Parts - Archives

• Nine out of 10 vehicles inspected required some maintenance
  Recently, 90 percent of vehicles inspected during National Car Care Month failed one or more aspects of the inspection, which underscores the need for consumer education, according to the Car Care Council.
  Author: Bogdan Ingram - Date: June 23, 2004



• British drivers are not clued-up about the most basic aspects of car maintenance
  A new AA survey shows that most British drivers are not clued-up about the most basic aspects of car maintenance.
  Author: Travis Bose - Date: June 23, 2004



• Kenwood Shows Advanced GPS Car Navigation System
  Kenwood, maker of touchscreen navigation systems for the automotive aftermarket, introduced the KNA-3100, an advanced DVD-based GPS vehicle navigation system.
  Author: Lujean Delorne - Date: June 5, 2005



• Leading Global Automotive Parts Manufacturer Goes Lean with Glovia
  Glovia International, a subsidiary of Fujitsu and a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for engineer-to-order and high volume manufacturers, announced today that Keihin Aircon, North America Inc., a leading global manufacturer of heating, ventilating and air conditioning components for the automotive industry has furthered their lean initiatives through the use of Glovia's extended ERP solution, glovia.com.
  Author: Timothy Higgs - Date: June 22, 2004



• Perkins and ISM Dedicate New Engine Assembly Plant
  Perkins Engines, a Caterpillar Inc. company and a world leader in the manufacture of off-highway diesel and gas engines, and its long-time business partner for sub-60 hp engines, Ishikawajima Shibaura Machinery Ltd, of Japan, are dedicating a new small engines manufacturing facility in Griffin, Ga., today.
  Author: Robert Clarotto - Date: June 22, 2004



• AAR Appoints Harry Saddock General Manager, Engine Component Services and Power Services
  AAR announced today the appointment of Harry Saddock as General Manager of AAR Engine Component Services and Power Services. AAR Engine Component Services specializes in the repair and overhaul of engine components for the commercial aviation market.
  Author: Timothy Higgs - Date: June 22, 2004



• Advice for Consumers About Wrecked Cars on the Market
  Stroud's Auto Rebuild has been identifying problems with inadequate and improper vehicle repairs with its post-repair inspections and WreckCheck diminished value assessments. Consumers Union, the publishers of Consumer Reports magazine, publish their research on the same types of problems with rebuilt wrecks in the cover story of the January 2002 issue.
  Author: Marcell Currie - Date: February 26, 2004



• Body kits designs: Winners Of CIAS Motor Trend
  Tuners are one of the hottest automotive trends of today, just as hot rods were all the rage in the 1960s. What will these modified, tricked-out cars look like in the year 2020? What will be the next generation’s version of neon lights, touring wings, body kits and carbon fiber trim? The public will have the opportunity to peek into the future of automotive design at the California International Auto Show’s own Design Pavilion, which will showcase futuristic tuner designs developed for the 2003 CIAS Motor Trend International Design Contest.
  Author: Rodney Barnes - Date: February 26, 2004



• Automakers Applaud Crash Parts Study
  The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers praised the release of the first state sponsored comprehensive evaluation of automotive crash parts and their certification. A recent study issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), found that auto body technicians feel pressured by the insurance industry into using aftermarket crash parts.
  Author: Jordan Strauss - Date: February 25, 2004



• New VehicleGARD glass security film protects law enforcement personnel and their vehicles by making automotive glass highly impact resistant
  Facing growing threats from terrorism, rioting and armed assailants, law enforcement agencies worldwide are looking for cost-effective ways to increase vehicle security. Instead of installing expensive ballistic glass in their vehicles, many local, law enforcement agencies worldwide are looking for cost-effective ways to increase vehicle security.
  Author: Allan Heineman - Date: February 25, 2004



• CarQuest Auto Parts named title sponsor of NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways
  CARQUEST Auto Parts, a Raleigh, N.C.-based retailer specializing in auto parts and quality automotive services with stores throughout North America, has signed a multi-year agreement to become the title sponsor of the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways, it was announced today by National Hot Rod Association officials.
  Author: Goerge Adams - Date: February 25, 2004



• Inventor of Electronic Cataloging Opens Online Auto Parts Store
  Stanley Rak, inventor of electronic cataloging for automotive aftermarket parts in 1983, has ventured into the Internet industry, opening CarLoverShop, The Internet’s Largest Online Auto Parts Store, it was announced today.
  Author: Sebastian Zima - Date: February 25, 2004



• Eric Curran tabbed for second TeamRTR Nissan seat
  TeamRTR has announced that Eric Curran, 28, of Chicopee, Mass., will drive the No. 2 TeamRTR 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V in the SCCA Pro Racing Speed World Challenge Touring Car Championship.
  Author: Bill White - Date: February 24, 2004



• Raybestos Brand Brakes Features Family Of Professional Grade Brake Products
  Raybestos brand brakes have been recognized as the leader in brake technology since 1902. There are very few brand names that have lasted a full century. We know that our success as the leading brand of brake components in North America is due to our dedication to premium quality products and customer satisfaction. Raybestos is the most complete line of brake products, delivering the performance and safety that customers expect.
  Author: Alexander Russel - Date: February 24, 2004



• Vehicle Manufacturers Call For Sulfur-Free Fuels
  Motor vehicle manufacturers from around the globe are calling for sulfurfree fuels in the revised World-Wide Fuel Charter that was released today. This call for sulfur-free gasoline and diesel fuel (max. 5-10 parts per million [ppm]) is a response to emerging requirements for more stringent vehicle emission controls and reduced fuel consumption.
  Author: Bill White - Date: February 24, 2004



