CRP Automotive Adds Pentosin Technical Fluids Applications to Activant eCat
Included in CRP Automotive’s technical fluids program are antifreezes for both European and Asian makes, including its newest addition, Pentofrost A1, specially formulated for Toyota group vehicle applications from 1985 to 2004 that require red antifreeze.
Toyo Tire Announces Safety Recall Campaign
Limited number of Toyo Tires and Nitto brand tires to be replaced for free.
NHTSA-NASA Conclude No Electronic Flaws Caused Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the 10-month study last spring at the request of Congress and enlisted NASA engineers with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity, to conduct new research into whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration.
Northwood University to Honor Outstanding Business Leaders at 31st Annual Awards Gala
Alliance President Emeritus Richard Morgan is one of seven honorees being recognized this year with Northwood’s Outstanding Business Leader Awards. The 31st Annual Outstanding Business Leader (OBL) Awards Gala will be held Jan. 22 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla.
Executive Interview with Alan Barlow, Sr. Vice President and General Manager Specialty Products, Osram Sylvania
In today’s Executive Interview, Barlow talks to aftermarketNews about the new Headlight Restoration Kit and other new products the company has developed this year. In addition, he sheds light on the trends that influence the creation of new products and the methods the company uses to reach out to consumers today.
End the Tire Tariff or Deliver Accurate Impact Report, TIA Says
TIA, which opposed the tariff, called on the president to “end of the tariff, or, in the alternative, for the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to fulfill its obligation under Section 421 of the Trade Act of 1974 to collect accurate, objective data on the tariff’s effects.”
Government Considers Changes to Vehicle MPG Stickers
One proposal would replace the familiar numeric miles-per-gallon system required on all new cars and light trucks sold with an A, B, C grade system that would include an estimation of how much a driver might save in fuel costs per year.
SEMA Presents $111,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders
For the 2010-2011 academic year, 55 scholarships were awarded and 12 loan forgiveness awards were distributed.
AAAS Announces Scholarship Recipients
AAAS, along with several other associations, collaborates with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee for the program.
New HDMA Council Formed to Address Energy Efficiency Technologies
The council will be comprised of two separate working groups — the Heavy Duty Strategic Energy Executive Group and the Heavy Duty Strategic Energy Technical & Marketing Group — to provide focused attention to specific areas of knowledge.