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SMP Adds Seven Cloneable Sensors SMP has added seven new cloneable sensors to its TPMS line, which can be easily cloned with the existing sensor ID, eliminating the need for a factory relearn. The Standard and Intermotor part numbers cover Acura, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Ford truck and Toyota truck through the 2013 model year.
Akebono Brake Corp. is helping its retail counter and commercial phone sales team enjoy the summer by rewarding them with gift cards for selling the best-performing brake pads on the market. The promotion runs through Aug. 15, and will reward retail and phone sellers with a $25 American Express Prepaid Card for every 12 sets of Akebono brake kits sold, including the best-in-class Pro-ACT, EURO and Performance ultra-premium ceramic brake pads. Because the promotion provides sellers with a bonus for every dozen kits sold, dealers are encouraged to boost their summer inventories. Details on the program are available at http://akebono.4myspiff.com.
Bosch Mastertech VCI Scan Tool Now Supports General Motors GDS 2 OEM Diagnostic Application Bosch has expanded the diagnostic capabilities of its powerful Mastertech VCI (M-VCI) aftermarket scan tool to better serve the automotive repair technician. This dynamic tool can now provide authentic OEM dealer level diagnostics for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac branded vehicles. This is a powerful enhancement to M-VCI’s long list of diagnostic capabilities. The M-VCI scan tool boasts two industry leading aftermarket diagnostics applications – ESI[tronic] 2.0 – which provides excellent coverage for a variety of European and Korean vehicles, and the awardwinning Shop Foreman Pro software, which provides extensive Asian and Domestic coverage. It already supports the Tech2Win application for authentic OEM dealer level diagnostics for GM vehicle brands, and the BMW ISTA application, which provides authentic OEM dealer level diagnostics and J2534 reprogramming for BMW and Mini vehicles.
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