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By Counterman
Fisher Auto Parts has acquired Market Street Auto Parts in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, the company announced.
Market Street Auto Parts has been serving North Lebanon County in Pennsylvania for more than 16 years. Market Street is a supplier to the professional installer, and maintains a steady retail and do-it-yourself customer base. Quality parts, prompt delivery, competitive pricing and experienced counter personnel have helped make Market Street Auto Parts very successful in the area.
As part of the transition, Keister will remain with Fisher Auto Parts in a customer service role, while Market Street Vice President Joe Kneasel will handle store management and Secretary-Treasurer George F. Maren will serve in an advisory role.
Geoffrey Shifflett, area vice president of Fisher Auto Parts, and Mark Keister, president of Market Street Auto Parts, made the announcement.
“With Fisher’s strong inventory network and Market Street’s 45 years of experience, we should become the powerhouse of Northern Lebanon County,” Maren said.
Fisher Auto Parts is the founding member of Federated Auto Parts Distributors and now has approximately 500 company-owned locations plus more than 100 independent jobbers in 18 states.
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By NAPA
Some people have been asking, do electric cars work in cold weather? Absolutely they do! But winter driving doesn’t always mean a winter wonderland, sometimes it just means preparing for the cold. People have been link hidden, please login to viewelectric cars in cold weather for years with little or no trouble other than potentially shorter battery range. Here’s a few tips about driving an electric car in winter.
Preheat Before You Leave
One advantage to plug-in electric cars in the winter is they can use grid power before you drive. It makes far more sense to prepare for your drive while connected to grid power than use up battery range. If your electric car has the option to preheat the cabin while link hidden, please login to view take advantage of that feature. Vehicles like the link hidden, please login to view and Nissan LEAF can be toasty warm for your departure. Use seat heaters if so equipped as they are more efficient at warming the occupants directly. Once you are on the way it will take far less power to maintain a comfortable cabin than if you had started cold leaving you parking spot.
Use The Right Tires
If you live in an area where winter tires are recommended, by all means use them. Snow tires are able to stay pliable in low temperatures and typically feature a special tread design that helps grip the wintery roads.
While it is common for electric vehicles to use special low rolling resistance tires, during the winter months you want all the grip you can get. Luckily with the growing popularity of electric vehicles there are now specific link hidden, please login to view made for EVs. These EV winter tires are designed specifically to address the needs of an electric car by balancing low rolling resistance while still offering winter weather traction. Just make sure to change into winter tires before the weather shifts.
Drive Easy
If your warm driving style is already easy going to maximize battery range, driving an electric car in cold weather will be an easy transition. The roads will likely be slippery so easing into acceleration and braking will help keep things under control.
Keep in mind that most electric vehicles are fairly heavy, so there is a lot of momentum built up even under normal driving. Loads of low-end torque make for spirited driving in warmer months, but you will need to dial back the accelerator pedal in slippery conditions. If your vehicle has “ECO” mode, use it. You may have a winter/snow driving mode as well so check your owner’s manual.
Turn Off Regenerative Braking
As amazing as regenerative braking is at recouping energy and extending driving range, it can also cause problems on slippery roads. Normally when the driver lifts their foot off the accelerator pedal the regenerative braking system kicks in to help slow the vehicle. This is great in dry weather, but the braking action that recovers electricity can cause the wheel to lose grip on slick roads making for erratic handling. People driving electric cars in winter conditions need to pay attention to the road surface. If the road conditions are slippery, it is best to turn off your regenerative braking system and go back to using your trusty brake pedal.
Your Range May Vary
Depending on your vehicle, electric car battery life in cold weather will vary. If you have an older electric vehicle with less than 100 miles of range you will need to be as sparing with power as you can. Things like headlights, link hidden, please login to view, radio, seat heaters, battery heaters, fans, even power steering all take previous battery power. On the flip side, if your vehicle’s range is in the hundreds of miles and your trips around town are short, there’s no reason to skimp on the power. Of course this assumes you will recharge once you are done driving for the day.
Plan For An Emergency
This tip applies to everyone on the road, but in an electric vehicle your
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By Counterman
Anchor Industries announced the availability of first-to-market engine mounts and torque struts for late-model Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
Covering more than 1.8 million applications for model years 2016 through 2023, the eight part numbers “represent a small sampling of many of the late-model, first-to-market part numbers that are in stock and available for immediate delivery,” according to the company.
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link hidden, please login to view has supported the automotive aftermarket with industry-leading coverage, quality, data and availability,” the company said. “As Anchor celebrates its 90th year, the focus remains on a commitment to delivering exceptional value, exceeding customer expectations and being best-in-class.” For more details on Anchor’s complete program availability, contact your local sales representative or call customer service at 888-444-4616.
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By Counterman
BBB Industries has released 28 SKUs to the Remy brand of starters and alternators.
“This quarter, Remy is adding coverage for more than 9.3 million cars and light trucks that have just come off vehicle manufacturer’s original warranty,” said Matt Heater, director of marketing and product management. “Our ongoing commitment to the needs of the automotive aftermarket is another reason why Remy is considered the trusted brand of automotive professionals.”
BBB Industries is a Daphne, Alabama-based sustainable manufacturer of starters, alternators, hydraulic and air disc brake calipers, hydraulic and electronic power-steering products and turbochargers for the OEM, passenger-, industrial- and commercial-vehicle aftermarket industries. Through Industrial Metalcaucho SLU, BBB also supplies the automotive aftermarket with an assortment of rubber, metal and rubber-to-metal products across more than 64 countries.
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By Counterman
MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, presented its new brand and business structure at a virtual member town hall.
North America’s leading trade association for manufacturers of motor vehicle components will now operate under one umbrella organization with two groups: MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers.
Over the decades, MEMA’s influence expanded as the industry evolved, establishing four divisions: the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Associations (AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), Motor Equipment Remanufacturing Association (MERA) and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA).
The new structure will create a stronger, more unified organization that can better serve and represent constituents by convening all members under just two groups, MEMA leaders said.
“Rapid changes are impacting our industry. It was the right time to rethink our strategy to better address member needs,” said Bill Long, MEMA president and CEO. “Our member companies have more in common today than ever before. We will provide more effective programming and agility to react to industry changes by streamlining the organizational structure.”
Working with Gyro Creative, a Detroit branding agency, MEMA leadership went through a months-long review of its branding and value proposition, as well as member surveys and competitive analysis. The new look and color palette is modern, progressive, and bold.
“No other organization can compare with MEMA’s longevity, respect, depth of knowledge, and commitment to the vehicle supplier industry,” said Long, who added that MEMA’s mission, vision and dedication to its members and the automotive and commercial vehicle industry have not changed.
“Members will appreciate this structural simplification as it makes it easier for members to access the value MEMA provides today, and we believe it will create more value long-term,” said Megan Gardner, executive director, marketing and communications. “The new brand better represents our forward movement.”
As part of its rebranding and realignment, MEMA also has announced a number of new leadership changes and appointments. The new MEMA Leadership structure is as follows:
Bill Long, president and CEO, MEMA Ann Wilson, senior vice president, Government Affairs Paul McCarthy, president and CEO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers John Chalifoux, chief sustainability officer and COO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Julie Fream, president and CEO, MEMA OE Suppliers Collin Shaw, chief commercial officer and COO, MEMA OE Suppliers In addition, a number of internal promotions and appointments have been announced at MEMA, including:
Megan Gardner as executive director of Marketing and Communications Liz Goad as executive director of Events Mike Jackson executive director of Strategy and Research Other developments include:
The Center for Sustainability – a new platform for all members as they navigate the increasingly complex processes and requirements of a successful sustainability program. A resource for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion where staff and members can engage in meaningful dialogue and share best practices to develop safe and welcoming business environments. Greater access to member councils, programming, events and MEMA’s advocacy staff in Washington, D.C. To learn more about the new MEMA, visit
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