Jeff White

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Articles

RBR Truck Parts Joins Power Heavy Duty Network

1 day ago | fleetequipmentmag.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: May 14, 2025 RBR Truck Parts, with three locations in Texas, recently joined VIPAR Power Heavy Duty. Founded in 2018, RBR Truck Parts LLC is a heavy-duty parts distributor serving the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The company provides aftermarket parts for all truck makes and models. RBR caters to owner-operators, local fleets, service centers and municipal accounts. It offers high-quality products to keep...
Understanding Next-Generation Refrigerants for Counter Pros

1 day ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: As warmer weather approaches, counter professionals are preparing for a surge in questions about air conditioning products, including next-generation refrigerants. In a recent episode of the Counter Culture video series, Chuck Abbott, global marketing manager at Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials, shared valuable insights into the future of automotive refrigerants. For decades, R-134a has been the go-to...
Technician of the Year Emphasizes Ongoing Education

1 day ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Casey O’Sullivan felt uneasy when his employers called him earlier this year. “I had no idea what was happening,” O’Sullivan recalled. “I got called up front into the office, which is usually not a good thing.” Instead of bad news, the shop foreman at Interstate Auto Care in Madison Heights, Michigan, learned he was named the Auto-Wares Group of Companies’ Technician of the Year. He will represent Auto Value...
Sustainability Impact Calculator for Rolling Bearings

2 days ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: What if the parts you sell could help your customers save money—and help the planet? A growing number of customers now see sustainable manufacturing as essential in purchasing decisions. But how do you quantify sustainable manufacturing? Let’s start with a key metric: carbon dioxide equivalents. This measurement shows a product’s total climate impact from manufacturing and usage. It’s a critical statistic...
WIX Filters Sponsorship for 2025 Indy 500

2 days ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: WIX Filters has secured an official associate sponsorship with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing (DRR) for the 2025 Indy 500, scheduled for May 25. This WIX Filters sponsorship includes partnerships with the No. 23 and No. 24 cars, driven by Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey. The WIX Filters logo will appear on the DRR Indy cars, drivers, crews and DRR garages. The logos will appear at the Indianapolis Motor...
Mike Dyer to Compete National Technician of the Year Event

2 days ago | aftermarketnews.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: In July, Mike Dyer will represent Arnold Motor Supply at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Technician of the Year competition. It’s an honor the lead technician at Westgate High Tech Auto Care in Omaha, Nebraska, never expected. “I was caught off guard,” Dyer admitted. “I didn’t expect that. I’ve never won anything like that before in life. This is the most success I’ve tasted in my life.” Dyer’s journey...
EVs and Alternative Powertrains

3 days ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: You’ve probably heard it for years: EVs are the future. But if your parts counter is any indication, that future is arriving slower than expected. Todd Anderson, VP and chief technology officer at PHINIA, doesn’t think an EV takeover is happening anytime soon. “Electric vehicles certainly have a place in decarbonization,” said Anderson. “They will continue to grow, but maybe not at the rate that was initially...
Autel Software Updates Expand ADAS, Alignment for 2025 Models

1 week ago | brakeandfrontend.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Autel released alignment and ADAS calibration software updates for many 2025 vehicle models. These include General Motors, Honda, Dodge, Jeep, Subaru, Toyota and Hyundai. The Autel software updates became available for download on April 10. Autel said the IA900WA aligner system and MaxiSYS Ultra ADAS tablet provide accurate alignments and workflow efficiency. These new calibration updates increase Autel’s...
Autel Software Updates Expand ADAS, Alignment for 2025 Models

1 week ago | underhoodservice.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Autel released alignment and ADAS calibration software updates for many 2025 vehicle models. These include General Motors, Honda, Dodge, Jeep, Subaru, Toyota and Hyundai. The Autel software updates became available for download on April 10. Autel said the IA900WA aligner system and MaxiSYS Ultra ADAS tablet provide accurate alignments and workflow efficiency. These new calibration updates increase Autel’s...
New Akebono Brake Pads Expand Vehicle Coverage

1 week ago | counterman.com | Jeff White

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: Akebono Brake announced a new line of Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pads. This update includes new part numbers across the ProACT, EURO and Severe Duty product lines. Akebono brake pads now offer greater performance, durability and compatibility across more vehicles. The new numbers increase coverage for more than seven million vehicles. Akebono added four new ProACT part numbers: ACT1934, ACT2170, ACT2200, and...