Majority of Vehicle Owners Want Access to Telematics Data, Survey Finds
“These results should be a wake-up call to automakers,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association.
Drivers Too Reliant on Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, Research Finds
Lack of understanding or confusion about the proper function of ADAS technologies can lead to misuse and overreliance on the systems, which could result in a deadly crash, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Editor’s Ink: Blockchain And How It’s Going To Change This Industry
Bitcoin is hot right now. The reason? The blockchain, on which bitcoin moves around the world.
Oxygen Sensors: The Key To Feedback Fuel Control
O2 sensors do have a limited service life, and tend to become sluggish with age. This can cause a noticeable drop in fuel economy but may not set a fault code.
Inventor Of The iPod, iPhone Will Advise Auto Parts Manufacturer Magna International
The move is seen as further bridging the gap between Silicon Valley and the automotive industry.
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Names East Penn As The Winner Of The 2017 Receiver’s Choice Award
This award recognizes East Penn’s determination to improving best practice content management standards and providing exceptional, high-quality electronic catalog content.
Data Drives Everything We Do In The Automotive Aftermarket
“I just read that question on an industry magazine cover this year, and it made me refocus on one of my first-learned family business practices: homegrown data mining,” writes Mandy Aguilar.
Autel Announces New Professional Scan Tool
The company says this newest addition to the Autel service tool line features the same hardware as the TS608 without the wireless TPMS functions.
Gabriel Unveils App For Testing Vehicle Suspension
After downloading the app from the iTunes store, users simply add their vehicle by selecting the year, make, model and style from a dropdown menu and add information on the estimated shock/strut mileage and an identifying name for the vehicle.
Those Stains Around A Spark Plug… What Are They Caused By?
ASE-certified technician and Brake & Front End Editor Andrew Markel discusses corona stains on a spark plug and what it’s caused by in this latest installment of Counter Intelligence with Counterman Editor Mark Phillips.
World’s First Electric Sports Car With 48-Volt Low-Voltage Flow Cell Drive Goes From Zero To 100 KPH In 2.4 Seconds
Typically, to compete in acceleration and power output with vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, conventional electric vehicles need electric drive systems with a battery voltage of 400 volts and more.
Auto Parts Stores, Warehouses Can Use Telematics To Compete With The Big Boys
Equipping a delivery vehicle with an OBD-II transmitter can offer the store owner or fleet manager a window into the driving habits, location and efficiency of their delivery personnel.
