Torque Factor aims to help service professionals increase their expertise and success rate in dealing with today’s increasingly sophisticated vehicles.
MAT Holdings, Inc. announces the relaunch of the Bendix Brakes brand Fleet MetLok product line, a line of automotive disc brake pads and rotors designed specifically for use in...
Nearly 1,600 Oregonians participated in the February 2016 survey, and most of them – 84 percent – said they feel uncomfortable riding as a passenger with a driver who is distracted...
The Automotive Communications Council (ACC) has announced the agenda for their 2016 annual conference, which is designed to inspire new ideas and thought-provoking marketing.
Assured Performance Network, North America’s largest Certified Collision Repair Network, announced they are launching an application program to document the use of OEM repair ...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is heading to the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas with a display featuring the latest technology advancements in FCA vehicles and will...
Jorge Menchu from AESwave and Matt Fanslow with Riverside Automotive discuss how technicians can gain the skills needed to address the challenges of dealing with obsolete electronics...
Bob Gruszczynski, retired OBD communications expert from the VW Group of America, discusses the OBD of today as well as what the future may have in store for vehicle communications...
Dirk Fuchs, technical training manager with ZF Aftermarket, discusses vehicle electrification and how training and certification can benefit the industry.
Gangolf Feiter, principal and electrical engineer in Germany working on the secure vehicle interface (SVI) with the International Standards Organization (ISO), the Auto Care Association...
Paul Baltusis, an OBD-II systems engineer retired from Ford Motor Company after 37 years, discusses diagnostics using OBD-II Mode $06 on variable valve timing.
Peter Coll, vice president of Neutronics, discusses all things R-1234yf refrigerant; NASTF Ford IDS update, automotive service youth education, case studies, recalls, and more...
The most important things to consider when making power tool purchases will vary depending on the specific application the tool is needed for and the types of vehicle service....
A look at the differences and similarities between R-1234yf refrigerants, and the tools and equipment necessary to service vehicles with this refrigerant.
The Fleet Maintenance Tools & Equipment Guide helps fleet maintenance managers get the most out of their investment in tools, tool storage solutions and shop equipment. The guide...
The 2014 PTEN Tire and Wheel Spec guide offers a comparative list of features for a large selection of tire and wheel service equipment from 12 product manufacturers.
Of all the auto repair channels available, only Motor Age, with more than 10 million views and 618 videos (and counting), serves to advance the automotive professional with accurate...
Justin McCarthy has been selling tools in Boston, Massachusetts for nearly 10 years, visiting body shops, mechanics, heavy duty shops, bus garages, and construction companies....
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Harrison Truck Centers announced that it has completed the acquisition of Westman Freightliner, a heavy and medium duty truck dealership group with operations in Minnesota and...
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is accepting applications through the end of the year to a first-of-its-kind program to provide free short-term rentals of compressed natural...
The Aftermarket Foundation announced during the AAPEX/SEMA show a name and branding change and the Foundation will now be known as the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation...
A trio of veteran transcontinental drivers recently broke the transcontinental autonomous driving record from Los Angeles to New York using Tesla’s Autopilot technology released...
The University of Memphis Journalism Alumni Club has posthumously awarded its Charles E. Thornton Award to longtime trucking industry journalist and communication professional...
Gemalto, a provider of digital security, is providing secure M2M connectivity and advanced computing power for an innovative IoT solution used to optimize vehicle and fleet management...
Chino, Calif.-based fleet propane conversions company Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced Ohio has reintroduced their incentives program which rebates companies that...
Buyers at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2015 are invited to stop by the PTEN Tool & Equipment Lounge, booth No. 1061, during this year's event to relax, enjoy...
Seven months after converting 10 cargo vans from gasoline to propane autogas, General Distributors, Inc. reports those vehicles have cut their greenhouse gas emissions by over...
The latest survey from Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 58 percent of company car drivers think it’s their employer’s responsibility to get the car serviced at the appropriate...
Power Train is a provider of heavy duty aftermarket truck parts, fleet maintenance and mobile repair services in the Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky markets through its network of ...
Light duty vehicle sales are expected to increase, with growth concentrated in developing countries in Asia Pacific and with stop-start systems projected to grow most significantly...
Borla and Alphabet Energy announced a nonexclusive partnership to deliver the industry’s first aftermarket thermoelectric fuel-efficiency product for vehicle internal combustion...
Borla and Alphabet Energy announced a nonexclusive partnership to deliver the industry’s first aftermarket thermoelectric fuel-efficiency product for vehicle internal combustion...
In February of 2016, Scania will start testing electric trucks on the electric road which will become a reality as the Swedish Transport Administration has now approved support...
After repeated calls for disclosure from Consumer Watchdog, Google today said it would issue regular reports offering some details of crashes involving its driverless cars. The...
To demonstrate the E-Diesel's suitability for everyday use, Federal Minister of Education and Research Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka put the first five liters into her vehicle...
The unique web-based service offers high-caliber job candidates complete control over the employment recruitment process by allowing them to remain anonymous until a job opportunity...
Pennington spent 25 years in corporate communications and 13 years as a business magazine journalist, editor and photographer, primarily in trucking and affiliated industries....
Megabus.com and Coach USA are targeting a 3-percent reduction in fuel consumption using the technology, which is being rolled out on its fleet of 2,400 buses.
International Roadcheck is a 72-hour period when approximately 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial and federal inspectors in jurisdictions across North America perform...
According to the filing, the Commission is investigating possible fraud relating to statements made by Navistar regarding its efforts to obtain a certificate of conformity from...
During its recent Investor/Analyst Day, officials at Navistar International discussed the company’s current situation and the opportunities that lie ahead.
