Augmented reality is coming to U.S. car repairs at Porsche dealerships across the country. Porsche Cars North America has begun rolling out Tech Live Look to its 189 U.S. dealers. The system connects technicians to remote experts via smart glasses for a live interaction that the company says can shorten service resolution times by up… Continue reading Smart Glasses Aid Porsche Techs
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Cherokee, Honda Lead 2018 ‘American-Made’ Index
Four of the top 10 vehicles built by foreign-based automakers…
Soaring Luxury Sector Powers Dealership Growth
The steady growth of the super-luxury segment of the automotive market, in part driven by a new breed of ultra-luxurious SUVs, is the foundation for the ambitious plans of Grand Touring Automobiles (GTA) in Canada. A new GTA location overlooking Toronto’s Don Valley Parkway was constructed in anticipation of double the annual sales volume by… Continue reading Soaring Luxury Sector Powers Dealership Growth
Universal Technical Institute Opens Enrollment at New Jersey Campus
Automotive technician training set to begin in the fall…
AAM Included on Fortune 500 List
Driveline company enjoying record sales & profitability…
Webasto Receives Innovation Supplier of the Year Award
FCA honors sunroof company for Jeep Wrangler power top…
Simpson Subsidiary Acquires Italian Carbon Parts Company
Merelli Compositi produces shells for Stilo helmets…
BorgWarner Appoints Frederic Lissalde Chief Executive Officer
The BorgWarner Board of Directors has appointed Frederic Lissalde to president and chief executive officer effective August 1, 2018, at which time he will also join the Board of Directors. Effective on the same date, James R. Verrier will step down from the president and chief executive officer role and serve in a non-executive advisory role to… Continue reading BorgWarner Appoints Frederic Lissalde Chief Executive Officer
Car Chix Announces Three Ladies-Only Drag Races in 2018
… taking “Powered by Women” drag racing events to the next level …
Mid-Ohio School and Maria’s Message Offer Safe Driving Days
The Mid-Ohio School takes its Honda Teen Defensive Driving Program curriculum and Honda Civic Skid Car to Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, June 30, for a Maria’s Message Safe Driving Day…
EPWI Providing Advance Tickets to Mile High Nationals
Engine & Performance Warehouse, Inc. and Bandimere Speedway have teamed up… EPWI customers can use any combination of EPWI Bucks and cash toward the advanced purchase of tickets for the premiere event of the season – the 39th Annual MOPAR Mile High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, July 20-22, 2018. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday July… Continue reading EPWI Providing Advance Tickets to Mile High Nationals
Chance to Weigh in on Tariff Debate Ends This Week
Move would directly affect all U.S. automakers and parts suppliers…
2018 No-Prep Triple Crown
Here’s the final edition of every pairing at the 2018 No-Prep Triple Crown, presented by Lane Automotive, held June 16 at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. Participating companies included Allstar Performance, QuickCar, Fragola Performance Systems, NGK Spark Plugs, Totalseal Piston Rings, MAHLE, MAHLE Motorsport North America, Nitrous Express, Yukon Gear & Axle, Edelbrock Performance, COMP Cams, King Racing, FK Rod Ends, Eagle… Continue reading 2018 No-Prep Triple Crown
Holley Releases EFI V5 Software Upgrade
Holley EFI has released its latest software upgrade, Holley EFI V5…
New Vehicle Safety Device Wins Innovation Award
Brigade Electronics has won a CLEPA Innovation Award in the SME Safety Category for its Quiet Vehicle Sounder (QVS)…