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By Counterman
NTK Vehicle Electronics has announced the introduction of a new throttle bodies line to its portfolio this autumn. The addition aims to help vehicles comply with new emissions standards. The release fits within Niterra’s strategy to enhance its aftermarket offerings, the company said.
NTK Vehicle Electronics, owned by
link hidden, please login to view, benefits from its parent company’s engineering background along with expertise from the NGK Ignition Parts brand. This new product line marks NTK’s expansion into a more comprehensive vehicle electronics supplier. The introduction reinforces NTK’s move into throttle bodies production for global markets. Coverage and Specifications for Throttle Bodies Customers
NTK will offer 187 premium throttle body part numbers. The parts provide 52 percent coverage of vehicles in operation in
link hidden, please login to view. The introduction positions NTK as a significant player in supplying OE-quality equivalent throttle bodies and expands its electronic components lineup. All parts cross reference to original equipment and meet durability and performance expectations, the company said. Function and Role of These Components
Throttle bodies are essential for combustion engines in various vehicles from cars to industrial vehicles. They sit in the engine intake tract and regulate airflow. They optimize combustion and reduce emissions. The components meet current and future emissions standards and work in petrol and diesel powertrains.
Compatibility With Vehicles Across Decades
The 165 electrical throttle bodies fit modern cars from the 2000s onward. Sixteen hybrid types and eight mechanical parts support older vehicle models from the 1980s and 1990s.
Market Reach and Vehicle Parc Coverage
The NTK throttle bodies cover an initial car parc of about 133 million vehicles in the region. This includes major brands like VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Ford, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. This broad compatibility will likely boost demand across Europe, the company said. Markets include Germany, France, the U.K., Italy and Spain.
Expanded Electronics Portfolio for NTK Customers
This launch transforms NTK into a comprehensive vehicle electronics solution provider. The new line complements its manifold absolute or boost pressure sensors, mass air flow sensors, oxygen sensors, exhaust gas recirculation valves and other engine sensors.
Catalog Access and Support Tools
“The addition of OE-quality equivalent throttle bodies to NTK Vehicle Electronics not only enhances the brand, but it also strengthens an already comprehensive range of excellent products for aftermarket customers,” said Frank Massia, director of marketing aftermarket EMEA at Niterra EMEA GmbH.
The throttle bodies come packaged for easy identification and stock management. All references, OE and applications data will be accessible on the Part Finder platform.
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How does an engine control camshaft timing? It’s not electric or vacuum-powered—it’s managed through the oil pump, camshaft actuators and the oil control valve solenoid (OCV). In this video, learn how these systems work together to precisely advance or retard camshaft timing for optimal performance.
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Ron Capps’ race day at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals came to a dramatic end in the second round Sunday afternoon as a massive engine explosion destroyed the body on his
link hidden, please login to view Toyota GR Supra. Though Capps didn’t advance to the final quad at zMAX Dragway, the three-time world champion had the second-quickest car in qualifying, and he threw down the quickest pass of eliminations in the opening round. He leaves Charlotte, the second of six races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, third in the Funny Car points standings as he pursues a fourth world championship.
For the second straight race, Capps, crew chief Dean ‘Guido’ Antonelli, and the NAPA Auto Care team battled back from a challenging first day of qualifying. Capps faced traction issues in Friday’s two qualifying sessions, sending him into Saturday’s final two sessions on the bump spot. He had to lift off the throttle early in the third session on Saturday but moved up a spot to No. 15. With the pressure on in the final session, Antonelli sent Capps on a 3.899-second pass at 329.67 mph to propel Capps from the No. 15 spot up to the No. 2 position on the final qualifying order.
Building off the performance they found in the final qualifying session, Capps charged to a 3.894 E.T. at 329.67 mph to win his first-round quad over Daniel Wilkerson, Paul Lee, and Dave Richards. It was the quickest pass of the round and the second-quickest performance of the event. In the second round, Capps was on another strong pass when he lost a cylinder around 600 feet down the 1,000-foot racetrack. That led to a tremendous engine explosion that blew the body off Capps’ machine. He finished third in the quad behind Austin Prock and Daniel Wilkerson.
“This is the Countdown. This is what makes the Funny Car division so tough,” said Capps, who finished the spring 4-Wide Nationals as the runner-up. “I’m so proud of Guido and our NAPA Auto Care team. The 3.89 that we ran in qualifying, in the heat, to put us No. 2 showed what we’re capable of, and that’s what championship teams do. Then to go back up in the first round, go low of the round, and run another 3.89 was something I felt like we needed to show that that was on purpose in qualifying. But boy, we got into the second round and there was really no warning before it did what it did. We were on our way to what I feel like was another advancement into the final round. Guido will figure out what happened and the guys will regroup for St. Louis.”
Capps, who serves as both the driver and team owner at Ron Capps Motorsports, highlighted the time he spent with his supporters at the 4-Wide Carolina Nationals and looked ahead at even more off-track highlights coming up in St. Louis, where Capps was the runner-up in 2024.
“We had a great addition to the car, a longtime partner of NAPA Auto Parts with Warren Oil,” Capps said. “It’s a North Carolina company, made in the USA, and the coolest part was they were all new to drag racing, so to have them out at our NHRA event was awesome. St. Louis is a NAPA race so we’re looking forward to hanging with all our NAPA people, especially McKay Auto Parts.”
Capps and the NAPA Auto Care Funny Car team will go back to work for a few days at the Ron Capps Motorsports shop in Brownsburg, Ind., to prepare for the third race in the Countdown, the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, Sept. 26-28, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill.
Start / Finish: No. 2 / def. in round two
Points Standing / Total: No. 3 / 2,204 pts.
Next Race: Sept. 26-28, NHRA Midwest Nationals, Madison, Ill.
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link hidden, please login to view | link hidden, please login to view acquired Alliance Automotive, Inc. and Alliance Auto Body Parts, Inc. in Houston, Texas. The companies operate collectively as Alliance Auto Body Parts in Houston. The acquisition includes two locations in Northwest and Southwest Houston. XL Parts | TPH said it “is proud to acquire a trusted business in Houston’s collision repair market.”
This strategic acquisition expands the company’s footprint across Houston. It also reinforces XL Parts’ commitment to customer service and product availability throughout Texas.
Strengthening Market Position in Houston Auto Body Parts Sector
Alliance Auto Body Parts has earned a reputation for quality, reliability and customer service for over 20 years.
The companies together will offer a larger inventory and faster delivery times. They will also provide stronger support to repair shops, dealerships, and collision centers across the Houston metro area.
“This acquisition is a natural fit for our growth strategy,” said Vikrant Aggarwal, president & CEO of XL Parts and The Parts House. “Alliance Auto Body Parts shares our values of customer-first service and operational excellence. With this partnership, we’ll be even better positioned to serve the needs of the Houston market.”
Seamless Integration and Future Growth
The integration process has already started with no disruption expected for customers. Alliance Auto Body Parts’ current team will remain in place for continuity. They will maintain trusted customer relationships built over two decades. This move helps solidify XL Parts’ leadership in the Houston auto body parts market.
“The automotive and mobility industry remain important focus areas for Marubeni,” said Tsugutoshi Akano, chairman and chief strategy & investment officer for Marubeni Automotive Aftermarket Holdings.
“We are excited for the company’s expansion into the collision market.”
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