Business News of automotive aftermarket - spare parts, Marketing, company news, interview, IT-technology, associations, garage management

Practical conference "Customers for the workshop 24/7 - a real marketing for car service"

Modern tools of marketing and Internet technology development enable the head of auto repair business attract customers from different sources at the same time putting an average of 20 - 40 thousand rubles per month in advertising.

10.08.2016

Perplexing Passat

This bulletin applies to 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon models. After installing a new parking brake switch, the electronic parking brake (EPB) may not respond, with a warning light on.

09.08.2016

Male and female views on car buying and driving

A survey of over 500 ‘MyCarCheck.com’ customers (355 men and 190 women) last month (July 2016) has revealed some intriguing differences in male and female perspectives on motoring.

09.08.2016

Autoelectro provides knowledge boosting technical hub

Rotating electrics remanufacturer Autoelectro has urged technicians to improve their knowledge of fitting starters and alternators, thanks to its free online technical hub.

09.08.2016

Avon Tyres launches new WV7 and WT7 winter fitments

Avon Tyres has launched two new winter tyres developed to provide a wide range of motorists with 13-18 inch fitment options: the WV7 and WT7.

08.08.2016

Volkswagen to fit particulate filters to petrol engines

As part of the Volkswagen Group's work on the environmental compatibility they have decided upon wide-scale use of particulate filters for petrol engines.

08.08.2016

New Volvo Spec Approved Oil

LIQUI MOLY has introduced a new special oil for the latest models by Volvo, Special Tec V 0W-20. The oil is officially approved by Volvo and has a viscosity of 0W-20. This makes it a highly fluid oil, which reduces fuel consumption and quickly and reliably lubricates all parts of the engine even when starting in winter.

08.08.2016

PSA invests in digital aftermarket platform

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is acquiring a controlling stake in Autobutler, an online platform that gives car owners the ability to get an online quote for maintenance and repair.

05.08.2016

ZF and Ibeo to Develop New Lidar Technology

ZF has today announced that it has acquired a 40% stake in Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH. The Hamburg-based company, which was founded in 2009, is a market leader in lidar technology and in developing environmental recognition software with a particular focus on applications for autonomous driving. Ibeo's customers include several major global vehicle manufacturers.

05.08.2016

Effective filtration of even tiny water droplets

MANN-FILTER is presenting new diesel fuel filters with three-stage water separation for the independent aftermarket at the Automechanika. The innovative filters achieve consistently high water separation efficiency of over 90 percent, making them one of the technical highlights of the MANN-FILTER product range.