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Premium ANCO Contour direct-fit original equipment replacement wipers from Federal-Mogul now feature an innovative “Master Connection System” that covers 98 percent of the market with just 10 part numbers.

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors in just a few short weeks with an anticipated 30 to 40 worldwide debuts from automotive manufacturers around the globe.

Robert Bosch LLC has announced that it is backing its recently introduced KTS 340 diagnostic tool with an extraordinary 10-year limited warranty on parts and labor, demonstrating the company’s confidence in the durability and reliability of this state-of-the-art diagnostic tool.

Exhibitor booth space is sold-out at MACS 2011 Convention and Trade Show coming up January 27-29, 2011 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Currently, there are 108 exhibitors in 172 booths, a 10 percent exhibitor increase from 2010. Nineteen exhibitors are new to the MACS Trade Show.

NHTSA announced that Hankook Tire America is voluntarily recalling some of its Hankook Dynapro AS radials due to concerns with “less than expected sidewall performance.” The recall impacts 17,729 tires in size P265/70R17S. NHTSA had no information about production dates or effected DOT codes.

Looking for a way to bolster your business in the new year? By making a resolution to conduct a community car care event during National Car Care Month, your business will reap the benefits, according to the Car Care Council.

A new series of educational videos providing information and training on proper diagnostic techniques and procedures to repair an automotive fuel-related job is now available online from the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).

Bosch to expand in automotive air conditioning service market; acquisition presents new business opportunity for Bosch Diagnostics.

When Federated Auto Parts decided to sponsor the Bassmaster Weekend Series, the goal was to drive additional sales for their members. When Ryan McMurtury won the 2010 Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship with a Federated battery in his boat, he received a check for $10,000 as an extra bonus.

First customers should get their extended-range electric cars within days, the automaker says. These are the first of an expected 160 vehicles to be shipped this week.

Gil Martin, crew chief for Kevin Harvick and the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, was named 2010 NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” following last week’s season-ending Ford 400 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami (FL) Raceway.

The Automotive Training Authority (ATA) is offering free “green” aftermarket training courses on hybrid, compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and biodiesel/clean diesel technology.