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link hidden, please login to view announced it released eight new AmeriPLATINUM Brake Pad numbers and four new AmeriPRO Brake Pad numbers with a wide range of coverage ranging from Buick Encore to Ford Transit applications. The new SKUs cover over 6mm VIO. Also just released in the
link hidden, please login to view product line: 1 new AmeriPRO Brake Shoe, 2 new AmeriPRO Wear Sensors, 74 new AmeriPRO Coated and Coated R90 Euro Rotor numbers, and 20 VGX Brake Pad numbers with VIO coverage over 44+mm VIO.
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link hidden, please login to view introduces a new line of Transtar Brand 100% all New Components Torque Converters which it said are engineered specifically for 2011-up Ford Trucks and Vans equipped with 6R140 transmissions. Designed to meet the demands of modern gas and diesel powertrains, these converters deliver consistent, dependable performance for today’s rebuilders and come with a 12-month/unlimited mileage warranty.
Developed by an engineering team with decades of experience supporting global automotive programs, all converters are manufactured to OE specifications and designed to meet or exceed factory performance standards,
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2011-Up Ford F250, F350 and F450 with 6r140 transmission. 2016-Up Ford E350 and E450 with 6R140 transmission. Available Part Numbers
TS-FM1261 (6.2L; 6.8L Gas Engines) TS-FM1262 (6.7L Diesel Engine, 6 Mounting Studs) TS-FM1265 (7.3L Gas Engine) For optimal performance, pair with Transtar Low Viscosity Fluid.
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To be successful in aftermarket parts sales requires a very broad knowledge base. It means having the ability to address customer parts requests for dozens of different vehicle manufacturers spanning more than 75 years of production, including multiple vehicle systems. Much like our inventory mix, our employees’ knowledge needs to be “spread out” to accommodate these varied requests. Sure, we all have our strengths and specialties, but imagine the bottlenecks at the counter if Heather was the only staff member familiar with reading the paper catalogs covering vintage applications, or that Larry couldn’t catalog anything unless it was for a domestic vehicle.
While we would never hire a counterperson with such gaping blind spots concerning vehicle knowledge, when it comes to store operations, these kinds of scenarios happen every day. Cross-training staff eases the burden for everyone in the organization, from the top down. Becoming an “expert” in your own particular role doesn’t need to prevent you from being a versatile member of the team.
link hidden, please login to view For obvious reasons, not every employee will be responsible for making management-level decisions. But when it comes to daily operations, each member of your staff needs to be given not only the tools to succeed, but also the skills and authority to use those tools effectively. We’ve all worked in locations with extended business hours or short-staffing situations, and felt the pinch when a key member of the team was absent. Picking up the slack in these situations has become a harsh reality in today’s business environment, and without cross-training for the remaining employees, everyone on both sides of the counter suffers for it.
Depending on your individual role within the organization, you may have very little exposure to some of the other roles being performed around you, or you may already have experienced each role along the way to your current position. The hierarchy of roles in this industry tends to follow a natural progression, from delivery and stocking associates to counter and sales positions, and eventually to various management roles. Along the way, there is often considerable overlap in skills and responsibilities at each stage.
At any level of the hierarchy, the most destructive employee attitude is the “not my job” attitude. Traditional workforce roles generally fall into either “labor” or “management” categories. Many organizations even reinforce this idea through uniform choices. Unfortunately, this also may create a division among employees, who feel that titles are designed to separate them rather than to complement each other. Even worse than those employees who claim that something is “above their pay grade” are those members of the team who believe that performing a particular task is beneath them. Having a delivery driver who is comfortable with helping with simple customer service tasks is no less important than the keyholding manager who makes a hot-shot delivery to help maintain a commercial customer’s workflow. Cross-training works in both directions!
There may not be an “I” in “team,” but there are two of them in “idiot.” Building a team that can move effortlessly between roles requires all parties to be invested in the overall success of the business, not just their own individual interests. We need to identify those members of our team who are most capable of (and interested in) growth beyond just a narrowly defined job description. We need to encourage them to acquire new skills, and to remind employees who already possess those skills that having others trained in their role is a benefit, not a threat.
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link hidden, please login to view announced the addition of 172 new automotive aftermarket part numbers across multiple product categories in the first quarter of 2026, expanding coverage for millions of vehicles in operation. New part numbers were introduced across Bosch engine components, pumps, injectors, rotating machines, sensors, batteries, braking components and spark plugs. Bosch Engine Components
Bosch has added 13 new part numbers to its engine components lineup, including canister purge valves, ignition coils, throttle bodies and an EVO Spark Plug. Designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications, these components are intended to support engine performance and reliable operation across a wide range of vehicles, the company said.
The new EVO Spark Plug part number covers 453,000 Asian vehicles in operation across the U.S. and Canada. EVO Spark Plugs from Bosch utilize iridium alloys for long service life and wear resistance, as well as improved insulation, reduced risk of damage during installation and increased thermomechanical, mechanical and electrical strength to withstand extreme pressure during knocking.
Bosch Braking
Bosch released 17 new braking component part numbers in the first quarter, including 14 new part numbers for Bosch Parking Brake Shoes, covering more than 8 million vehicles in operation. These shoes offer bonded and riveted coverage matching OE attachment methods on most domestic and commercial applications, and the coated shoe plate helps prevent rust and corrosion.
Bosch Rotating Machines
Bosch introduced 75 new rotating machine part numbers in the first quarter, including new and remanufactured starters, alternators and A/C compressors. This includes four new part numbers in the Bosch A/C compressor lineup, covering 601,000 vehicles in operation.
