Top 5 Stories For The Week Of Jan. 13

Top 5 Stories For The Week Of Jan. 13

Today we share a recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of Jan. 13.

Auto-Wares Announces 2019 Suppliers Of The Year

Auto-Wares Group of Companies has named its 2019 Supplier of the Year Award winners, recognizing 5 companies for outstanding performance and collaboration through the past year. The awards were presented at the Auto-Wares Group’s year-end sales meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where more than 175 people were in attendance.

Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Snavely And Dosch

The seven Snavely and Dosch locations are located in Pennsylvania.

Cooper Standard Advances Diversification Strategy

The company recently announced three new agreements to jointly develop commercial applications of its proprietary Fortrex chemistry platform. 

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Toyota/BMW PowerPak Piston Kit

The upgraded PowerPak piston kit for the Toyota Supra and BMW B58 is designed to handle 1000+ HP. 

Shell Retains Leadership Of Global Lubricants Market

According to the Kline & Company report, Shell grew its leading global market share in 2018 relative to the year prior.

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AAM’s Next-Gen Electric Drive Systems on Display at CES

Among the products showcased at CES will be AAM’s electric drive units, e-Beam technology and component technology.

AAM's Next Gen Electric Drive Systems on Display at CES 2024

American Axle & Manufacturing announced it will have its technology on display at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, Jan. 9-12, 2024, in Las Vegas.

"CES is the premier event to showcase the full breadth and depth of our innovative solutions and tell our story to a broad range of partners," said David C. Dauch, AAM chairman and chief executive officer. "AAM continues to support a rapidly changing global auto industry by expanding our electrification platforms for any type of vehicle. This includes performance sedans, SUVs, light- and heavy-duty trucks and skateboards, empowering OEMs to create cleaner and more efficient vehicles."

Shop-Ware Partners with Amazing 7 on Phone Integration

The integration allows repair shop staff members to gain valuable context to incoming phone calls and respond to customers accordingly.

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Continental, Synopsys Team Up on Automotive Software Development

The collaboration aims to accelerate the development and validation of software features and applications for the Software-Defined Vehicle.

Epicor Unveils Digital Cataloging, Future Plans

The new catalogs use Epicor-validated, ACES-compliant data and an “Intelligent Search” feature to find the right part quickly.

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Epicor Launches Automotive B2B eCommerce Platform

The Epicor Commerce for Automotive platform features multi-seller support and parts lookups for distributors and their customers.

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Marelli Launches Fuel System for Hydrogen Propulsion Systems

Marelli will present a variety of new technology at the CTI Symposium in Germany, Dec. 5-6.

The Automotive Aftermarket’s Role in a Circular Economy 

Take a deep dive into the factors driving the automotive aftermarket toward a more circular economy.

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AI in the Aftermarket: Endless Applications Yet Hurdles Remain

The automotive aftermarket is delving into AI and ways it can help businesses be more productive and effective.

Intellias to Showcase HMI, ADAS and More at CES 2024

The company also will unveil the next generation of its IntelliKit, a portable fully-integrated digital cockpit.