How Valuable Is Repair And Maintenance To China’s Automotive Future?
This year’s Automechanika Shanghai show, taking place Nov. 28-Dec. 1 will shine a spotlight on this growing sector.
Rheinmetall’s Motorservice Division Successfully Fights Counterfeiters
Through an interim injunction, the spare parts specialist forced two Chinese manufacturers to remove counterfeit coolant pumps from their trade fair stands at Automechanika Frankfurt, which took place last month.
AASA’s China Aftermarket Forum Meetings: Impactful Speakers From Influential Companies, A Community For Top Suppliers
Top aftermarket supplier executives can count on hearing the latest industry trends in China’s growing aftermarket and an opportunity to network with fellow aftermarket professionals at the quarterly meetings of the China Aftermarket Forum of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association.
Telematics And The Future Of The Automotive Aftermarket: Why ‘Connected’ Isn’t Enough
Robert Stevens, director of garage networks and technology at Groupauto International, described one possible scenario, during a Sept. 12 presentation at Automechanika Frankfurt.
President And Co-Owner Of Automotor France Launches Service Firm For Aftermarket Parts Distributors In Emerging Markets
The company, which formed in August, also is developing the first parts and services e-catalog designed to meet the needs of customers all over the world, according to founder Olivier van Ruymbeke.
TecAlliance Announces Support For British Government’s ‘Think Before You Buy’ Initiative
The Intellectual Property Office of the European Union estimates that the EU market for tires and batteries alone suffers an annual loss of more than 2 billion euros (or roughly $2.3 billion US dollars) due to counterfeit products.
ZF Aftermarket Pushes For Tomorrow’s Mobility
With “see. think. act.” as its guiding principle, ZF says it has worked to secure a strong global position by mastering the interaction of sensors, control units and vehicle motion control.
Dana To Expand Its Aftermarket e-Commerce Platform For Customers In EMEA Region
The company will feature the platform at Automechanika 2018, Sept. 11-15, in Hall 3 booth G91, alongside its broad range of drivetrain, sealing and thermal-management solutions for the aftermarket.
‘Right To Repair’ Campaign Goes Global
The campaign to retain the right for consumers to choose who repairs their vehicles gained global attention at an aftermarket association symposium held at the recent Automechanika trade show in Frankfurt.
An Open Letter from Terry McCormack President and CEO, Affinia Group Inc.
Yesterday, we received the following Open Letter from Terry McCormack, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Affinia Group, Inc. In the letter, McCormack announces that the Michigan-based auto parts manufacturer plans to decrease its presence at this year’s AAPEX show in Las Vegas. While news of the company’s scaled-back presence may be news in and of itself for Affinia’s customers and competitors, McCormack points out that the decision speaks to the more significant shifts taking place in today’s business world – changes that cannot be ignored.