EnerSys Expands ODYSSEY Performance Series Battery Product Line
EnerSys has announced the addition of three ODYSSEY Performance Series batteries, available for purchase this fall. The ODYSSEY Performance Series 34-790 and 78-790 batteries will launch in October and the ODYSSEY Performance Series 65-760 battery in November of this year. The new battery models are designed specifically for consumer passenger and commercial vans, custom and classic cars, SUVs and diesel trucks.
BFGoodrich Launches New Motorsports Website
Michelin’s BFGoodrich Tires brand has unveiled a new website specifically designed to cover its racing activities, in which the brand has been involved for more than four decades. The site contains original news, event calendars, racing results, video, photos and social media feeds that enable visitors to track the latest developments with BFG racing.
Beck/Arnley Adds 629 New Foreign Nameplate Part Numbers In First Half Of 2013
Beck/Arnley announces 629 new part numbers were added to its line of premium quality, genuine foreign nameplate products during the first six months of 2013. Highlights include two new OE Quality Hydraulic Fluids for European applications.
Calculate Major Fuel Economy Savings From Delco Remy Alternators
Remy International, Inc. has launched an online fuel economy calculator to help customers better understand the positive impact the Delco Remy high-efficiency alternators have on fuel consumption.
Interstate Batteries Again Named U.S. Automotive Technicians’ Preferred Brand
For the sixth consecutive year, United States automotive technicians voted Interstate Batteries the brand to beat, outperforming its competitors in brand preferences and future intentions. In an annual survey conducted by Frost & Sullivan, Interstate dominated the automotive battery category with one out of every two U.S. automotive technicians choosing Interstate Batteries as their preferred brand.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Building A Plan For Diagnosing Electrical Problems
Every once in a while, I see the topic of a diagnostic check sheet come up on the International Automotive Technician’s Network (iATN) or other industry media. Most often, the question is asked by a shop owner or service writer who is trying to simplify his life by devising a “canned” step-by-step approach to solving various electronic diagnostic problems. Although a canned procedure is a good place to start, it’s not a sure-fire way to solving electronic problems.
‘Firestone Drives America Tour’ Kicks Off In Akron
Promoting its Commercial Solutions division, Bridgestone Americas kicked off its “Firestone Drives America Tour” in Akron on July 16. The tour will travel across the country introducing new Firestone commercial truck tires to fleets and drivers.
Myers Tire Supply Catalog Available In Print And On The Web
As an industry leader with products for servicing tire pressure monitoring systems, Myers Tire Supply is expanding the line to include the DVT pre-programmed sensors. The DVT sensors with dual valve technology allow the use of either a rubber snap-in or metal clamp-in valve on all sensors within the line. Dealers can cover 80 percent of all vehicles on the market with only six sensors. Sensors are ready to use right out of the box and do not require programming.
Pirelli Provides Quiet OE Tires For Audi
Pirelli has designed new OE tires for the Audi Group that will reduce noise inside a car.
Suarez Wins NASCAR East Race At Columbus
Daniel Suarez led the final 89 laps on his way to winning the NAPA 150 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East stock car race at Columbus Motor Speedway.
Michelin Recalls LT/SUV Replacement Tires
Michelin North America announced a voluntary safety recall of roughly 100,000 tires in order to retrieve an estimated 2,500 tires that could have partial or full sidewall perforations that could lead to the loss of air pressure.
Cooper Sponsors Nine MLB Teams, Kicks Off Summer Promo
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced it is sponsoring nine baseball teams this summer: the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals.