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Whether it’s cost of living, desire for more space or the slower pace, people moving out of cities and into suburban communities has benefits for the automotive aftermarket. However, those living in cities are still key clients for the industry, an industry expert observed. During the Three Dragons session at this year’s MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Conference in Detroit, Greg Melich, senior managing director at Evercore ISI, provided the Wall Street perspective of trends taking place in the
Key markets in the electric vehicle (EV) transition are falling behind in their goals for public charging infrastructure, according to McKinsey. The data reveals that the U.S., Europe, and the UK are significantly behind the number of charging points needed to meet growing EV demand by 2030. The U.S., the world’s second-largest EV market, has fewer than 200,000 publicly available charging ports, with more than one million additional ports needed by 2030, McKinsey said.
Two federal bills key to the automtoive right to repair movement are set to become law in Canada, according to the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. “AIA Canada is celebrating the passage of Bills C-244 and C-294, which are poised to become law imminently after being adopted by Parliament yesterday,” the group said in an announcement. The two bills are not specific to automotive right to repair but do make amendments to the Copyright Act.
Brake systems are among the most critical vehicle safety components, making their maintenance incredibly important. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional, the ADVICS team of experienced techs are here to offer tips to help keep your – or your customers’ – brake systems in tip-top shape. Routine Inspections As a DIY-er, routine inspections tend to be more informal.
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If you are an auto lender or dealer, it’s worth keeping your eye on the complaints consumers lodge with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), even if your company does not participate in the CFPB’s complaint portal. For those unfamiliar, the CFPB’s Office of Consumer Response administers a statutorily mandated portal to collect, investigate and respond to consumer complaints.
If you are an auto lender or dealer, it’s worth keeping your eye on the complaints consumers lodge with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), even if your company does not participate in the CFPB’s complaint portal. For those unfamiliar, the CFPB’s Office of Consumer Response administers a statutorily mandated portal to collect, investigate and respond to consumer complaints.
Hankook Tire has announced its the Weatherflex product family, including the Weatherflex GT, the first member of this new product line. the Weatherflex GT is an all-weather tire designed to provide control and confidence throughout the year, particularly during harsh weather and snowy conditions, Hankook said. The tire holds a three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) rating and is suitable for a range of vehicles, from compact to full-size.
Bill Harrah, he of Harrah’s Casino fame , was a famed car collector with over 1,500 vintage cars in running and driving condition. He was a rich dude who loved cars, and spent his gambling empire money accordingly. When a porter driving a Ferrari from the port to Reno, Nevada crashed the car en route, he made the best… Read more.
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The Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket division will be represented for the first time under the new name of Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions (VLS) at AAPEX 2024. The event will be held at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Nov. 5-7. The name change comes on the heels of Schaeffler recently completing its merger with Vitesco Technologies.
We’ve been hearing that Aptera would be the next big thing for so long, it’s hard to remember where it even began. And yet, Aptera refused to die. Sure, it looked pretty darn dead , but you should know by now not to make assumptions because Aptera is still kicking. In fact, it just released a video of a prototype in… Read more.
The Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket division will be represented for the first time under the new name of Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions (VLS) at AAPEX 2024. The event will be held at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Nov. 5-7. The name change comes on the heels of Schaeffler recently completing its merger with Vitesco Technologies.
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Myers Tire Supply said it will feature live demonstrations of its all-digital MTS Xpress platform each day of the 2024 SEMA Show. The Myers Tire Supply booth is #43087, Lower South Hall at SEMA, Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Launched in 2023, Myers said MTS Xpress allows users to: Consolidate suppliers, streamline inventory management and enhance order accuracy; Control inventory levels across the organization; Cash in by reducing labor costs and lowering inventory holding expense
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Tire manufacturers are always trying to find ways to upgrade previous versions of their tires to fit evolving consumer preferences and vehicle types. Take the all-season tire segment, for example. This segment stands out as proof of how manufacturers adapt to meet customer preferences by innovating their all-season offerings. Consumer preferences, technology advancements and vehicle types present new opportunities for manufacturers in the all-season segment.
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