Federal-Mogul’s New Crankshaft Seal Design Offers Fuel Savings and Reduced CO2 Emissions
New MicroTorq seals can directly replace existing seals to provide significant improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions, says the supplier.
Tenneco’s Monroe Brakes Product Line Sees Double-Digit Sales Growth in 2009
Introduced in 2005, Monroe brake pads and shoes are available through hundreds of distributor and jobber locations across the United States.
Innovators Wanted for the 2009 SEMA Show ‘Making Green Cool Zone’
Many of these green vehicle technologies will be discussed with a panel of industry leaders and experts during the Driving Green Performance Vehicle Technology Briefing SuperSession, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
From Counterman.com: Mitch’s World — Non-Euclidian Geometry
This month, Counterman columnist Mitch Schneider writes about physics and geometry and how these disciplines, coupled with the correct formulas, play critical roles in the lives of automotive professionals. Schneider writes, "Once upon a time, having the ‘right’ parts at the ‘right’ place, at the ‘right’ time and at the ‘right’ price was enough. That formula will not work as effectively in the future as it did in the past. Service professionals are looking for more today. They are looking for more and will respond to the distribution partner who gives them what they are looking for. Just ask anyone with a successful service center program."
PART II — The Collapse of American Remanufacturers Inc: An In-depth Look at ARI’s Fall into Bankruptcy
There were certainly many internal factors that lead to the collapse of ARI. Indeed, troubled mergers and internal accounting problems are not new in business. But for the industry at large, ARI’s story poses broader questions about foreign competition and the market’s ability to adapt to today’s rapidly changing global dynamics.
EDITORIAL — Tire Fuel Efficiency Study: Elementary Findings Lead to Call for Consumer Education
Results of the long-awaited federal government study of tire fuel efficiency were released this morning by the National Research Council. Compiled at the request of Congress and funded by NHTSA, the study was expected to provide additional fodder for state and national legislators, eager to gain votes from consumers angered by high gasoline and diesel prices, to promote laws requiring replacement tires to be as fuel efficient as OE tires.
Akebono Strengthens Brake R&D Leadership With Second Chassis Noise Dynometer
Akebono Corporation, North America’s leading supplier of advanced brake technology, today announced the installation of a second full chassis noise dynamometer at its research and development technical center in Farmington Hills, Mich. This new piece of testing equipment positions Akebono as one of the only companies in the automotive industry with two such testing machines, further strengthening its industry-leading brake noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) performance capabilities.
FMSI Honors Dino Crescentini With ‘Legends Of Industry’ Award
Crescentini has devoted his life to providing the automotive aftermarket with an ever-evolving and sensible approach that has benefitted manufacturers, distributors and the consumers alike.
Alliance Promotes Justin Hebert to VP of Category Management
A 10-year veteran with the Alliance, Hebert joined the company in October 2013, as category manager.
Platinum Driveline Named Distributor for Miba Frictec
Miba, a friction material producer for the automotive market, looks to increase its presence in the US/Canadian aftermarket.
