This bulletin applies to 2011 Audi A8 vehicles. The MIL may be on, with no leak found in the EVAP system, and a DTC P0456 (very small EVAP leak) stored in the ECM.

Some 2011 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hard brake pedal feel or firmness after extended cold soak. A new calibration is available that will improve this concern.

The first in a series of videos has been posted to the Mahle Aftermarket North America YouTube Channel documenting the building of the Mahle Ford Mustang at Petty’s Garage, the grand prize in the Mahle “Drive with the Original” Technician Promotion.

This bulletin applies to 2009 and later Volkswagen Routan vehicles. If a transmission diagnosis points to a low clutch concern, monitor the main pressure (under data display) during reverse. If there is pressure loss in the low clutch, it will show when in reverse because reverse is essentially maximum output pressure.

Brake Parts Inc (BPI) has named Paul Ferrandino its chief commercial officer. He will report directly to David Overbeeke, president and CEO, and will oversee sales, marketing, catalog and technical services for North America and Latin America.

This bulletin applies to 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, built on or before Feb. 14, 2014. The MIL may be on with DTC P2251 (O2 sensor 1/1 negative current control circuit open).

Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) will supply everything needed to start an automotive-related YouTube channel to the grand prize winner of its Standard Tech Star Challenge.  The contest runs through July 31, 2017.

Some 2011 Chevy HHR vehicles may show a Service Engine Soon light on, with DTCs P0016 and/or P0017 stored. This may be the result of a camshaft reluctor that has moved on the camshaft.

General Motors Co. (GM) is calling a wheel balancer manufactured by Hunter Engineering Co. an essential tool for use in its service facilities in the United States.

Six professional technicians in the U.S. and Canada will win the powersports vehicle of their choice in the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Perfect Stop Powersports Summer Giveaway. In addition, the Alliance is giving away 150 Visa gift cards, totaling $25,000.

The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) has honored three suppliers for sales and service excellence.