• OHIO-Based Car Parts Warehouse Joins Parts Plus
  Car Parts Warehouse, Inc. has joined Parts Plus, as the Brook Park, Ohio-based WD continues to expand, said Lenny Viggianni, director of operations for CPW.
  Author: Leonard Fischer - Date: February 23, 2004



• Advance Auto Parts and VCCS Announce Training Partnership
  Advance Auto Parts and the Virginia Community College System today announced a partnership that will generate new jobs, provide workforce training, develop courses for automotive repair and help fund a statewide marketing program.
  Author: Sam Hankook - Date: February 23, 2004



• Carroll Shelby Partners With Ford MOTO To Develop Performance Products
  Carroll Shelby International, Inc., announced today that Carroll Shelby, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has once again partnered with the Ford Motor Company to offer his expertise to Ford Performance Group in a project to jointly develop specialty niche performance products.
  Author: Sam Hankook - Date: February 23, 2004



• Detroit Disel Introduces Two Automotive Engines At The Frankfurt Auto Show
  During the Frankfurt Auto Show, Detroit Diesel Corporation featured two new automotive diesel engines, further expanding its offering of engines for the sport utility vehicle, light truck and automotive markets. The two engines, both V-6 configurations, are 3.0L and 4.0L designs.
  Author: Sam Aristol - Date: February 23, 2004



• GM crash test videos/exploding fuel tanks available upon request
  A unanimous Superior Court jury today awarded $4.9 billion to six burn victims who were permanently disfigured after the GM car they were riding in burst into flames after being hit in a rear end collision.
  Author: John Strong - Date: February 23, 2004



• Administration Officials Express Disappointment Over Japanese MOT Rejection of U.S. Auto Parts Petition
  Administration trade officials today expressed disappointment over the rejection of a petition seeking deregulation and greater access of U.S. manufactured brake system parts to the Japanese market. The petition, filed by four leading auto parts trade associations, was rejected today by the Japan's Ministry of Transport. Endorsed by the Administration, the petition was filed pursuant to procedures established by the 1995 U.S.-Japan Automotive Agreement.
  Author: Phill Muller - Date: February 21, 2004



• Auto Parts Retailers Pay For Excessive Car Battery Fees
  Attorney General Eliot Spitzer today announced that the nation\'s two leading auto parts retailers have agreed to pay $220,000 to settle a case involving excessive fees on new car batteries.
  Author: Phill Muller - Date: February 21, 2004



• Brake Parts Inc. Receives 2002 Federated Vendor-Of-The-Year Award
  Brake Parts Inc., a subsidiary of Dana Corporation, announces it has received the 2002 Federated Auto Parts’ Vendor-of-the-Year award at the awards luncheon during the recent Federated National Meeting, in Savannah, GA.
  Author: Peter Coobus - Date: February 21, 2004



• Integrated Information Systems to Develop First E-Commerce Site for Major Automotive Parts Retailer
  CSK Auto Corporation announced today the official launch of an e-commerce web site by its wholly-owned subsidiary, CSK Auto, Inc., the largest retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the Western United States and one of the largest such retailers in the country.
  Author: Phill Muller - Date: February 21, 2004



• National Safety Council and the Safety & Health Council of Western MO & KS Warn Motorists to Be Prepared for Winter Driving
  Winter can present some extremely dangerous driving conditions warns the National Safety Council and the Safety & Health Council of Western MO & KS.
  Author: Jason Wong - Date: February 21, 2004



• Car batteries are an important part of your car and deserve proper care!
  Car batteries are an important part of your car and deserve proper care and maintenance to ensure you are never left hearing that dreaded click-click when you try to start your car. They serve to power the ignition as well as to provide power for various electrical functions your car has. Without car batteries, cars would not be able to even start. All drivers need one, but fewer drivers realize how dangerous they can be.
  Author: Laurie Simpson - Date: February 15, 2006



• A Car Alarm Can Save You Money And Inconvenience
  So your car has never been stolen. In light of the profusion of car thefts in many communities today it is amazing that more people have not had a car alarm installed on their vehicle. If you do not have one yet it is time for you to look into purchasing one before your car becomes a statistic. You worked hard to pay for that car and you need it daily to get to and from work and to ferry your kids to school and their activities. A car alarm can protect your family’s transportation needs.
  Author: Mari Anne Hussen - Date: January 18, 2006



• A Car Cover Can Be Found To Fit The Make And Model Of Your Vehicle
  Your car is important to you. It allows you and your family to take advantage of your time off and enjoy trips to the beach or park. You get to and from work and drive the kids to their activities in you car. It is one of the bigger investments you make with your hard earned money. You can protect that lustrous finish on your car with a ready-made car cover. A car cover will keep your car free from tree sap, pollutants in the air and the wear and tear from the elements.
  Author: Mari Anne Hussen - Date: January 22, 2006



• Auto Engines – Quality And Affordability
  When you get up in the morning and have your coffee and get ready for work you don’t need to be worrying if your car is going to start. You rely on your car everyday to get you where you need to go. You have maintained your car well, but parts eventually wear out. Keep that car you love and get the most value for your money when you look into replacing worn out parts or finding auto engines that are of high quality and affordable. Auto engines can be found on the Internet.
  Author: Mari Anne Hussen - Date: February 1, 2006



• Find Quality Car Engines On The Net
  You rely on your family car to get you to and from work, to get the kids to their activities and to take off to the beach for the weekend for a little R and R. You want to keep your family safe and get the most out of your investment in your vehicle. Regardless of how well you maintain that vehicle it will eventually need parts. Some are relatively inexpensive to replace and some, like car engines, will cost you a bundle. You can find car parts and car engines for many of the major makes of vehicles at reasonable prices in auto supply stores.
  Author: Mari Anne Hussen - Date: February 26, 2006