Electric vehicle popularity continues to grow – nearly half-a-million buyers bought an EV in 2021 – and the number of pure EV choices continues to improve. There were 25 different EV models sold in Q4 2021, and several new nameplates are on the horizon for 2022.
Despite TPMS being a requirement on all new vehicles, it remains a sore point for many repair shops and tire dealers I’ve talked to. The reason is there are just too many makes, models and the TPMS requirements that come with them and this complicates stocking TPMS sensors both at the parts warehouse, stores and repair shops.
Sangsin manufactures friction products for both domestic and overseas companies in more than 90 countries, and is now Korea’s largest brake manufacturer.
Electric vehicle popularity continues to grow – nearly half-a-million buyers bought an EV in 2021 – and the number of pure EV choices continues to improve. There were 25 different EV models sold in Q4 2021, and several new nameplates are on the horizon for 2022.
The Heavy Duty Scholarship Central portal offers scholarships for students studying diesel and commercial heavy duty technology and considering careers in the business of servicing or supplying parts and vehicle maintenance.
Philips MasterDuty lamps are designed to provide the ultimate protection against mechanical shock and easily handle the extreme stress and vibration of rough terrain and damaged roadways.
The always popular Federated Free Fuel Fridays returns and Federated will announce four free-fuel winners each Friday through March 11 on its Federated Auto Parts and Federated Car Care Facebook pages.
A unique feature of the Dana-modified Jeep Gladiator truck is that some of the body components – including a majority of the vehicle’s bed – were built using the remnants of a 19th century steel bridge that was located in Sydney, Ohio.
The full line of OE-quality powersports products includes application-specific belts that ensure reliability under any driving circumstance, the company says.
“After closely monitoring weather conditions, flight cancellations, and COVID-19 cases, we have decided to add an informal live stream option to the 2022 Global Summit,” AASA said in an email and on the event signup landing page.
Vehicle makes and models with these specific engine types use a competitor’s dual tensioner assembly – a 1-piece tensioner that keeps tension on two belts – and while it’s been upgraded over time, is still very difficult to install.
Throughout the 2022 season, the ASE 50th anniversary logo will be displayed prominently on Lewis’s race gear. In addition, Lewis will represent ASE at select functions, events and media interviews in conjunction with the race schedule.
Kyle Fischer, Lubrication Specialties Inc. Director of Branding and Promotions, and Eric Trimble, Lubrication Specialties Inc. Marketing and Product Manager, are regular hosts.
Despite TPMS being a requirement on all new vehicles, it remains a sore point for many repair shops and tire dealers I’ve talked to. The reason is there are just too many makes, models and the TPMS requirements that come with them and this complicates stocking TPMS sensors both at the parts warehouse, stores and repair shops.
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators.
During Johnson’s presentation, he covered the various types of electric vehicles (EVs), current forecast projections for their growth in the car parc, what types of services are being seen in repair facilities and anticipated maintenance needs, and what a shop should be doing now to prepare for these technologically advanced vehicles when they show up in their aftermarket service bays.
The new power steering fluid meets and exceeds OE specifications and delivers an operating temperature range of -58 °F to +400 °F, surpassing most other fluids available in the aftermarket, the company says.
The JMO acquisition extends Epicor’s industry-leading portfolio of business growth solutions to virtually every functional area of the automotive parts and service industry, Epicor said in a statement.
Transition in automobile racing: With its Engstler racing team, the German motor oil and additive manufacturer become one of the main Honda customer team in the WTCR and TCR Germany.
A major component of the updated, mobile-friendly site is an interactive product solution quiz that asks customers specific questions regarding their application and guides them to select the best Permatex product to fit their needs.
Fisher Auto Parts has acquired Allied Auto Parts with 13 locations in Massachusetts and two locations in Rhode Island, it was announced today by David Reid, SVP and COO of Fisher and Michael Borr, president of Allied.
Regional views of data for both economic and industry data are now available to TrendLens and Demand Index users, providing more ways for the platform’s users to visualize and analyze the latest data for better business insights.
“Off-road recreational vehicles is one of the fastest growing segments in the motorsports industry, which is still considered to be in its infancy," says Christina Bergstrom, Senior Product Manager.
To use the new functionality, visitors to DormanProducts.com can search for a product using either vehicle year, make and model, keywords, VIN, OE number, or visual hardware drilldown.
Since its initial offering of four automobile tests 50 years ago, the preeminent independent non-profit organization now offers more than 50 ASE certification tests, covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry.
One winner of a $50 Amazon gift card will be announced on the Mitchell 1 Facebook page each Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 11 to Feb. 24, with a flurry of six winners to be announced on March 1. Facebook users can enter the sweepstakes on the Mitchell 1 page.
The move comes as SEMA concludes a successful 2021, delivering two of the nation’s largest in-person trade shows since the start of the pandemic—the SEMA Show in Las Vegas and PRI Show in Indianapolis.
The MVS Award is granted by the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association) to less than 10 percent of all member companies.
For half a century, ASE has worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals, becoming the renowned independent non-profit organization striving to uphold and promote high standards of vehicle service and repair.
Umphreys started his lubricants career in 2001 working at McCollister and Company, a small independent lubricants manufacturer in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Using 2020 as the base year, the report covers all leading lubricant consuming country markets, market segments, product types and formulations. Shell retains the number one ranking for all three lubricants categories tracked by Kline – consumer automotive, commercial automotive and industrial.
Ford is participating in the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) to offer customers a new way to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change by matching the use of electricity used to charge plug-in electric vehicles at home with 100 percent local renewable energy.
DENSO North America Foundation will give $200,000 to the American Red Cross to assist relief activities in Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee, states in which DENSO operates.
The show hosted exhibitors from 47 countries and 12 national pavilions all demonstrating just how far the sector has come in its technological transformation and signaling more change ahead.
Previously available as a dealer-only part, Continental Active Grill Shutters are now available to the aftermarket for direct replacement on popular Chrysler and Ford models.
Zarlenga has been with Sherman-Pearson Company since 2019 and has represented CRP Automotive’s AAE, REIN, Pentosin, and AJUSA brands in the Northern and Central Ohio market.
Continued quarantine requirements for non-residents entering Malaysia, domestic travel restrictions and preventative measures to stem the cross-country spread of COVID-19 remain fundamental factors in further postponing the show.
“The physical trade fair business model is alive and well," said Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Messe Frankfurt during an end-of-year press talk this week.
NAPA will supply essential parts for hands-on labs, including brake kits, rotors, bulbs, bearing kits, wheel weights and more. The initial stage of the partnership will impact UTI, MMI and NTI-branded campuses and may be expanded to MIAT-branded campuses in the future.
Phil Fournier from Standard Motor Products covers the basics of troubleshooting and diagnosis of traditional blower motor and resistor board troubleshooting, along with some techniques for preventing repeat failures of blower motor resistor boards.
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