SPX Service Solutions, Bartec USA Announce Joint Product Development and Distribution Partnership
Partnership will focus on providing new, high-performance TPMS diagnostic tools to tire and wheel service technicians, and to the broader automotive service market.
SmarTire Finalizes Agreement to Sell Business to Bendix CVS; Announces Company Name Change
The transaction, which was scheduled to close Dec. 10, will immediately incorporate the company’s assets to become a part of the electronics business unit of Bendix.
Continental Product Lines Now Include VDO and ATE
The VDO and ATE brands are now part of the Continental Corporation’s product portfolio. The addition of the VDO lines of electric motors, engine management, instrumentation, and door systems comes as part of the acquisition of Siemens VDO AG by Continental AG. The ATE lines of brake rotors, pads, and service parts had already been part of the Continental portfolio. Along with the VDO and ATE lines, Continental now offers a complete line of TPMS replacement parts under the Continental brand.
ALLDATA Posts White Papers
ALLDATA announced that it has placed all of its white papers on its Web site – www.alldata.com. The white papers cover such subjects as TPMS, Preventive Maintenance, Shop Management Systems, Hybrid Technology, Advanced High Strength Steel, The Value of OEM Information and more. "As the provider of manufacturers’ repair information to the mechanical and collision
Executive Interview with David Mestdagh, Director, North American Aftermarket Business, Continental Automotive Systems
David Mestdagh is director of North American aftermarket business for Continental Automotive Systems. He is responsible for overall business strategy, product quality, and performance; as well as development of effective sales and marketing activities in North America for the Continental, ATE, and VDO brand of products. Join us as Mestdagh brings us up to speed on Continental’s plans for the future, following last year’s acquisition of Siemens VDO.
TIA Formally Backs Right to Repair Bill
BOWIE, Md. — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) this week formally announced its support of the latest federal Right to Repair bill – Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) – and “strongly urges Congress to pass the legislation in order to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the
SmarTire Appoints New Interim CFO
RICHMOND, British Columbia — TPMS provider SmarTire Systems has named David Dodge as the company’s interim chief financial officer following the resignation of Jeff Finkelstein, who had served in the role since 2002 before leaving to “pursue a new opportunity,” to quote SmarTire. Dodge, whose appointment was announced on Apr. 10, was formerly vice president
Kumho Launches Online Training Program
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Kumho’s new online dealer training program, called EDGE (Education Driving Growth and Excellence), is now available for dealers and their sales associates to use. EDGE includes a broad range of information about the company and its products, as well as industry information on tire technology and Kumho’s Ecsta, Solus and Road
The Week in Review (March 17-20, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
SmarTire Signs Agreement with GE Sensing
SmarTire Systems Inc. has announced that it has signed a three-year agreement with GE Sensing for the continued supply of a key component of SmarTire’s tire monitoring system. SmarTire’s current tire monitoring sensors already include the GE Sensing NPX component, which monitors pressure and temperature information within the tire. The tire monitoring sensors have been optimized by combining GE Sensing’s NPX component with other RF and power management components in SmarTire’s tire monitoring systems to provide optimum performance and durability.