Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Industry News
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Transtar acquires D&E Automotive
Transtar Industries Inc., a provider of driveline solutions,announced that it has acquired D&E Automotive, a supplier of original equipment and aftermarket transmission replacement parts. The combined entity will be based at Transtar’s …
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BFGoodrich: Debut UHP tire offers enhanced stopping, cornering
Replacing its g-Force Sport tire, BFGoodrich’s newest g-Force Sport COMP-2 ultra-high performance release is offered in 46 sizes ranging from 15 to 20 inches in diameter. An additional 12 sizes will be introduced in September.
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Leif’s Auto Centers to begin educational campaign
Leif’s Auto Centers, of Portland, Ore., will start a new statewide educational campaign called "Ask Leif’s" on May 14.
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U.S. vehicle sales climb; smaller vehicles more popular
While sales of new light vehicles in the United States continued at a brisk pace in March 2012, the types of vehicles being purchased, as well as the types of buyers and the average transaction price are rapidly changing, according J.D. Power a…
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Top-five finish at Martinsville brings Matt Kenseth Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig another MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ award
Matt Kenseth delivered a gutsy performance at one of his least favorite tracks and crew chief Jimmy Fennigearned his second MOOG® "Problem Solver of the Race" Award in three weeks as the Roush Fenway Racing-owned No. 17 Ford Fus…
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Reno spectators up by 20 percent
The Reno Expo presented by Miller Lite consisting of the Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo, Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo, Spring Home & Garden Show and Reno Pet Show and Pug Parade had a 20 percent growth in attendance at this ye…
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PPG launches online tool for color ID, selection
PPG Automotive Refinish launched Paint It, a Web-based application to help collision centers find the most current automotive color information for domestic and import vehicles. This tool is designed to make color identification and selection i…
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Hankook embarks upon ambitious motorsports program for 2012
After netting two first-place wins and six podium finishes last year in Formula Drift, Hankook’s motorsports efforts and accompanying sponsorship program will focus on continued participation in Formula Drift, Global Time Attack and the Pikes P…
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Reaping Bendix Ultimate Rewards is easy as 1-2-3
Both automotive service center technicians and counterpeople will be rewarded for their loyalty to Bendix® products this year with the launch of Ultimate Rewards 2012, the newly expanded and simplified incentive program from Bendix.
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Classic Industries launches Chevy parts, accessories catalog
Classic Industries, best known as the world?s largest distributor of GM restoration parts and accessories, announced the launch of their all-new product line for 1955-57 Chevrolet ?Tri-Five? models. Owners of these iconic Chevrolet models can v…