Steering Column Switches And Sensors In 21st Century Vehicles
As security, safety and convenience have become increasingly important to today’s drivers, the steering wheel has become the primary interface between car and driver.
J.D. Power: Vehicles Getting More Dependable, Mass-Market Brands Closing Gap With Luxury Marques
Overall vehicle dependability improved 9 percent in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, marking the first year-over-year increase since 2013.
MEYLE Unveils MEYLE-HD Stabilizer Links For Commercial Vehicles
Designed to deliver maximum service life, the parts feature a specially formulated high-performance grease, a larger ball pin made from surface-hardened steel and a technically refined rubber boot, the company says.
Askey: NAPA Auto Parts Leverages eCommerce Tools
The independent shop tends to trail a bit in the uses of B2B tools, but we continue to see growth in the use of these tools that ranges four to five times the overall sales growth. Thankfully, the time and resources NAPA has invested in our connectivity solutions has positioned us as an industry leader in the B2B eCommerce area. Many of our customers are buying more than 90 percent of their parts without picking up the phone.
Executive Interview With Tom O’Brien, President Of SKF Vehicle Service Market (VSM), North America Business Unit
Tom O’Brien has more than 30 years of aftermarket experience with various roles in sales, operations and management. He joined SKF in 2007 and served as the vice president of automotive sales for SKF Vehicle Service Market (VSM), North America. In January 2014, O’Brien was appointed president of the SKF VSM, North America Business Unit and now oversees all sales and marketing initiatives for the SKF VSM automotive and heavy-duty aftermarkets in North America. Counterman’s sister publication, aftermarketNews, sat down with O’Brien, just two months shy of one year in this new role. In the interview, he talks about the company’s recent expansion efforts, as well as his goals and plans for the business moving forward.
Auto Care Association Digital Factbook 2015 Profiles China’s Light Passenger Vehicle Parc
China’s light passenger vehicle parc reached a new milestone in 2013 breaking the 100 million unit level, ushering China into its “auto care era.”
Late-Model Vehicles Place High Demands On Batteries
Late-model vehicles are loaded with electronics that place increased demands on the battery and charging system.
Experian Automotive: VIO Analysis Shows Consumers Driving Older-Model Vehicles At The Highest Percentage On Record
Additionally, crossover utility vehicles become the top segment among new vehicle registrations for the first time in 10 years.
As Vehicles Age, Lamps Of All Types Need To Be Replaced
The average age of today’s vehicles is close to 11 years, so it’s not surprising that many vehicles may need replacement headlamps, taillamps, stop lamps, turn signals or other bulbs to restore or upgrade lighting performance.
Timken Expands Portfolio Of Bearings, Hub Units For Medium-Duty Vehicles
Research indicates growing demand for premium bearings used on commercial vans, delivery trucks and other fleet vehicles, according to Timken. CANTON, Ohio – The Timken Co. has expanded its product portfolio of tapered roller bearing sets, hub units and seals for medium-duty vehicles, including commercial vans, delivery trucks, bucket trucks and other fleet vehicles. “We and