These parts include 32 light-duty parts, 58 heavy-duty parts and a variety of other industrial, OPP and specialty parts.
During the three-month pilot project, data will be gathered via rider surveys to understand the public’s sentiment regarding self-driving shuttles, the potential for congestion relief and better mobility, the reduction of single-occupant vehicle use and the potential for the use of the latest intelligent transportation system (ITS) technology.
The content for this year’s AAPEXedu is based on the results of an AAPEX survey during which buyers were asked to identify topics of interest to them. For the first time this year, all sessions will be translated into Chinese and Spanish.
WIX Filters is partnering with Babcox Media to sponsor the 2019 “Driving Performance” Award that recognizes game changers in automotive service.
The latest Vehicle Health Index from CarMD finds that the District of Columbia has the most expensive check engine repairs; Vehicle owners in Ohio paid the least for car repairs in 2018.
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is offering an 18-month membership promotion for only $99. This special price runs from late July through Aug. 31 and offers membership for the remainder of 2019 and all of 2020.
The company joins the growing industry-wide initiative to close the skills gap and fuel the next generation of technicians.
Jason Jackson of Automotive Excellence was the U.S. winner, Ryan Booker of Driven Automotive was the Canadian winner and Abelardo Portillo Alvarado of Auto Value Llantas y Servicios was the Mexican Technician of the Year.
Forty-two percent of drivers with lane-keeping assist technology stated they “frequently” or “sometimes” use video chat while driving compared to 20% who engaged in the risky behavior without the advanced technology.
The new “smarter wiring diagrams” contain the content that ProDemand users are familiar with and appreciate, but with enhanced navigation that improves the user experience and speeds up the search process, the company says.
On Tuesday, July 16, Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs for the Auto Care Association, testified before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) during a public workshop on policies and research related to manufacturers limiting third-party repairs.
By being part of the program, Kukui says NAPA is an organization that “goes above and beyond to support the automotive aftermarket industry by elevating the standards to which shops are held, by enabling shop owners to achieve success in their personal and professional lives, and supporting the communities which they serve.”
