Federated Auto Parts To Distribute VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensors
Federated customers will now be able to service more than 80 percent of all vehicles in North America with only three SKUs, according to Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, maker of VDO products.
NASCAR Drivers’ Custom Truck Designs Raise Thousands Of Dollars For Charity
Clint Bowyer’s Toyota Tundra raises $100,000 and wins
the Sherwin-Williams Planet Color Custom Finishes All-Star Charity
Challenge.
New Raybestos Brand Chassis Parts Released for Late Model Applications
The new part numbers offer coverage for 3.5 million vehicles in operation.
U.S. Vehicle Population Now Averages 11 Years
According to Experian Automotive, 11 years is the current average age of the U.S. car parc of 245 million registered vehicles.
New England Dealership Looks to Boost Service Business with Mighty Franchise
The company’s new Mighty wholesale distribution division is based in Warwick, R.I., and operates as Mighty of Rhode Island.
TBC Selects Leaders for Midas Franchise Operations
The company appointed Midas veteran Mike Gould to head Midas’ North American franchise organization.
AYES Announces New Officers and Directors for 2012
Mike Durkin, director, Dealer Service & Warranty Operations, GM Customer Care & Aftersales, Warren, Mich., is chairman, and Gregory Settle, manager, Learning & Performance Operations, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Montvale, N.J., is vice chairman.
Fisker Selects Goodyear Eagles for Karma Hybrid
Because of its large 22-inch wheels and the high torque output of its electric motor, Goodyear worked with Fisker to develop high-performance tires specifically for the Karma EVer.
The AMN Week in Review (Sept. 12-16, 2011)
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Dorman Releases More Than 75 New Products in August
In addition to Dorman’s formerly “Dealer Only” parts, the company says 200 late-model brake cables, wheel cylinders and hoses were released this month as part of its expanding brake line.