Why Arizona Heat Makes Windshield Cracks Expand

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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 than requiring a small repair now. This can leave you wondering exactly why the heat of the Arizona summer causes this result. Read on to learn the answer. Why the Spread? It may seem unusual for a cracked windshield to spread. After all, most people…
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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

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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 latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. For more insights on CAGR and YOY growth rate, Download a Sample ReportTechnavio has announced its latest market research report titled US Automotive Parts Aftermarket MarketThe market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation…
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Road safety study: SUVs are more dangerous to cyclists than cars

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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 onto the hood of the vehicle, said IIHS statistician Sam Monfort, the lead author of the study. The study analyzed data from 71 Michigan bicycle crashes that involved a single SUV or car and a bicyclist age 16 or older. The severity of injuries inflicted…
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Car dealerships sell in 4 states in single-store deals

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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. Little Falls, north of St. Cloud, is now the northern-most Minnesota location in the group’s portfolio, Morrie’s Auto CEO Lance Iserman said. “They wanted to exit the business, and this is their only store,” said Iserman of the sellers. “We thought it was a great…
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VW’s Cariad, ThunderSoft partner on connectivity, infotainment

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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 themselves apart and retain control over valuable data on consumer behavior. “The needs and requirements of the Chinese customers are at the center of our strategic efforts,” VW Group China chief Ralf Brandstaetter said on Thursday. Cariad will be the minority shareholder in the joint…
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RA-Metal DP600 Internal Reinforcement Case Study Brazil Tooling

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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 focused on stamping simulation, the company also benefits from comprehensive building resources, with 1500 square meters of floor space, including eight machining centers, grinding machines, wire erosion, three tryout presses, as well as a metrology laboratory equipped with a 3D arm and a CMM (Coordinate…
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Used-car dealer US Auto Sales temporarily closes

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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, which works with car buyers regardless of credit history, told its customers its consumer auto loan servicing company USASF Servicing remained open for business and car payments. A phone call to US Auto Sales was met with a similarly recorded message: “Unfortunately, we have had…
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Tesla cuts prices in Germany, France to boost demand

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BERLIN — Tesla’s latest price reductions in Europe were made possible because of a scaling up and improvement in its production capacity, the company said. Tesla cut prices in European markets including Germany and France on Friday, with all versions of the Model 3, Model S, and Model X selling for lower prices as well as the Model Y Performance. “Our mission is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Our master plan has set a clear pathway to achieve that mission: the transformation of cost-intensive small-series products to cheaper mass-series vehicles,” Tesla said in a statement. In Germany, Tesla…
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