Micronet’s New Video Telematics Camera Receives FCC Authorization
The first model in Micronet’s new product line, SmartCam integrates driver-facing cameras, road-facing cameras, vehicle mechanical and operating data, vehicle location and a powerful telematics on-board computer.
General Motors Customer Care And Aftersales Announces New Enhancement To Rewards Program
Launched earlier this year, my GM Partner Perks rewards mechanical and collision shops for purchases of GM Genuine Parts, ACDelco, Chevrolet Performance and GM Accessories.
GM Customer Care And Aftersales Announces eCommerce Price Policy
The new policy allows GM to protect the overall brands, reputation and image of GM, its dealers and its business partners, the automaker noted.
Americans Are Delaying Car Maintenance To The Tune Of Nearly $25 Billion
Summer driving season is upon us, which means at one moment you’re driving down the highway, the next you’re slamming on your brakes when you hit traffic. You trust yourself to stop, but do you trust the person behind you?
US Car Parc Keeps Getting Older, Creating More Opportunities for Aftermarket
The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the United States has risen to 11.8 years, up from 11.7 years in 2018, according to new research from IHS Markit.
US Aftermarket Sales Reach $297 Billion in 2018, Exceeding Forecasted Growth
The 2019 Joint Channel Forecast Model predicts that the total aftermarket sales will grow from $297 billion in 2018 to $338 billion through 2022, a 3.3% compound annual growth rate from 2018.
Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey: Tariffs Are Hurting the Aftermarket, Making Roads Less Safe
Hanvey voiced the association’s support for the Trump administration’s efforts to address China’s unfair trade policies but warned the administration of the negative impact tariffs are having on the industry’s supply chain.
Associated Equipment Announces Improved Battery-Charger Warranty
Associated Equipment’s new warranty provides a two-year manufacturer’s warranty with a five-year transformer/rectifier warranty for heavy-duty battery chargers (6001A, 6002B, 6006, 6009 and 6012) and a three-year transformer/rectifier warranty for Intellamatic wheeled smart chargers.
Perfect Equipment Brand Announces 80-Year Milestone
Perfect Equipment offers balancing solutions for passenger cars, light trucks and heavy-duty vehicles, in addition to tire valves, TPMS, tools and other wheel and tire accessories.
Standard Motor Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Elias Fife founded the company on April 19, 1919.
Tariffs and Trade Drama Aren’t Going Away Soon, AASA Panel Says
Regardless of whether the Trump administration can broker a trade deal with China, panelists at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA) 2019 Vision Conference in Dearborn, Michigan, had a message for the automotive aftermarket: Expect trade drama with China to be a fact of life for the next several years.
Access to Vehicle Data a ‘Must-Win’ for the Automotive Aftermarket
In the fight for access to the treasure trove of data generated by new vehicles, failure is not an option for the automotive aftermarket.
