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August 20, 2020 e-Newsletter

Workplace Safety Must Include Heat Protection

Many parts of the country are experiencing longer and more intense heat waves. There are simple steps that can be taken to provide a safe and comfortable work environment where techs can be at their best.

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KYB’s popular consumer rebate promotion, “Feeling is Believing,” is now underway and runs through the end of September. The promotion is designed to help hard-hit consumers restore their rides back to the vehicle’s original handling and control capabilities.

Everything service technicians need to schedule and maintain their ASE certifications will be available on the new myASE portal dashboard. The enhanced site will streamline the registration process as well as make it easier to schedule tests and keep track of certification information.

Continental now offers a wide range of OE quality hybrid battery cooling fans for popular hybrids from model years 2003-2017. Formerly only available from the dealer, Continental has 16 part numbers available for exact replacement on hybrid models from Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, KIA, and Toyota.

CRP Automotive has introduced a new line of Rein Automotive Brake Vacuum Pumps designed for applications on popular European makes. These OE-manufactured pumps help improve braking performance and increase driver safety.

Many recent Ford vehicles feature a number of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This video demonstrates the operation of just one: Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking.

The 4-millionth nine-speed transmission recently rolled off the line at the Tipton Transmission Plant. Built at both Tipton and Indiana Transmission, the nine-speed powers the Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X. This video follows the transmission assembly process.

Israeli startup REE Automotive has teamed up with Japanese suspension systems manufacturer KYB Corporation to develop a highly flexible skateboard-style modular EV platform that has the potential to revolutionize vehicle design.

Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 supercar, recently introduced its successor, the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50. Dario Franchitti reviews Murray’s accomplishments and discusses the T.50’s key features with the man himself.

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OEM MARKET STUDY: INTRODUCTION

MOTOR is committed to helping OEMs serve vehicle owners in the aftersales service industry. MOTOR collaborates with OEMs to support OEM part and service sales, foster trust and transparency with vehicle owners and enable OEMs to build their brands in the aftermarket and continuously improve customer retention.

Read the first installment of this new series here.

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