The cost to repair a vehicle increased 40% from 2018 to 2022, according to a UK-based warranty and insurance provider. Intelligent Mooring said it analyzed more than 12,000 warranty claims filed throughout the past five years and discovered “higher prices for repairs are here to stay for the foreseeable future.” The study, released this week,…
Why Arizona Heat Makes Windshield Cracks Expand
Many of us have been there. You get a small chip or crack in your windshield and leave it alone, figuring it won’t get any bigger. Unfortunately, this isn’t often the case. In many situations, this crack or chip will gradually grow larger, causing you to need a full windshield replacement in the future, rather…
Automotive parts aftermarket market size in US to grow by USD 30.83 billion between 2022 and 2027; 3M Co., Adient Plc, among others, identified as key vendors
NEW YORK, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The size of the automotive parts aftermarket market in US is set to grow by USD 30.83 billion between 2022 and 2027, progressing at a CAGR of 7.69% during the forecast period, according to Technavio Research. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the…
Road safety study: SUVs are more dangerous to cyclists than cars
SUVs cause more severe injuries to bicyclists than cars, a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. The tall front end of SUVs can strike bicyclists higher on their bodies above the center of gravity. This results in riders getting knocked down, where they can be run over, rather than being thrown…
Car dealerships sell in 4 states in single-store deals
Morrie’s Auto Group made its first acquisition of 2023 and entered a new part of Minnesota with the purchase of a Stellantis store this month. Morrie’s, of Minnetonka, Minn., west of Minneapolis, on April 3 bought Brandl Motors Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram from longtime owners Joe Sexton and Gary Posch. The dealership was renamed Morrie’s Little Falls Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram….
VW’s Cariad, ThunderSoft partner on connectivity, infotainment
BERLIN — Volkswagen Group’s software unit Cariad will establish a joint venture with Chinese technologies provider ThunderSoft for connectivity and infotainment systems in China, with ThunderSoft holding a 51 percent stake. The partnership will develop software products for car cockpits, infotainment systems and cloud development. These are consumer-facing areas where automakers are competing to set…
RA-Metal DP600 Internal Reinforcement Case Study Brazil Tooling
RA-METAL FERRAMENTARIA is already conquering space in the Brazilian stamping scene by attracting and retaining new customers. The company is situated in Limeira, about 150 km from the state capital São Paulo. They have strategically prioritized development in the engineering sector to meet customers’ tooling demands for stamped parts. Backed by a complete engineering structure…
Used-car dealer US Auto Sales temporarily closes
The southeastern used-vehicle dealership chain US Auto Sales has closed its 39 locations indefinitely, the company’s website stated Tuesday. “We have temporarily closed our dealerships and are working on a solution to re-open them as soon as possible,” a pop-up on usautosales.info said late Tuesday morning. “But don’t worry, we aren’t going anywhere!” The group,…