Emerging Vehicle Technologies And Aftermarket Opportunities In Focus At AAPEX 2019
Attendees at this year’s AAPEX will have the opportunity to see how the auto care industry is staying competitive in the age of advanced vehicle technologies.
Ingersoll Rand Introduces 2115QXPA 3/8-in. Impact Wrench
The 2115QXPA reaches 15,000 rpm of free speed and 300 foot-pounds of max reverse torque, according to the company.
Simplifying All-Wheel-Drive Systems
Manufacturers are reducing the complexity of transfer cases and differentials while relying more on the wheel ends.
Steering Toward an Electric Future
The hydraulic rack and pinion is slowly giving way to a fully electric design.
Staying Current on Batteries
Batteries have to keep up with the increased power demands of today’s high-tech vehicles.
Autopromotec 2019 to Focus on Future of the Automotive Aftermarket
The biennial trade show, which takes place May 22-26 in Bologna, Italy, will feature a number of special exhibits that highlight automotive trends and their impact on the aftermarket.
Independent Repair Shops Are ‘Blindfolded’ Without Access to Telematics Data, Auto Care Association CEO Asserts in Op-Ed
If lawmakers don’t intervene, the issue poses a threat to vehicle owners’ basic right to decide who fixes their car, Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey asserts in a New York Times op-ed.
Automotive Scan Tools Are Like Modern-Day Wrenches
The type of scan tool that’s used for diagnostics can mean the difference between fixing the problem and just probing around the issue and not getting anywhere.
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association President Bill Long: ‘AASA Is Cautiously Optimistic’ About 2019
Bill Long: “In our meetings with members, we point to key market fundamentals that are in our favor, including the increasing number of vehicles on the road, the aging of these vehicles and the total number of miles driven. However, we discuss uncertainty in the market as well.”
Car Care Council Now International Organization
Car Care Council North America has been created through partnerships with the national trade associations in Canada and Mexico.
