Ford Debuts Next-Generation Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle

Ford is introducing its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle just in time for CES and the North American International Auto Show in January.

US DOT Advances Deployment Of Connected Vehicle Technology

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would enable vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology on all new light-duty vehicles, enabling a multitude of new crash-avoidance applications that, once fully deployed, could prevent hundreds of thousands of crashes every year by helping vehicles “talk” to each other.

Gas Prices Climb To Highest Price Since October

Prices continue to rise due to market expectations of tighter availability following the announcement of an OPEC deal to cut oil production that is scheduled to start in January 2017.

Increasing Number, Age Of US Vehicles Drives Growth In Automotive Services, Report Shows

According to a report by The Freedonia Group, the number of light vehicles in use is expected to exceed 263 million in 2020, and many of these vehicles are approaching an age where costly repairs become more likely.

Women In Auto Care Announces 2016 Automotive Communications Awards

The recipients were honored during the 19th annual Women in Auto Care press conference and reception, which took place Tuesday, Nov. 1, at The Venetian Hotel during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, NV.

Technology Takes Center Stage At AAPEX 2016

More than 40 AAPEXedu sessions were held, including the new “Let’s Tech” presentations, which were delivered in 20 minutes or less on emerging vehicle technologies and the latest diagnostic smartphone apps.

Consumers Hesitant To Share Driving Data

Strong desire for access to smartphone apps in the car is tempered by privacy concerns, report shows.

New Study Finds New Methods For Better Understanding Advanced Driver Assistance Technologies

The University of Iowa has released new research that reveals drivers’ knowledge and attitudes of advanced driver assistance technologies improve after exposure to one of four learning methods about the technologies.

Purchases Made At Smile.amazon.com Help Fund Automotive Scholarships

Everyday purchases made at Amazon can help the University of the Aftermarket Foundation provide scholarships and educational opportunities to deserving students seeking a career in the auto care industry.

Tammy ‘Chaffee’ Tecklenburg Named New President Of Women In Auto Care

Tecklenburg previously served as member development committee chair and begins her three-year term overseeing the leadership conferences and growth of the newly rebranded group.

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Gathers In Florida For Winter Meeting

Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper shareholders of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. gathered in Miami for a three-day meeting this week to review 2016 and plan for 2017.

ACDelco Introduces 9 GM OE Engine Gasket Kits

Four new intake manifold gasket kits and five new head gasket kits cover GM engines from the 1997-2009 model years.