Snap-on Facebook Community Tops 500,000
The Snap-on Nation Facebook community recently reached a major milestone, surpassing the 500,000 mark. “Whether you want to get helpful tips, provide useful suggestions or learn about the latest and greatest tools, the Snap-on Facebook page is the place to be,” said Gerry Beronja, director, customer marketing, Snap-on Tools Group. “With over a half million
Mitchell 1 Enhances ProDemand With More Expert-Based Content And Real Fixes
Mitchell 1 has enhanced its ProDemand repair, diagnostic and maintenance software with an infusion of new expert-based information and expanded features to help auto service professionals diagnose and repair vehicles faster and with more accuracy. In 2013, Mitchell 1 introduced advanced 1Search technology that integrates the detailed OEM information in ProDemand with real-world content from
Matco Tools Continues ‘Tools For The Cause’ Campaign With Launch Of ‘I Drive For’ Breast Cancer Awareness Program
Don Schumacher Racing’s Matco Tools Top Fuel Dragster team and Antron Brown will once again race to raise awareness and funds for a cause that affects everyone — breast cancer. To-date, Matco Tools ‘Tools for the Cause’ program has raised more than $425,000 for Susan G. Komen, helping to fund breast cancer research and community
New ATP Automotive Cabin Air Filter Catalog Now Available
The new ATP Automotive Cabin Air Filter catalog is now available. The informative trilingual catalog includes the complete line of ATP cabin air filters for domestic and import vehicles, including heavy-duty applications, as well as detailed installation instructions. “ATP cabin air filter coverage is second to none,” said Luke Perkowski, director of marketing and product
Diagnosing Power Steering Loss on a 2008 Ford Escape
The vehicle in question is a 2008 Ford Escape with a 3.0-L engine. The customer complaints are as follows: The steering wheel will turn by itself; at times, usually when turning, the vehicle will lose all power steering assist; and occasionally, while turning, the vehicle’s steering seems shaky. The 2008 and newer Escape models use
Standard Motor Products Launches New Mobile Parts App
Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has unveiled version 1.0 of the SMP Parts Mobile App for both Android and Apple devices, now available for download at the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. “We are very excited about version 1.0 of our new SMP Parts App,” said Phil Hutchens, vice president marketing, SMP. “The
‘Two Guys Garage’ To Feature Raybestos Brand Rotors
Kevin Byrd and Willie B, hosts of the popular MAVTV show “Two Guys Garage,” will feature Raybestos brand rotors in a new episode premiering at 2 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 19, with encore showings at 10:30 a.m. ET and 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 21. “’Two Guys Garage’ is
Stone Fort Group Says NACE | CARS 2014 Was Bigger, Better In Motor City
From BodyShop Business Stone Fort Group has declared NACE | CARS July 30 through Aug. 2 as an “exceptional week” considering the celebrities, industry giants, technical experts, live demos and a wide array of leading industry associations that converged in the Motor City. With more than 6,500 automotive industry professionals visiting the Expo and 8,000-plus
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Chosen As Champion ‘King Of The Road’
A gleaming, custom-green 1967 Chevrolet Camaro used as a daily driver by a Jacksonville, Fla., enthusiast is the grand-prize winner of the Champion Spark Plug brand’s “King of the Road” contest. Tim Kowalchick’s Champion-powered Camaro led the voting in the final round of the 10-week contest, which encouraged consumers to enter and select their favorite
Bosch Breaks Ground On Technical Center Expansion
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder joined Robert Bosch LLC President Mike Mansuetti and other Bosch executives today in a ceremonial groundbreaking to publicly announce a 220,500-square-foot expansion of Bosch’s Technical Center in Plymouth Township. “Bosch’s commitment to expand its presence in Michigan, while also enhancing its research and development work shows that Michigan truly is a
Federated To Launch Toys For Tots Seasonal Drive During Federated 400 Weekend In Richmond
Federated is gearing up to collect toys and donations for Toys for Tots in advance of the holiday season. Federated will officially launch its 2014 Toys for Tots seasonal campaign during the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race Sept. 6 at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). “The Federated 400 is the ideal venue for
Delphi’s Electronically Scanning Radar Brings Safety To 1 Million Vehicles
Delphi Automotive PLC recently sold its one millionth electronically scanning radar (ESR) globally – a key milestone as carmakers meet growing customer demand for new technologies that improve safety. Since its debut in 2009, Delphi’s ESR has helped set the standard for long-range automotive radar sensors. Key features were introduced in this radar, including multi-mode