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  • Dana to Build New Axle Manufacturing Facility to Support Growth

    Dana to Build New Axle Manufacturing Facility to Support Growth

    Site in Toledo, Ohio, Once Home to Original Jeep® Plant

    MAUMEE, Ohio, May 9, 2016 – Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it will open anew high-tech axle manufacturing facility in Toledo, Ohio.

    The site of the new Dana facility was previously home to Willys-Overland Motors, which developed the original Jeep®, and is located less than three miles from FCA US LLC’s Toledo Assembly Complex.  The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority redeveloped the property in conjunction with NAI Harmon Group. The all-new facility, adjacent to Interstate 75, is optimally located to support automakers throughout the geographic region. (more…)

  • Dana Announces Ultimate Dana 44™ “What’s The Diff” Axle Give-Away Contest Winners

    Dana Announces Ultimate Dana 44™ “What’s The Diff” Axle Give-Away Contest Winners

    MAUMEE, OH, May 9 – Dana Holding Company announced the winners of its Ultimate Dana 44™ “What’s the Diff” Axle Give-Away contests, held at SEMA 2015, Las Vegas; King of the Hammers (KOH), Johnson Valley, California; and Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) 2016, Moab, Utah. (more…)

  • DEI Introduces the all new Mini Versa Starter Shield

    DEI Introduces the all new Mini Versa Starter Shield

    Protects starters and other components from the damaging effect of heat soak

    010384_Mini_Versa-Shield_on_Micro_StarterAvon Lake, Ohio (May 4, 2016)…Constructed of an aluminized heat reflective material backed with a high temperature rated glass fiber insulation barrier, the new mini DEI Versa Shield™ protects starters and other components from failure due to heat soak. Capable of reflecting radiant heat up to 2000°F and direct heat up to 500°F, this innovative thermal product installs easily and can be trimmed to size. (more…)

  • RUGGED RIDGE EXTENDS LINE OF ECLIPSE SUN SHADES WITH TWO NEW COLORS

    RUGGED RIDGE EXTENDS LINE OF ECLIPSE SUN SHADES WITH TWO NEW COLORS

    Jeep Wrangler Sun Shades Now Available in Bright Red and American Flag Designs for Stylish Protection from the Sun

    Suwanee, Ga. (May 3, 2016) Rugged Ridge®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep® parts and accessories, today announced it has expanded its line of Eclipse Sun Shades for 2007-2016 Jeep Wranglers to include two new looks.

    A functional accessory with a custom-look for those who crave the “open-air” experience in their Jeep but still want protection from harsh sunlight, the new Sun Shade options now include bright red and American Flag designs. (more…)

  • PENRAY INTRODUCES PLASTIC-FRIENDLY MAF SENSOR CLEANER

    PENRAY INTRODUCES PLASTIC-FRIENDLY MAF SENSOR CLEANER

    Wheeling, IL April 22, 2016 – Penray Inc. has introduced its new cleaner for mass air flow (MAF) sensors, part number 2520. While there are other MAF sensor cleaners on the market, this new formula is designed to be plastic-friendly.

    It is well known that the delicate fine wire that senses the flow of air entering the induction system is subject to contamination. Dust, oily vapors, and other contaminants can collect on this very fine wire, forming a layer of insulation that can cause it to provide inaccurate information to the car’s engine management computer. (more…)

  • Win a Complete Wrangler Overhaul worth $15,000 in Fully Installed Modifications

    Win a Complete Wrangler Overhaul worth $15,000 in Fully Installed Modifications

    ExtemeTerrain is giving one lucky winner the ability to completely overhauling their rig by providing both game changing parts and a complete installation

    MALVERN, Pa.(April 26, 2016) –ExtremetTerrain.com, a leading aftermarket Jeep Wrangler parts supplier, is celebrating the change of seasons with their biggest overhaul prize pack ever.They are giving one lucky winner the ability to reinvent their Wrangler from the ground up, creating a dream build. Participants can enter weekly at http://www.extremeterrain.com/custom-jeep-wrangler-build-sweepstakes.html now through the end of August, 2016. (more…)