuracy, speed, and durability are the most important characteristics of a properly functioning sensor, and Standard engineers and manufactures its Cam and Crank Position Sensors to meet these requirements, SMP said.