Bosch introduced 28 starter part numbers across new and remanufactured offerings, with 28 new starter part numbers covering 25.4 million vehicles in operation and three remanufactured starters covering 13.6 million vehicles.
Thirty-one part numbers were introduced on the alternator front, with 25 new alternator part numbers covering more than 10 million vehicles in operation and six remanufactured alternator part numbers covering an additional 7.96 million vehicles, according to
link hidden, please login to view. Bosch Pumps
Bosch added eight new part numbers in pumps – including five fuel pumps, two GDI high-pressure pumps and one electric fuel pump. These pumps cover 40,400 vehicles in operation and are designed to support fuel delivery and engine performance across domestic, Asian and European vehicles.
The Bosch GDI high-pressure pumps debuted two new part numbers covering 537,000 vehicles in operation, featuring an integrated pressure limiter valve, an integrated pressure damper and a compact, lightweight design.
Bosch Injectors
Bosch added 20 new part numbers to its injector lineup in the first quarter, including five gasoline injectors, 12 fuel injectors and three GDI fuel injectors. These injectors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications by delivering precise fuel atomization to support combustion, smooth engine operation and drivability across a wide range of vehicles.
Bosch Fuel Injectors debuted 12 part numbers and are engineered for OE fit, form and function. Manufactured from quality materials, they provide precision flow and original spray patterns while maintaining smoothness and drivability.
Bosch Sensors
Bosch added 34 new sensor part numbers, including mass air flow (MAF), pressure, particulate matter, oxygen, camshaft, crankshaft, temperature, knock, throttle position and NOx sensors. Seven new Bosch oxygen sensor part numbers expanded coverage to 6.17 million vehicles in operation, supporting reduced emissions, fuel efficiency and engine performance.
Bosch Batteries
Bosch added five new part numbers to its Powersport Lithium (Gen II) battery lineup. These batteries offer a lifespan four to five times longer than lead-acid batteries, are 65% lighter and provide faster recharge times. They are engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications, delivering lightweight power and reliable starts across a range of powersport applications, the company said.
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link hidden, please login to view announced the addition of 172 new automotive aftermarket part numbers across multiple product categories in the first quarter of 2026, expanding coverage for millions of vehicles in operation. New part numbers were introduced across Bosch engine components, pumps, injectors, rotating machines, sensors, batteries, braking components and spark plugs. Bosch Engine Components
Bosch has added 13 new part numbers to its engine components lineup, including canister purge valves, ignition coils, throttle bodies and an EVO Spark Plug. Designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications, these components are intended to support engine performance and reliable operation across a wide range of vehicles, the company said.
The new EVO Spark Plug part number covers 453,000 Asian vehicles in operation across the U.S. and Canada. EVO Spark Plugs from Bosch utilize iridium alloys for long service life and wear resistance, as well as improved insulation, reduced risk of damage during installation and increased thermomechanical, mechanical and electrical strength to withstand extreme pressure during knocking.
Bosch Braking
Bosch released 17 new braking component part numbers in the first quarter, including 14 new part numbers for Bosch Parking Brake Shoes, covering more than 8 million vehicles in operation. These shoes offer bonded and riveted coverage matching OE attachment methods on most domestic and commercial applications, and the coated shoe plate helps prevent rust and corrosion.
Bosch Rotating Machines
Bosch introduced 75 new rotating machine part numbers in the first quarter, including new and remanufactured starters, alternators and A/C compressors. This includes four new part numbers in the Bosch A/C compressor lineup, covering 601,000 vehicles in operation.
Bosch introduced 28 starter part numbers across new and remanufactured offerings, with 28 new starter part numbers covering 25.4 million vehicles in operation and three remanufactured starters covering 13.6 million vehicles.
Thirty-one part numbers were introduced on the alternator front, with 25 new alternator part numbers covering more than 10 million vehicles in operation and six remanufactured alternator part numbers covering an additional 7.96 million vehicles, according to
link hidden, please login to view. Bosch Pumps
Bosch added eight new part numbers in pumps – including five fuel pumps, two GDI high-pressure pumps and one electric fuel pump. These pumps cover 40,400 vehicles in operation and are designed to support fuel delivery and engine performance across domestic, Asian and European vehicles.
The Bosch GDI high-pressure pumps debuted two new part numbers covering 537,000 vehicles in operation, featuring an integrated pressure limiter valve, an integrated pressure damper and a compact, lightweight design.
Bosch Injectors
Bosch added 20 new part numbers to its injector lineup in the first quarter, including five gasoline injectors, 12 fuel injectors and three GDI fuel injectors. These injectors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications by delivering precise fuel atomization to support combustion, smooth engine operation and drivability across a wide range of vehicles.
Bosch Fuel Injectors debuted 12 part numbers and are engineered for OE fit, form and function. Manufactured from quality materials, they provide precision flow and original spray patterns while maintaining smoothness and drivability.
Bosch Sensors
Bosch added 34 new sensor part numbers, including mass air flow (MAF), pressure, particulate matter, oxygen, camshaft, crankshaft, temperature, knock, throttle position and NOx sensors. Seven new Bosch oxygen sensor part numbers expanded coverage to 6.17 million vehicles in operation, supporting reduced emissions, fuel efficiency and engine performance.
Bosch Batteries
Bosch added five new part numbers to its Powersport Lithium (Gen II) battery lineup. These batteries offer a lifespan four to five times longer than lead-acid batteries, are 65% lighter and provide faster recharge times. They are engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications, delivering lightweight power and reliable starts across a range of powersport applications, the company said.
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