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MTD December 2016 2016 AAPEX NGK adds ignition coils NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. unveiled its new ignition coils line that covers nearly 96% of vehicles in operation in the United States. e company said the new NGK Ignition Coils line includes over 450 ignition coil part numbers for late-model domestic and import vehicles. "We are very excited with the launch of NGK's full line of premium ignition coils," said David Boer, vice president of marketing. "is program rounds out our ignition offering, allowing us to offer the highest quality ignition components to the market." Mahle kicks off contest Mahle Aermarket Inc. will award a custom-built, twin- turbocharged Ford Mustang from Pey's Garage to the winning technician in its new "Drive with the Original" promotion. Legendary driver Richard Pey helped Mahle executives kick off the contest at AAPEX. "Drive with the Original" celebrates the recent launch of the Mahle Original brand. Mahle said more than 2,400 instant prizes will be awarded, including Richard Pey Driving Experiences, autographed Richard Pey signature Charlie 1 Horse cowboy hats, autographed No. 43 die-cast model cars, insulated tumbler mugs, and baseball hats. e contest ends Oct. 1, 2017. Continental expands coverage Continental Commercial Vehicles and Aermarket announced new applications and expanded coverage, including a new line of VDO blower motors for direct replacement on modern utility vans. In addition, VDO OE replacement parts are also available for power door lock actuator applications. e company also added diesel fuel modules for late model Dodge Ram truck applications to its VDO OEM Direct Parts program. Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Redi-Sensor applica- tion coverage will be expanded by 3 million vehicles in the spring of 2017, according to Dave Maclay, head of product management for electric motors and TPMS. e company said it reached a milestone in July 2016 with the production of its 200 millionth TPMS sensor. New products from ACDelco ACDelco's augmented reality demonstrations showcased products in highly interactive displays. Among featured products were the new Advantage Bearings line with 160 part numbers, Coated Rotors line with 534 part numbers, and Professional Coated Brake Calipers line with 54 part numbers. e company also highlighted a new line of GM OE collision parts for the aermarket that includes door hinges, rear view mirrors, and tailgate hinges as well as a line of GM OE variable valve timing solenoids for 2000-2017 model year GM vehicles. New scan tool from CanDo CanDo International Inc. said its new HD ProTab is the only scan tool for Class 4-8 trucks and off-highway equipment that requires no extra soware or connectors. e company had several other new products in its booth, including the Ba+ baery reset and relearn tool for small shops and do-it- yourselfers. e company said it is the only manufacturer to offer a tool that performs baery resets on all major brands from BMW/Mini and Jaguar to Ford, General Motors, and more. Homecoming for Victor Reinz brand Dana Corp. held a "homecoming" for the Victor Reinz brand. e company is the sole distributor of its Victor Reinz gasket portfolio in North America as of Nov. 1, 2016. For the past decade, Victor Reinz gaskets were distributed in North America under an exclusive agreement with Mahle Aermar- ket Inc. Dana said it remained involved in manufacturing, product development, and technical support throughout this period and handled distribution to all other markets outside of North America. "Dana is the true and original manufacturer of Victor Reinz gaskets, and by returning to our role as direct distributor, Dana is perfectly positioned to more Champion NASCAR driver Richard Petty (right) and Ted Hughes, marketing manager for Mahle Aftermarket, an- nounce Mahle's Drive with the Original contest. Dave Maclay of Continental Commercial Vehicles and Af- termarket says 3 million applications will be added to the TPMS Redi-Sensor program in the spring of 2017. 38