Mopar Announces 2018 ‘Top Tech’ Award Recipients
The Mopar “Top Tech” awards are just one initiative used by FCA US to retain and grow its pool of technicians.
Associations Issue Statements On Recent Steel And Aluminum Tariffs
Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, issued a statement opposing the tariff, stating it could put the supply chain at risk, while Governor Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council, shared U.S. automakers’ perspectives.
US Light Vehicle Market To See Increased Product Launch Activity in 2018, IHS Markit Says
Automakers are expected to launch about 75 new models in 2018; contrasting with about 53 in 2017 and an expected 56 in 2019, according to IHS Markit forecasts.
Could Ferrari Leave Formula 1?
If the engine regulations that are set to begin in 2021 take effect in Formula 1 racing, Ferrari is threatening to quit the series to start its own. FCA boss Sergio Marchionne has revealed Ferrari could start a new race series if relations with F1 continue to degrade.
AASA Announces Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2017 In Shanghai
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and its China Aftermarket Forum (CAF) will present the Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2017, an afternoon of thought leadership and analysis of the China aftermarket, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt on Thursday, Nov. 30 during Automechanika Shanghai.
MACS Reminds The Aftermarket To Be Aware Of Changes To Section 609 Requirements In 2018
Technicians who service mobile A/C systems and distributors who sell refrigerant need to be aware of new regulations that becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2018, concerning the requirement of technicians to be Section 609 certified.
Dana Inaugurates New Axle Production Facility In Toledo, Ohio
The 300,000-square-foot facility was built to support a number of new light-vehicle programs, including the new Jeep Wrangler.
Eaton Valve Plant Earns International Automotive Task Force Certification
The new International Automotive Task Force-16949 quality system management certification recognizes the highest levels of product quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
IHS Markit Reports On The Impact Of Hurricane Harvey On The Automotive Industry
As the weather situation has eased, IHS Markit looks at what this natural disaster could mean to the automotive industry.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles To Join BMW Group, Intel And Mobileye In Developing Autonomous Driving Platform
The development partners intend to leverage each other’s individual strengths, capabilities and resources to enhance the platform’s technology, increase development efficiency and reduce time to market.
