The #1 Cause of Spark Plug Failure
Many factors can cause a spark plug to fail; from incorrect heat ranges to improper gapping, to chemical contamination. Yet 90% of spark plug damage claims are due to improper torque. Proper installation torque is critical in the plug’s ability to dissipate heat out of the combustion chamber and into the cylinder head. Not using
UCI Board Announces Industry Veteran As New CEO For ASC/Airtex
The board announced the resignation of Brett McBrayer as ASC/Airtex CEO and the corresponding appointment of longtime industry veteran Dave Peace to the same position.
YANG Announces Next Step Program Scholarship Winners
Scholarships are made possible by the support of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association, the Manufacturers’ Representatives Council and YANG.
Turkish Automotive Parts And Components Association Sets Sights On Becoming A Global Force
Alper Kanca, chairman of the Turkish Association of Automotive Parts and Components Manufacturers, has said the association is determined to make Turkey a global automotive hub by 2030.
5th Annual NPW Million Dollar Vendor Dinner Highlights Symbiotic Growth Between Supplier And Customer
The black tie affair, now in its fifth year, was held Jan. 27 at the famed Starlight Ballroom in the Miami Beach Resort Hotel on the South Beach waterfront. Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, was the keynote speaker for the event.
APA Announces Harley Davidson Giveaway Winners
APA’s WD shareholders conducted the sweepstakes at more than 200 locations across the United States and Canada between June and August. Each time a product was purchased from one of the sponsoring manufacturers, the installer received an entry form.
Multi Parts Announces SPARK2016 Guiding Lights
Fourteen students, selected by Multi Parts for their demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in the core business areas of the automotive aftermarket, will shadow Guiding Lights throughout their time at SPARK2016 and within the AAPEX show.
Diagnostics Expert Donny Seyfer Will Keynote Daylong Chicago Area Education Event In October
Seyfer’s keynote address will help technicians understand new technologies and how to position their repair shop for success in what he describes as a “brave new service world.”
Taking A Glance Into Automechanika Frankfurt 2016
Automechanika Frankfurt 2016 kicked off Tuesday with an overview of the biggest trends in the automotive aftermarket, namely technology.
‘Project Underdog’ With Actor Sung Kang Brings Latest Video: ‘Never Give Up’
One of the students working alongside Kang, Alexis Hernandez, lost his father two weeks ago. Hernandez has always been inspired by his father to work hard and, after enduring such a loss, he says he’s driven to continue to dedicate himself to this project and come out on top as an underdog with the Ford Maverick, which is scheduled to debut at the 2016 SEMA Show.
