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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

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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

Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2014 Scholarship Winners

The Car Care Council Women’s Board has announced the recipients of its 2014 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $24,000 in scholarships. Recipients of scholarships include: High School: • $3,000 – Samantha Cotel of Hyannis, Mass.; automotive restoration at McPherson College, McPherson,

Inside The Bosch Xperience Mobile Technician Training

Robert Bosch LLC has been bringing technician training straight to the shop this year with its Bosch Xperience mobile tour, and when it rolled into The Swedish Solution in Orange Village, Ohio, a team of editors from Babcox Media had to check it out. In case you missed the news from the spring, The Bosch

Gumout Performance Additives Launches New Website

Gumout Performance Additives has announced the complete redesign of www.Gumout.com. The new website was constructed to align with the brand’s science-focused message and has been optimized for a consumer-friendly experience. “We are excited to re-launch the Gumout website and give consumers the ability to see the science behind our products, understand which product is right