Improved Look And Features Make New Direct Lift Website Easier To Use
Direct Lift, one of North America’s leading enthusiast lift brands, has updated directlift.com to make it easier for car collectors, restorers and professional mechanics to connect with the company and find the motorcycle, car and truck lifts they need.
Edelbrock Launches Newly Designed Website
Edelbrock has launched a completely redesigned website that features an all-new look and utilizes the newest technologies for an improved user experience. It features extensive product information to help users understand the wide range of Edelbrock performance products.
Johnson Controls Receives Top Honors From Toyota For Its Diversity Efforts
Johnson Controls has been awarded top honors in multiple categories by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. (TEMA). Johnson Controls’ Automotive Seating, Automotive Electronics & Interiors and Power Solutions units received a “Superior” award in supplier diversity for their seating, overhead console, injection molding, headliner, door trim and battery products. The supplier diversity award is given to suppliers that implement diversity activities and exceed Toyota’s targets.
WIX Filters Sponsors Tony Pedregon In NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series
WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, will sponsor two-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Tony Pedregon at four races in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in 2014.
ALLDATA Boosts Shop Efficiency With VIN Decoder Enhancement
Updates to ALLDATA Repair S3000 and ALLDATA Collision S3500 include a VIN decoder for increased shop productivity and accuracy. Entering the VIN into the system will automatically pull up the year, make, model and engine for the specific vehicle being worked on. This can help save time and frustration and help ensure the technician is working on the correct vehicle-engine combination.
Dan Freeman, Industry Veteran of 50 Years, Takes a Look Back & A Look Ahead
A Cleveland, OH, native, Dan’s career began in 1964 working with his father who was in the wholesale/retail tire business, leasing space in a large discount store and selling passenger and truck tires. Fast-forward 50 years, and Dan, who’s been at the helm of Automotive Parts Associates (APA) for 25 years, looks back on his storied and successful career, and looks forward to giving back to the industry in his well-deserved retirement that begins later this month.
Milwaukee Metal Cutting Solutions Expand With 45-Degree Offset Snips
An exclusive, patent-pending spring and lock mechanism allows the user to open and close the snips with one hand, while thumb and forefinger slots allow the user to push through sheet metal with ease. Durable rubber grips add comfort and help protect the tool.
Jump-N-Carry JNCAIR 1700 Peak Amp Jump Starter with Air Compressor
Clore Automotive presents the JNCAIR, a 1700 peak amp jump starter, from Jump-N-Carry. This unit features Jump-N-Carry performance, plus the convenience of an integrated, industrial-grade air delivery system.
Snap-on Offers 3/8-Inch Drive Fuel Pressure Sensor Socket For GM Vehicles
The removal of the fuel pressure sensors on GM vehicles can be a challenge. Service technicians often attempt to remove them with pliers, which can easily damage the part. Utilizing a socket is a much faster and more efficient approach to removing the sensors. According to the company, the new Snap-on 3/8-inch Drive 27mm 6-point Fuel Pressure Sensor Socket (A227) is the perfect time-saving tool for this particular job.
BorgWarner Expands Powertrain Technical Center In Michigan
BorgWarner has announced plans to expand its Powertrain Technical Center in Auburn Hills, Mich., to support programs in North America and supplement its global network of technical centers. The nearly 46,000-square-foot addition will include space for program managers, sales and engineering professionals. Driven by BorgWarner’s escalating growth, the expansion is expected to be complete in early 2015 and support up to 200 regular full-time jobs at the facility.
Lincoln Electric Announces Extended Warranty Program
Lincoln Electric has announced a new welding equipment warranty extension program that offers repair for an additional two years, building on the standard three-year warranty included with the purchase of the company’s welders and wire feeders.
New PlastiKote Catalog Available Online
The new PlastiKote product catalog is now available online, providing customers with a wealth of information on the complete line of premium PlastiKote automotive aerosol paints and coatings.