Executive Interview: Jim Graninger, Vice President, Regional Business Unit, Bosch Diagnostics
Bosch’s Jim Graninger brings to automotive service more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, including over 20 years in the aftermarket arena. Before joining Bosch, he was Vice President and General Manager of Rexnord Industries, LLC, and prior to that, served in several vice president level roles with Snap-on, Inc., including their diagnostics business. Jim’s successful career includes international assignments in Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands as well as international responsibilities for Asia, Australia and Latin America. In this executive interview, Graninger discusses the vital importance of diagnostics in automotive service today and tomorrow, and how Bosch Diagnostics is prepared and uniquely qualified to meet this challenge.
New Bosch Brochure Alerts Motorists to Importance of Diagnostics in Vehicle Operation and Performance
Designed to make the motorist aware of the importance of diagnostics in everyday driving, “Vehicle Diagnosis” discusses how many vehicle ECUs utilize software that can be updated or modified through flash reprogramming to make the vehicle perform better and run cleaner.
Two New Catalogs and More Than 38,000 Raybestos Brand Applications Added in Second Quarter
Additions include late model coverage for 2011 model applications.
Michelin’s New Luxury Tire Made with Sunflower Oil
The use of sunflower oil in the tire’s patented “Helio Compound” increases traction at low temperatures for braking and handling in wet conditions and has better overall performance in the snow. In fact, Primacy MXM4 tires are able to stop up to 19 feet shorter in wet conditions than a leading competitor, Michelin said.
DENSO to Present Three Technical Papers This Week at 2010 SAE World Congress
DENSO has been an SAE World Congress sponsor for the past 10 consecutive years.
Pennsylvania Senator Experiences Insurer Steering Firsthand, Calls for Investigation
Sen. John Rafferty Jr. introduced S.R. 254, which calls on Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario to investigate the practice of steering by insurers in the collision repair industry.
W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Amerigon
W.E.T. also files response to recent lawsuit filed by Amerigon.
The Top 10 Distribution Stories of 2009
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the sixth annual Year in Review series.
The Top 10 Financial Stories of 2009
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the sixth annual Year in Review series.
The Top 10 Personnel Stories of 2009
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the sixth annual Year in Review series.