Right To Repair Coalition Launches Final Signature Drive
The Right to Repair Coalition announced it is launching the next phase of its “Campaign for Consumers” and will begin gathering the final batch of 11,000 voter signatures required to get the issue on the November ballot.
STP Continues 40th Anniversary Celebration With ‘The King’
STP plans to donate $43,000 to the Petty’s Victory Junction Gang Camp. STP also is debuting a new television commercial with Richard Petty.
Magneti Marelli Signs On for Chinese Joint Venture
Magneti Marelli and Changchun Fudi to produce automotive components for powertrain systems in China.
SMP Expands Family of Cleen Chemicals
The new line of Cleen Chemicals features high-impact graphics and color-coded packaging for easy identification.
SMP Introduces New and Improved Cleen Plan Program
The Cleen Plan is a comprehensive fuel injection cleaning program that promotes motorist preventative maintenance with a regular professional cleaning, creating a partnership between the motorist and their professional service technician.
NHTSA-NASA Conclude No Electronic Flaws Caused Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the 10-month study last spring at the request of Congress and enlisted NASA engineers with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity, to conduct new research into whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration.
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater to Lead Independent Toyota’s New North American Quality Advisory Panel
Secretary Slater will be closely involved in the selection and approval of members of the North America Quality Advisory Panel.
CARS to Offer Quality Technical Training
BEDFORD, TX — The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2007 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) will offer 12 technical training courses led by automotive experts and instructors, providing information on everything from diagnostic strategies to new vehicle technologies. CARS will be held at the Flamingo Las Vegas, Nov. 1-3. “In carrying on the CARS
Kolbenschmidt Pierburg Expands Operations in South Carolina
Kolbenschmidt Pierburg, a global supplier of powertrain components and systems, is expanding its Pierburg and KS Bearings operations in Fountain Inn, SC, the North American headquarters for both its Pierburg and KS Bearings businesses. The company said the expansion is driven by the significant growth both businesses are experiencing in the North American marketplace largely due to the increased attention of automotive manufacturers on fuel economy and emission controls.
Williams Controls Posts an Increase in Earnings
Williams Controls reported earnings of more than $2.3 million for its fiscal 2005 fourth quarter, compared to a compared to a net loss of more than $7.7 million for the same period last year. The company also experienced a hike of almost 10 percent in fourth quarter sales revenue from last year’s $15.9 million to $17.4 million.