Hunter 2011 Specification Release Now Available
Hunter’s latest specification release is now available to update WinAlign alignment systems for 2011. The release includes 465 new light-vehicle specs and updated specs for 400 older vehicles. Also included are updates for Hunter’s CodeLink reset device. With the 2011 update, CodeLink is now capable of resetting steering system sensors on over 60 additional models
Tenneco Extends Monroe Quick-Strut Coverage for 2011
Tenneco Inc. will add 22 new part numbers covering popular late-model domestic and foreign-nameplate applications to its Monroe Quick-Strut product line. Tenneco said the Quick-Strut is the aftermarket’s first complete, guaranteed, ready-to-install strut replacement solution. The 22 new part numbers, available in January, will cover a variety of Acura, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Mazda,
KYB Adds 200 New Suspension Part Numbers
KYB Corp. said it is on pace to introduce more than 200 new part numbers in 2010. To date, the hydraulics manufacturer has added 130 new part numbers, and has plans to introduce another 80 before the end of the year. Some of the popular, late-model applications recently introduced include the 2007-2009 Chevrolet Silverado, 2007-2009
Auto Dealers ‘Aggressively’ Pursue Social Media: Study
GOSO, a web and social media company headquartered in Washington, D.C., released an independent study that indicates dealerships in the U.S. have aggressively pursued social media strategies. The report claims that 25.5% of all dealerships have a Facebook page and 10.9% have a Twitter account. This does not include the large amount of dealers that
Porsche is Germany’s Most Reliable Car
Following VOSA’s decision to publish MOT test failure data last week, the BBC is reporting details of a similar report from German motor testing authority TUV that shows Porsche’s 911 as that country’s most reliable ride. While VOSA was pushed into publishing the failure information for the first time after a Freedom of Information request
Cooper Stays in U.S. Open Wheel Racing
Recently revived USF2000 National Championship, sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, will be sponsored by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Cooper will be the series’ presenting sponsor and exclusive tire supplier for the next four years. The tiremaker will provide slick and rain tires co-branded Cooper/F2000 for the series’ entrants, and it will present the winner
Dunlop Tops Sports Car Tire Test
Goodyear’s Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec ultra-high performance tire was rated tops in a recent test by Sports Car magazine. The UHP tire topped seven competitors in the test, which was conducted by the magazine editors and unveiled in Sports Car’s October 2009 issue. The tested tires, including entries from Bridgestone, Hankook, Kumho, Nitto,
Raybestos Expands 2010 Coverage
Affinia’s Global Brake & Chassis Group has introduced 503 new Raybestos catalog listings for model year 2010 vehicles. Part numbers have already been announced for several popular 2010 applications, including: Camry, Camaro, Cobalt, E350, Fusion, Mazda3, Milan, Odyssey, Pilot and more. Products available include alignment shims, ball joints, brake hoses, brake pads, rotors, calipers, caliper
Track-Inspired: Racing Programs Help Dealers Make Real-World Recommendations
How many of us have heard how products designed for the street were developed on a race track? Manyof the claims such as this are not much more than marketing hype. Forthe tire industry though, we can truly say that our products translatedirectly from the raceway to the highway. I recently had anopportunity to drive
The Latest Diagnostic Software From Snap-on
Snap-on introduced its new Software Bundle 9.2, which is compatible with the company’s Verus, Modis, Solus, Solus Pro, Ethos and Scanner software. The bundle features over 40,000 new codes, date, tests and tips for 1996-2008 vehicles, including new 2008 model coverage for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti, Honda, Acura, Mitsubishi, Mazda and more,