The five-year plan would invest $1 trillion and create or maintain at least 13 million decent-paying jobs, says Sanders, the Senate Budget Committee ranking member.
The latest addition is Josh Smith, who will serve as assistant editor for the three publications and for VehicleServicePros.com, the official website of PTEN, Fleet Maintenance...
The automotive program provides students with job skills training in addition to teaching them practical applications of reading, math, science and other areas of study.
The Dart Network’s professional driver training program Advantage Driver University (ADU) is attracting student drivers by offering incentives that are difficult to turn down....
Truck drivers have some of the highest rates of workplace injuries in Washington state, according to the state's Department of Labor & Industries. The report covers the years ...
Specifically, the company is utilizing the efficiency of aluminum in its Long brand of integrated cooling plates that enhance heat transfer of insulated gate bipolar transistor...
Through the Better Plants Challenge, Cummins committed to a 25 percent reduction in energy intensity by 2016 across 104 facilities, including 19 plants.
SPOT LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. and leader in satellite tracking, messaging and emergency notification technologies, will showcase its entire product line...
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, is gearing up to offer a lineup of 2015 Ford F-150 presentations, discussions and training at SEMA 2014.
All AAPEX and SEMA information will be just one click away. Visit VehicleServicePros.com/AAPEX before, during and after the shows for product information, videos, press releases...
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related ...
Stop-painting.com published an article written by MESH risk management consultant Chris Palmisano that demystifies the process of labeling secondary chemical containers while ...
Business & Legal Resources (BLR), the leading provider of employment, safety and environmental compliance offers recommendations for improving safety programs to prevent work-...
Buyers at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2014 are invited to stop by the PTEN Tool & Equipment Lounge during this year's event to relax, enjoy some refreshments...
During Operation Safe Driver Week, activities will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico with the goal of increasing commercial vehicle and non-commercial vehicle...
Sales of automotive specialty-equipment products continue to climb, reaching $33 billion in 2013. The number represents a 6.7 percent increase over the previous year and marks...
Volvo Trucks has simplified finding high-quality and dependable used Volvo models with the launch of its Volvo Premium Certified used trucks program and online Used Truck Search...
In a collaboration on clean vehicle adoption, the University of California, Davis, and the China Automotive Technology and Research Center will work together to help speed the...
Attendees will learn what causes accelerated corrosion, how small corrosion problems turn into big corrosion problems, understanding and treating different metals and what owners...
For many years, Airtow Trailers has proudly served a passionate, loyal customer base from its Southern California manufacturing facility. The company is excited to announce that...
Over the past five years, the amount and types of technological offerings found in our cars have increased dramatically. While reports have shown a significant decline in the ...
CMA is premiering a myriad of Duraturn tire models at ITEC including: Mozzo, Travia and ST Radial in the consumer tire segment as well as their full line of TBR tires in the commercial...
As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to reduce dependence on foreign oil and transition to a clean energy economy, the Energy Department announced more than $55 million...
On behalf of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) of America, ARCADIS performed a study to measure heavy metal residues in laundered shop towels and to provide a quantitative...
The new engine suits a wide range of on-highway applications, including vocational trucks, school and transit buses, delivery fleets, recreational vehicles, tow and utility trucks...
Optimus Technoligies' advanced biofuel solution for commercial trucks as an alternative to CNG, creates new opportunities for advanced biofuel providers.
EnerDel Inc., a supplier of advanced Li-ion batteries, will furnish and deliver eight (8) PP320-689-LP Vigor+ Low-Profile Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to the city and county of...
L.A.P.D. joins a rapidly expanding list of agencies adding Zero Motorcycles to their fleet. Zero’s police motorcycles are fully electric and designed exclusively for police and...
The SN category, introduced in October 2010, was established to provide better protection against high-temperature deposits, more stringent sludge control and seal compatibility...
TruStar Energy, one of the leading designers and builders of CNG fueling infrastructure, and the Muncie Sanitary District (MSD) announced the grand opening of their first large...
The Energy Department announced $20 million for ten new research and development projects that will advance hydrogen production and delivery technologies. Advancing these technologies...
The American Automotive Policy Council's new report was compiled using U.S. auto production, sales, capital investment, R&D, parts purchases, and employment data from each of ...
The driver of a truck that plowed into a bus carrying comedian Tracy Morgan pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Wednesday amid accusations he had not slept for 24 hours ...
The Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA), set to kick off on June 27 in Irvine, Calif., will discuss auto repair trends and diagnose the best strategies for auto ...
Well-qualified WyoTech graduates will have the opportunity to interview for full-time positions including diesel technician, trailer technician and body technician. Swift utilizes...
llinois-based 300 Below becomes first to guarantee double life on brake rotors while reducing environmental impact and saving millions in fleet vehicle maintenance costs
Now in pilot, U.S. Bank Fleet Virtual Pay will enable drivers to pay for fuel or unexpected repairs at times when purchasing with a U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Card is not an option...
The U.S. EPA invites small businesses, governments and not-for-profit organizations to participate as Small Entity Representatives (SERs) for a Small Business Advocacy Review ...
Shippers and carriers this year can expect to see many new trends related to transportation, as well as a continuation of several critical challenges from 2013.
The first fleet tests of UPM’s renewable diesel proved that UPM BioVerno works in cars just as well as any regular diesel. The fleet tests were conducted by the VTT Technical ...
With this announcement, T-Mobile eliminates roaming costs for M2M communication in the U.S. and Canada giving its customers local data rates when located in each respective country...
General Motors has more segment award recipients than any other automaker in the J.D Power 2014 Vehicle Dependability Study, doubling last year’s segment awards from four to eight...
