Hella Oil Sensors Monitor Oil Level, Quality
PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Hella has launched the second generation of its ultrasonic oil sensors, which the company claims will help manufacturers achieve new emissions standards while making it easier for vehicle owners to monitor oil levels. With Hella’s oil sensor, drivers will no longer have to guess when their oil needs to be changed,
AAIA’s Aaron Lowe Testifies on ‘Right to Repair’ Before House Small Business Committee
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports BETHESDA, Md. – Aaron Lowe, vice president of government affairs for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) testified before the House Small Business Committee Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C., to brief legislators on the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694). Among the congressional leaders in attendance
Bosch Files Patent Infringement and False Advertising Suit
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports BROADVIEW, Ill. – Robert Bosch LLC has filed a lawsuit against Pylon Manufacturing Corp., alleging patent violations. The complaint, which was filed in the Federal Court in the District of Delaware, alleges that certain Pylon wiper blades sold under the Optimum, Radius, and Symphony brands violate Bosch’s U.S. Patent
AASA Offers Members New Benchmarking Toolkit
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has partnered with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Manufacturing Performance Institute (MPI) to offer its members a new benchmarking service based on MPI’s annual census of more than 2,000 U.S. and Canadian manufacturers.
NGK Spark Plugs Launches New Salvage Sensor Recovery Program
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) has introduced the NTK Oxygen Sensor’s Salvage Sensor Recovery Program (NTK SSRP) to all professional technicians. This program offers professional technicians an option for disposing of replaced sensors regardless of brand.
Three Former Metaldyne Execs Plead Guilty in Trade Secrets Case
Two years after being indicted, a former Metaldyne VP and two former senior executives from the parts supplier pled guilty Monday to federal charges of theft of trade secrets.
Hella Reports Full Year Sales of $5.7 Billion
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier-one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic components, has reported a seven percent increase in sales, to $5.7 billion during the company’s 2007-08 fiscal year. Operating profit, measured by earnings before interest and tax (EBIT), grew from $66.8 million during the year-ago period to $209 million.
SEMA Lauds New Chinese Sale Regulations
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — New Chinese laws enable U.S. aftermarket companies to sell products in China legally, according to a recent announcement from the Specialty Market Equipment Association (SEMA). “Legal uncertainties have been a major deterrent to our member’s participation in the growing Chinese automotive market,” said SEMA Chairman Jim Cozzie. “This pro industry amendment
The Week in Review (Sept. 2-5, 2008)
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The Week in Review (Aug. 25-29, 2008)
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