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Thermal imaging webinar

Thermal imaging webinar

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Oct. 23 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Thermal Imaging Applications in a Transportation Environment.” This webinar, presented by Jake Fruth, Matco...

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John Bean becomes WorldSkills Global Partner

John Bean, a global leader in automotive service equipment, is now a global industry partner of WorldSkills International. John Bean will support WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 with the automobile technology, providing wheel alignment and calibration equipment. “We are...

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Toyota pre-pressed axles among Dorman intros

Toyota pre-pressed axles among Dorman intros

Dorman Products, Inc. has announced the release of more than 230 new replacement auto parts, including OE FIX Toyota pre-pressed axles. Dorman is continuing to grow its line of OE FIX pre-pressed axles, with two new parts (926-141 and 926-142) for nearly...

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GF-6 lineup from Quaker State announced

Quaker State has announced the motor oils within the product portfolio that meet the new ILSAC GF-6 specifications. ILSAC GF-6 is the name of the next-generation of standards set by the International Lubricants Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) for...

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Continental OE windshield wiper system parts

Continental has introduced a new line of original equipment windshield wiper systems replacement parts that are available directly to the aftermarket. Formerly dealer-only parts, the Continental program offers 20 part numbers of windshield wiper motors and...

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NHTSA investigating Chevy Bolt EV fires

NHTSA investigating Chevy Bolt EV fires

NHTSA has opened a preliminary evaluation of Chevy Bolt 2017-2020 MY models after reports of potentially battery related rear seat fires. The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received two Vehicle...

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