Report: U.S. automotive aftermarket retail sales grow 2.5 percent in 2018
The U.S. automotive aftermarket industry grew its retail sales by 2.5 percent in 2018, according to The NPD Group.
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Repair vehicles in 'Car Mechanic Simulator' on Nintendo Switch
By Alex Seedhouse/Nintendo Insider ECC Games has announced that Car Mechanic Simulator has released on Nintendo Switch, challenging you to roll up your sleeves and get to work repairing vehicles. This accessible simulator places you in a photo-realistic car workshop,…
Cars We Remember: Gas station memories & advertising gimmicks
Do you remember the gas stations from the 1950s and 1960s and how they got you to stop in more? There were many promotions that went well beyond the usual S&H Green Stamps most stations offered.
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Sequoia HVAC compressor & blower motor inoperative
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 2WD, V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) Mileage: 198,778 Problem: The vehicle came in to the shop because the HVAC blower was not working. The technician found that the A/C compressor and blower motor were both inoperative. This vehicle was equipped…
Self-driving vehicles to make traffic even more miserable, says new study
By Taylor Donovan Barnett/InterestingEngineering.com Whether you like it or not, self-driving cars will be hitting the road in full-force in the coming years. Thanks to new technology developed by companies like Tesla and even Uber, autonomous vehicles will become a staple…
Millions invested in Canada to develop 'safe & secure software systems' for connected & autonomous vehicles
OTTAWA, Feb. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Self-parking, automatic breaking, driverless – the vehicles of tomorrow are bound not only to be autonomous, but also connected to one another. That is why the Government of Canada is making bold investments to establish Canada as a global leader in…
Dallas quadriplegic crash victim wins $37.6 million in seat belt suit against Honda
DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A jury has awarded $37.6 million to a Dallas woman who was left paralyzed from injuries caused by a poorly designed seat belt system in a Honda minivan that rolled over in a collision in Dallas in…
RepairPal Study: Best & worst U.S. cities for car repairs
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- RepairPal (RepairPal.com), the leading provider of auto repair and maintenance information for consumers, today released its first-ever America's Best and Worst Cities for Auto Repair study. In the report, Jacksonville, Florida, ranked as the best city for car repair, and Honolulu ranked…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Dodge Charger won't start?
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger, V6-2.7L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 165,778 Problem: The vehicle was towed in for a no-crank condition. Details: The Technician verified the vehicle has a remote auto-start feature and will not crank. The battery was dead and failed the load test,…
Forecast: 'Digital influence' massive in auto parts & accessory sales
HUDSON, Ohio, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hedges & Company, an automotive digital marketing agency, has published its annual automotive parts & accessories forecast for online retailing. The 2019 forecast shows online auto parts and accessory sales in 2019 will be over $12 billion in…
Founder of Haynes motor manuals dies at age 80
by BBC News The founder of the Haynes motor manuals - known for their distinctive "exploding" diagrams - has died at age 80.…
Hyundai Santa Fe ranked 'most dependable' midsize SUV by J.D. Power
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's Santa Fe received the distinct honor of most dependable Midsize SUV in the J.D. Power 2019 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Released today, the annual Vehicle Dependability Study shows Santa Fe ranked highest in its…
Most owners still in love with their 3-year-old vehicles, J.D. Power finds
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a continuing love story for most owners and their vehicles as overall dependability for three-year-old vehicles improves 4 percent from last year, according to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released today.…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Electric & hybrid aftermarket 'big hype but small bang'
"Despite the hype surrounding battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicles, their impact on the 2018 U.S. aftermarket has been limited and they will record only minor aftermarket product gains over the next five to 10 years. "Battery electric…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Jeep rear hatch opens when shifted into reverse
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD, 3.6L V6 Mileage: 38,602 Problem: The power lift gate (hatch) will intermittently unlock and open when shifted into Reverse. Details: First, the Tech-Assist consultant suggested using a scan tool to check the activation…
1st-ever life-size LEGO® Technic Bugatti Chiron to make North American debut
TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - Canadian car fans of all ages are the first in North America to have the chance to get up close to an engineering masterpiece, as the only LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron in the world makes its North…
ASA Video Series: Are you up for this 'Garage Challenge?'
Have clutter in your shop? Check out the first episode of a new ASA video series featuring Frank Leutz, an Arizona shop owner who is also a member of ASA's mechanical ops committee.
The 'Trump Tariffs' & how they are affecting auto care in the U.S.
by Jim Baumer/NOLN.net The topic of President Trump’s tariffs have become a focal point for anyone running a business in the U.S. This is especially true if your business is directly involved in servicing cars and trucks, as back in…
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