AVI Unveils A1 Engine Repair Test Prep Program
AVI has expanded its AVI Test Prep product line with the final volume of the ASE A Series Test Prep line. The newly released A1 program is available now on DVD and streaming on demand at www.auto-video.com. "Our AVI Test Prep programs have been a huge help to technicians preparing for the ASE tests,"
Sixteen-Year-Old Dirt Late Model Driver From Illinois Wins $50,000 ‘Search for a Champion’ Grand Prize
Bobby Pierce, a 16-year-old high school student who also is one of the nation’s top DirtLate Model drivers, is the $50,000 grand prize winner in the “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest from Federal-Mogul’sChampion Spark Plug brand. A sophomore at Oakwood (Ill.) High School, Pierce was one of 15 finalists selected from hundreds of
$125,000 for the Search for a Champion Winner
Federal-Mogul’s widely acclaimed “Search for a Champion” racing sponsorship contest is now open, and grassroots racers can enter the contest now through December 31, 2012,by posting videos to the www.AlwaysaChampion.com website.The first 250 participants will receive free Champion “swag,” including a t-shirt, hat and a Search for a Champion racing decal. Sponsored by Federal-Mogul’s iconic
MAHLE Clevite Launches New MAHLE Original Filters Website
MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently launched its new MAHLE Original filters website at www.mahleoriginalfilters.com. The new website includes detailed information, advanced search features for both consumers and automotive repair shops, and informative videos that are specific to the comprehensive MAHLE Original filter product line. MAHLE Original aftermarket replacement filters provide coverage for oil, fuel, air and cabin
GM Unveils All-New 450 hp Small Block LT1 V8 for 2014 Corvette
The new Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timingto support an advanced combustion system. “Our objective for the development of the all-new LT1 was to raise the bar for performance car engines,” said
BIG R Show to Feature New Technologies for Salvaging Cores Seminar
Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) President Bill Gager announced that aseminar on “New Technologies for Salvaging Cores That Will Increase Profits” will be presented on Oct. 28, 2012 at the International BIG R Show. Gary Reed, CEO of Lock-N-Stitch, Inc. will present step-by-step procedures for metal stitching cracks in cast aluminum and cast iron parts.
Edelbrock Launches Mobile Website
The new Edelbrock website will include sections focused on new products, videos and a complete calendar of events that Edelbrock will be attending throughout the year. One of the key features on the mobile website is a powerful search engine database for installation instructions. It gives users access to over 3,000 Edelbrock and Russell installation
iATN Waveform Library Exceeds 30,000 Files
The International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) Waveform & File Library recently exceeded 30,000 vehicle-specific files, all uploaded by iATN members based on their real-world automotive repair experiences. Library files are searchable by file type, model year, make, systems, engine size, related components, vehicle condition and keywords, and often include technical information from the linked TechHelp
Grassroots Ohio Drag-Racing Duo Wins $50,000 Champion Racing Sponsorship
Grassroots drag racers Corey and Kyle Michalek of Ohio-based Michalek Brothers Racing are the winners of the $50,000 grand prize racing sponsorship in the Champion brand’s 2012 “Search for a Champion” video contest from Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML). The Michalek Brothers team, based in Columbus and Canton, OH, beat out four other racers in the
Hastings Launches New Piston Ring Website
Hastings Manufacturing Co., a nearly 100-year-old global manufacturer of piston rings, has a new look for its website, www.hastingsmfg.com. There are now dedicated sections for OEM, Aftermarket and Performance Racing. There is a “Site Highlights” area, where viewers can catch up oncompany news and product releases. A new company video discusses the brand’s history,
Kevin Harvick Announces Finalists in $100,000 Search for a Champion Contest
The contest finalists – announced recently at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver and Champion spokesperson Kevin Harvick – will each receive a $10,000 Champion racing sponsorship for the 2012 season. Selected from more than 330 contest entrants, the finalists will now compete for the $50,000 grand prize sponsorship, which will be