Stant Corp. Releases 35 New Parts
Stant has also added more than 5,000 new 2010 applications for existing parts to its electronic catalog.
Kbb.com Names Most-Researched New Vehicles for 2009; Brands with Greatest Share of Market Interest This Year
Chevy Equinox and Camaro, Ford Fusion and Lexus RX 350 jump into 2009’s Top 20 most-researched new cars.
Popular Foreign-Nameplate Models Highlight Latest Expansion of Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pad Coverage
The expanded new Wagner ThermoQuiet line combines Federal-Mogul’s patented Integrally Molded Insulator (IMI) one-piece brake pad design and the patented Wagner EDGE Laser-Shaped Friction technology — resulting in quieter performance, superior stopping power and longer pad life. This latest expansion of the award-winning Wagner ThermoQuiet product line is featured online at www.tqbrakepads.com
ASE Announces Board Officers for 2010
Also announced were newly elected members to ASE’s board of governors, representing various segments of the industry such as manufacturing, distribution, service employees, service employers and more.
J.D. Power Reports: Uncertain Future of Brands Dissuades Some New-Vehicle Buyers From Considering Particular Brands
Lack of awareness and styling are obstacles to consideration for many new-vehicle launches, says J.D. Power.
Dana Names Aziz Aghili President of European Operations
Aghili comes to Dana from ArvinMeritor, a global supplier of integrated systems, modules and components to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the transportation and industrial sectors.
Wells Manufacturing Reports Strong Traffic to Web, YouTube Diagnostic Videos
The new video series — which already tackles more than a dozen common vehicle service topics — is also available for free viewing via the customer-focused Wells Web site, www.wellsmfgcorp.com.
GKN Continues to Invest in China and Opens a New Plant in Wuhan
The facility is scheduled to produce 500,000 sideshafts in 2010 with production expected to increase to one million sideshafts by 2011 and two million sideshafts by 2012.
Ford, Visteon Reach Parts Sourcing Deal
The agreement would allow Visteon to close or transfer to new owners its money-losing factories without disrupting operations at Ford, its former parent and biggest customer.
Anchor Industries Adds 229 New Engine Mount Numbers
All new numbers are now available and account for more than 84 million vehicle applications, which represents approximately 9 percent of the total U.S. vehicle registration.