Honda Issues Statement on Expansion of Driver’s Airbag Inflator Recall
An additional 378,758 vehicles in the U.S are being recalled. In total, Honda is aware of 12 incidents related to this issue as of February.
Kbb.com Names Most-Researched New Vehicles for 2009; Brands with Greatest Share of Market Interest This Year
Chevy Equinox and Camaro, Ford Fusion and Lexus RX 350 jump into 2009’s Top 20 most-researched new cars.
New Raybestos Brand Numbers for 2010 Vehicles Introduced
503 new listings available via Raybestos eSelect and online catalog.
Despite Lower Fuel Prices, AAA Reports Costs to Own, Operate Vehicle Remain Constant
Motorists spend 54 cents per mile on average according to AAA’s 2009 edition of “Your Driving Costs,” only 1 cent drop from 2008.
Executive Interview with Denis Bruncak, Chairman and CEO, Hytec Automotive USA
Join us as Bruncak talks about his new appointment with Hytec and the company’s new water pump manufacturing facility in China. Brucak also talks about the momentum Hytec has built in only three years in business, as well as the company’s plans for AAPEX this year.
Denis Bruncak Named Chairman and CEO of Hytec Automotive
Hytec Automotive’s board of directors has elected Denis Bruncak as its chairman and chief executive officer.
2007 Technician of the Year Honored at HDAW
LAS VEGAS, NV – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Dayton Parts, LLC (DP, LLC), Haldex, ODYSSEY Battery and SKF recently recognized Britt Olson as the 2007 Technician of the Year award recipient. Olson is a technician for the Southeastern Freight Lines location in Albany, GA. He was honored during an awards program and reception held
Hour-Long SEMA/AAPEX Special to Air Next Week on SPEED
An hour-long special filmed during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas this past Fall is set to air on the SPEED Channel next week. Produced by Brenton Productions, long-time producers of Two Guys Garage and TRUCK U, the special will be hosted by the hosts of Two Guys and TRUCK U — Sam Memmolo, Brian Fuller, Matt Steele and Bruno Massel. The program will air Sunday, Dec. 29 at 10pm (EST); Monday, Dec. 30 at 1pm; and Thursday, Jan. 3 at 12 pm.
VIDEO FEATURE: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Announces its Top Picks for 2008
Thirty-four vehicles have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award for 2008. The award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side and rear crashes based on ratings in the Institute’s tests. Winners also have to be equipped with electronic stability control (ESC), which research shows can significantly reduce the risk of crashing.
Industry Leaders Seek 2007 Fleet Technician of the Year
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Dayton Parts, LLC (DP, LLC), Haldex, ODYSSEY Battery and SKF now are accepting applications for the 2007 Technician of the Year Award program. The program is designed to recognize a fleet technician who exemplifies the best qualities of the profession, based on his/her technical and mechanical experience, service specialties and overall contributions to the industry.