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AAPEX 2020 Goes Virtual
The Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX) has canceled its in-person tradeshow for 2020 due to COVID-19, and instead will offer a virtual experience for attendees.
The Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX) has canceled its in-person tradeshow for 2020 due to COVID-19, and instead will offer a virtual experience for attendees.
Ranger’s automatic AC-134 CoolCharge machine’s programmable vacuum allows for fast recharge and recovery of drained air conditioning systems in most cars, trucks, SUVs and buses.
Continental now offers a wide range of OE quality Hybrid Battery Cooling Fans for popular hybrids from model years 2003-2017. Formerly only available from the dealer, Continental has 16 part numbers available for exact replacement on hybrid models from Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, KIA, and Toyota.
OptiCat LLC, a leading supplier of cataloging data services for the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarkets, reports BettsHD has joined the OptiCat Network.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will be deploying an updated myASE portal for test registering, scheduling and viewing technician information. The portal will be more intuitive and improve the level of service ASE provides.
Pronto Smart Choice and Federated Car Care Centers are invited to participate in the upcoming Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) virtual national meeting on Friday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. CT.
Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE) has endorsed an effort by several leading safety organizations to help reduce consumer confusion by adopting standardized naming for advanced driver assistance technology.
Ford is recalling certain 2019 F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty trucks. An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement when placed in Park.
Some owners of 2016-2018 Cadillac XTS vehicles may comment that a vibration is felt under heavy acceleration at around 20 mph, which can be felt in the seat. The condition may be caused by a second order vibration from the cardan joint.
Certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT vehicles are being recalled due to rear suspension toe links that may fracture due to stress in the rear suspension.
This bulletin applies to 2019 Dodge Chargers built on or after Aug. 28, 2018, and before Sept. 5, 2018, and equipped with a 6.4L V8 SRT Hemi MDS engine and Line Lock Launch Control, where the Line Lock feature does not work.
Chevy is recalling certain 2017-2019 Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.
Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has launched its SMP “Your Car. Your Data.” sweepstakes. The promotion will run through Oct. 31, 2020.
