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Epicor Supports Nonprofit Shop Benefitting Single Mothers Needing Rides
Epicor Software Corp. has awarded a free subscription of its Integrated Service Estimator (ISE) mechanical service estimating solution to God’s Garage, a nonprofit automotive repair shop headquartered in…
Metra Solidifies Powersports Brand
The new Metra PowerSports website is Metra Electronics’ final touch in rolling out the new powersports-dedicated brand…
VAIS Technology Lines up New Distributor
Englewood, Colorado-based VAIS Technology has added River City Sales as a new distributor partner. River City Sales is based in St. Louis…
Experts Set to Tackle ADAS Market at AAPEX Show
AAPEX has lined up leading experts to speak about the advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) market at its show in Las Vegas. The forum-titled Saving Lives Through Retrofitting ADAS On Existing Cars-is set for 10-11:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. The forum experts will dive deep into what these products are,… Continue reading Experts Set to Tackle ADAS Market at AAPEX Show
Are Navigation Devices and Dash Cams Included in Georgia’s ‘Hands-Free’ Law?
Information on the new ‘hands-free’ rules enacted in Georgia…
Top 10 Markets for Vehicle Theft Prevention Accessories
Albuquerque, New Mexico had the highest auto theft rate in 2017 by a wide margin, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) latest Hot Spots report. While car theft slight decreased last year in Albuquerque, the city’s rate of 1,096 vehicle thefts per 100,000 citizens is still 34-percent higher than second place Anchorage, Alaska. The top… Continue reading Top 10 Markets for Vehicle Theft Prevention Accessories
KICKER Adds Another Sales Rep Firm to the Mix
Stillwater Designs has appointed Conroe, Texas-based Marketing Pros Inc. to rep the KICKER brand…
VOXX Automotive Forms Strategic Partnership with UniKey
VOXX Automotive and UniKey Technologies have entered a strategic partnership that will see the two companies bring secure, keyless products, and vehicle access solutions to the automotive market…
AutoMeter Refreshes DashLink App Interface
The DashLink app now sports a completely refreshed user interface, according to AutoMeter. “We listened to what our customers wanted to see and introduced a new update for all iOS and Android users currently using DashLink,” AutoMeter stated in a news release. The free app update provides an easy to navigate menu option, according to… Continue reading AutoMeter Refreshes DashLink App Interface
Regional Distributor Joins EDA
The Elite Distributor Alliance (EDA) continues to grow with the addition of Mid-State Distributing to its 12-volt buying group.
Hella Sells its European Wholesale Operation
Sweden-based Mekonomen has entered into an agreement to acquire Denmark-based automotive parts distributor FTZ and Poland based Inter-Team Poland from HELLA for $460 million…
Why People Are Wrapping Their Key Fobs in Foil
Given that the best way to store your car keys at night is by putting them in a coffee can, what’s an ex-FBI agent’s advice to protect cars from theft during the day…
Report: Apple and Google Infotainment Systems Prove Safer Than Carmaker Designs
Apple CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto are less distracting to drivers when compared to built-in vehicle infotainment systems designed by automakers…
Survey: Half of U.S. Drivers Connect to Internet in the Car
Half of the respondents of a recent survey report owning a car that connects to the internet, either direct or via a phone…