Breaking News: Toyota Announces Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety
Rigorously Tested Reinforced Pedals Will Eliminate the Excess Friction that Caused Sticking
NASTF Launches New E-Newsletter
All newsletter editions and an archive of articles will be maintained on the newsletter website.
Snap-on Tools Adds News Section to Website
Snap-on Tools recently added a news section to its website where visitors to the site can stay up-to-date on the latest company happenings.
News Technologies For Safer Driving: Adaptive Lighting, Night Vision, Backup Cameras & Blind Spot Detection
the road ahead, but they have limitations. That’s where new technologies such as adaptive lighting and night vision come into play.
Federated Renews Relationship with Ken Schrader Racing
Federated Auto Parts will continue its long-time relationship with NASCAR driver Ken Schrader and Ken Schrader Racing for the 2009 race season ….
News: Remember the Mac Tools Tool Fair!
San Antonio, TX — Just steps away from The Alamo, more than 800 Mac Tools distributors and 150 vendors convened for the 2009 Mac Tools Tool Fair Jan. 15-18. This year’s tool fair featured Mac Tools’ 2009 theme of “The Pride and The Promise” and a supporting message of a five-point pledge — a pledge
News: Bosch, ALLDATA Plan New Shop Productivity, Efficiency Solutions
Las Vegas — Robert Bosch LLC and ALLDATA announced at AAPEX that the two companies are planning new software solutions in the area of ECU diagnostics and repair/service information that will provide automotive service shops in the U.S. and Canada with a solution to increase shop efficiency and productivity. Availability is planned for 2009. The
News Extra: Next Generation AIA Import Specialist Tests
The aftermarket parts and service industry needs qualified personnel to drive sales and provide top-notch customer service. Recognizing this need, the Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), created its certification program in 1989. Recently updated, the program is designed to help create “real experts” in the import parts
News: SPX Acquires Chinese Diagnostic Tool and Equipment Maker
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports Shanghai, China — SPX Corp.’s Service Solutions business unit has completed its acquisition of AUTOBOSS Tech Inc., a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of diagnostic tools and equipment. “This investment further underscores our commitment to accelerate growth and expand our business in strategic markets, China in particular,” said David Wilson, president
News: ISN Show Draws Record Crowd
Orlando, FL — The ISN 2008 Tool Dealer Expo was held in Orlando, FL, June 27 and 28 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The event attracted 190 suppliers, and nearly 700 tool and equipment distributors. Guests spent the two days visiting with manufacturers, learning about the latest and greatest new products to hit the market,