Ban on R-134a Consumer Sale in Wisconsin Ends
While sale of R-12 refrigerant has been banned in the entire U.S. since the mid-1990s, Wisconsin has been the only state that took the additional step of prohibiting the sale of its replacement, R-134a, in small, consumer-sized containers.
LKQ Announces ‘Unprecedented’ Product Liability Indemnification
Effective immediately, LKQ says it will indemnify licensed auto repair shops against injury or damage caused by a defective aftermarket vehicle replacement product distributed by LKQ.
Centric Parts Introduces New Hardware-Included Posi Quiet Pad Line
Centric Parts said it made the decision to include application-specific hardware with every Posi Quiet pad following exhaustive field research and feedback from customers.
Popular Economist Erik Hurst Offers Insight into Economic Outlook at VisCon
In his presentation to VisCon attendees last week, Hurst spoke about the “anemic” U.S. economic recovery and why it is different than other recoveries in the past.
WABCO Reman Solutions to Remanufacture Air Conditioning Compressors for a Global Carmaker
The announcement was made at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), held earlier this month in Louisville, Ky.
PEAK Automotive Launches BlueDEF Locator on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
New app allows diesel engine drivers to find nearby BlueDEF retailers.
Executive Interview with CCAR’s Daren Fristoe and Charlie Ayers
In this week’s executive interview, we hear from Daren Fristoe (pictured, right), executive director and chief operating officer for Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR), along with Charlie Ayers (pictured, left), president and CEO of CCAR. In January, it was announced that Fristoe would step down from his role as president, succeeded by Ayers. In the interview, they talk about this transition of leadership, as well as the future of the organization.
Cummins Filtration Releases ‘Revolutionary’ New Fuel Filter
Cummins said it conducted extensive field-testing over a three-year development cycle to produce this latest offering in the Fleetguard fuel product lineup.
Kinedyne Expands Management Team
Three new hires will help propel product innovation, increase operational efficiencies and grow market segment for Kinedyne’s Kaptive Beam systems.
SAE Foundation to Honor Edsel B. Ford II
The celebration will also mark the SAE Foundation’s 25th Anniversary.