The Lincoln Highway leads to Las Vegas in The Road To AAPEX Season Two
Another automotive adventure is about to unfold as Babcox Media presents “The Road to AAPEX Season Two, The Lincoln Highway.” This year, the spotlight shines on the remarkable 2002 Lincoln Blackwood as it travels on a historic journey along the iconic Lincoln Highway – the first transcontinental highway in the United States, running coast-to-coast, designed
Tremec acquires EV systems provider Electric GT
Tremec, a subsidiary of KUO, has announced the acquisition of a provider of plug-and-play EV conversion systems, Electric GT, Inc. The company says that the acquisition will enable Tremec to strengthen its product offerings in the growing ICE-to-BEV vehicle conversion market. The newly branded company, Tremec – Electric GT, will be based out of Electric GT’s headquarters in Huntington Beach,
Alto releases TR60-SN torque converter steels
Alto has released a new line of torque converter steels for the BorgWarner/Aisin Warner TR60-SN transmission. The product covers model years 2004 and on.
Sonnax highlights intermediate clutch backing plates for GM transmissions
Sonnax highlights its heavy-duty intermediate clutch backing plates for GM 4L80-E, 4L85-E and TH400 transmissions. Both backing plates are compatible with OE and aftermarket cases, the company says. Plates available include:
Sonnax highlights center support snap ring for Ford 6R series
Sonnax highlights its new center support snap ring for Ford 6R60, 6R75 and 6R80 transmissions. The company says this part (part no. 95630-01) can restore proper endplay, save the center support and prevent future wear in these transmissions.
TransTec introduces new Ford 8F35 overhaul kits
Freudenberg-NOK has launched new TransTec overhaul kits for the Ford 8F35 transmission. The kits can be purchased either with or without pistons. TransTec says their overhaul kits include everything you need for a complete mechanical repair, including all o-rings, metal clad seals, bushings and gaskets. Models covered include the following:
Alto introduces overdrive sun gear snap ring for Chrysler transmissions
Alto has introduced a new overdrive sun gear snap ring for Chrysler transmissions. Models covered include A500 (40/42RH, 42/44RE) model years 1989 and on; A518 (46RE/RH) model years 1990-2002; and A618 (47RE/RH, 48RE), model years 1994 and on.
Autel introduces alignment and ADAS lifts
Autel has introduced new Bay Max 12K and Bay Max 14K lifts, which are flush-mounted hydraulic scissor lifts with twin 6K and 7K Jacking Beams, respectively, and a Floor Lift Table. The new lifts mark Autel’s entrance into the lift market. The company says they can allow technicians to perform re-scan, visual inspection, and mechanical
BendPak introduces new double-wide parking lifts
BendPak has introduced two new double-wide parking lifts: PL-12000DP and PL-12000DPS. BendPak says these lifts will allow shops to securely store four vehicles in two parking spots. BendPak notes that each PL-12000DP and PL-12000DPS platform operates independently, so one can be lowered while the other side remains still. As a result, it’s only necessary to
Alto adds new filter for Toyota CVTs
Alto has introduced a new filter for Toyota K111 and K112 continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), model years 2012 and on. The Alto part no. is 186942B.
TransTec adds new overhaul kit for Honda CVTs
Freudenberg-NOK has launched a new TransTec Honda CVT overhaul kit. The kit number is 49477913 and it covers the following applications: The company says this overhaul kit includes everything needed for a complete mechanical repair, including all o-rings, metal clad seals, bushings and gaskets.
Vehicle average age hits record high
The average age of cars and light trucks in the U.S. has risen again this year to a new record of 12.5 years, according to the latest analysis from S&P Global Mobility. The growth is in line with the firm’s prediction from last year that constrained new vehicle sales would continue to impact and put
