Dorman adds OE interchange feature to Web site October 10, 2008

In response to customer demand, Dorman Products, Inc.'s Web site will now allow users to search for the parts they need using the OE part number.

Ford, Chrysler, GM team up with new hotline for the aftermarket October 7, 2008

The Service and Parts Divisions of Ford Motor Company, Chrysler LLC and General Motors have launched The Power Line - a nationwide toll-free number to support aftermarket engine and transmission assembly sales and service to independent repair facilities. 

2009 Toyota RAV4 package featuring Bridgestone run flat tires October 6, 2008

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 Sport will be available with Bridgestone-brand Dueler? Run-Flat tires (RFT) as part of the Sport Appearance Package.

Chrysler approves DuPont Cromax Pro waterborne basecoat October 3, 2008

WILMINGTON, Del. – Chrysler LLC has granted global approval of DuPont Cromax Pro waterborne basecoat, per the requirements of Chrysler LLC's global paint refinish material and process certification.

Autoliv introduces lightweight anti-sliding airbag October 2, 2008

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Autoliv, a  global automotive safety systems supplier, has developed a new anti-sliding airbag that it says is 60 percent lighter than the existing anti-sliding airbag in order to help vehicle manufacturers meet the more stringent CO2 and CAFÉ (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) requirements by reducing weight.

GM approves DuPont Cromax Pro waterborne basecoat September 30, 2008

WILMINGTON, Del. – General Motors has granted global approval of DuPont Cromax Pro waterborne basecoat, per the requirements of General Motors global refinish paint material specification GMW 15406.

IIHS honors 11 vehicles with TOP SAFETY PICK award September 30, 2008

ARLINGTON, Va. – Four small cars, two mid-sized cars, two mid-sized SUVs, one large luxury car, one small pickup, and a mid-sized  ]convertible are the latest winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award.

Bridgestone Dueler is OE on 2009 Infiniti FX, new Cadillac on Potenza tires September 25, 2008

Bridgestone?s Dueler tire is the exclusive standard equipment fitment on Nissan?s 2009 Infiniti FX.

New Valeo technology made to protect pedestrians September 23, 2008

Valeo presents Safe4U(TM), an innovative new front end module that reduces the severity of pedestrian injury by 20-40 percent. Made of energy-absorbing materials such as malleable steel, its architecture optimizes the passive protection of the vehicle's occupants and pedestrians, and allows automakers to meet the new European Pedestrian Impact Phase 2 standard, which comes into force in 2010.