Auto Care Association Unveils First-Ever State Of The Auto Care Industry Report At Inaugural Industry Forum In Washington, D.C.
The Auto Care Association unveiled its first-ever annual State of the Auto Care Industry Report April 29 at the inaugural State of the Auto Care Industry Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Marcus Jadotte, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis for the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, was
BorgWarner Builds 5 Millionth Turbocharger In China
BorgWarner has built its 5 millionth turbocharger at its manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China. Since 2005, the plant has produced a variety of turbochargers for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Customers include global as well as domestic vehicle makers. Engineered to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance performance, BorgWarner’s advanced turbocharging technology is in
BorgWarner’s Advanced Technologies Featured On The 2015 North American Car And Truck/Utility Of The Year
The 2015 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year winners — Volkswagen Golf and Ford F-150, respectively — feature advanced technologies from BorgWarner. In addition, BorgWarner provides systems and components for all of the finalists in the annual competition, including the Ford Mustang, Hyundai Genesis, Chevrolet Colorado and Lincoln MKC. “Around the world, automakers
CARDONE Introduces Diesel Products Digital Catalog
CARDONE offers more than 5,400 reman and new replacement parts for diesel vehicles built between 1947 and 2014. Diesel products include: • Brake Calipers • EGR Coolers • EGR Valves • Engine Control Modules • Fuel Injector Control Modules • Fuel Injector Pumps • Glow Plug Controllers • IPR Valves • Mass Air Flow Sensors
Top Turbocharger TSBs
In the past 15 years, turbochargers have become more common on all types of vehicles from 1.4L to 7.0L. These are the top TSBs to help diagnose the most common problems. Subaru: Inspect Oil Supply Before Replacing a Turbo Models: All turbocharged Subarus TSB Number: 02-106-08R This TSB serves as a warning to technicians that
Garrett Performance Products Announces New Turbo Distribution Partner For The U.S. Market
Garrett by Honeywell has formed a distribution partnership with Automotorsport Inc. (AMS) for its Garrett Performance Products aftermarket line of turbos in the United States. Established in 2001 and based in Chicago, Ill., AMS has built a reputation as a leading performance and tuner aftermarket shop in the United States by developing its own rigorous
Why F1 Matters This Year: New Technology Makes For A Better Show
Love it or hate it, Formula One is the top dog in motorsports. With an improving economy, F1 is changing up its rules to include some technologies that are already in your bays, or coming very soon. For 2014, the cars are, for a lack of a better term, hybrids.
Honeywell Expects To Launch 100 New Turbos In 2014
Company announces that more than 20 new turbo technologies will be developed for passenger and commercial vehicles globally. The launch of the 2014 Fiat 500L marks the introduction of Honeywell’s newest applications.
ASE Undercar X1 Specialist Certification: Not What You Would Expect
Are you one of the 7,570 technicians who are ASE-Certified Undercar Specialists? If not, you should be. I recently took the X1 Exhaust Test to qualify as an Undercar Specialist. To gain this certification you must be concurrently certified for Suspension & Steering (A4) and Brakes (A5) from the Automobile & Light Truck Test Series, and Exhaust Systems (X1) from the Specialty Test Series.
MAHLE Clevite Transitions Company Name To MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announced the transition of its company name to MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. According to the company, the changeover to the new company name, effective Jan. 1, 2014, serves a dual purpose: to bring MAHLE in line with all of the MAHLE Global Aftermarket divisions, and to highlight the substantial diversification of the MAHLE Aftermarket product mix.