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- Expopartes Cúcuta left close to US$10 million in future business
Colombia. The first Expopartes Trade Show in Cúcuta, organized by the Association of the Automotive Sector and its Parts (Asopartes), was successfully held on November 16 and 17. - INA Announces International Aftermarket Summit Mexico. The National Auto Parts Industry (INA), in collaboration with the National Association of Representatives, Importers and Distributors of Automotive Parts and Accessories (ARIDRA), announced the first edition of the International Aftermarket Summit (IAS).
- Kurabe invests 14 million dollars in Aguascalientes Mexico. The first plant installed in the Americas of the Kurabe company, dedicated to the production of heaters for steering wheels and seats, among other accessories, began operations after two years of construction in the San Francisco de los Romo IV Industrial Park, state of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
- Mopar Expands PDC Capacity Due to Auto Parts Demand Mexico. In order to better serve Stellantis customers, Mopar Mexico expanded the capacity of its Parts Distribution Center (PDC).
- ZKW invests $108 million in the expansion of its factory in Mexico Mexico. The ZKW Group, a specialist in lighting systems, expands its international presence with investments in its production plant in Silao, Mexico.
- Automechanika Shanghai 2023 breaks all-time record International. The 18th edition of Automechanika Shanghai, which took place from November 29 to December 2, 2023, saw an overwhelming increase in participation on its return to the host city.
- TireHub Drives Growth with First Regional Distribution Center United States. TireHub has launched its first Regional Distribution Center (RDC) located just outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The 360,000-square-foot building serves TireHub's northeast fulfillment centers by offering market-specific products and expedited delivery times.
- Repair OnDemand Appoints CEO of Repair Exchange International. Repair OnDemand has appointed Bill Robinson as the new CEO of Repair Exchange, a marketplace that connects subleased repair professionals with companies in need of vehicle repairs, inspections, or both.
- Elgin Industries Introduces Pro-Stock Tapered Valve Springs International. Elgin Industries has introduced Elgin Pro-Stock tapered valve springs designed for the General Motors LS Series and Chrysler Hemi high-performance engines.
- Electric car batteries could drop in price radically by 2025 International. Goldman Sachs Research has issued a report forecasting the steep drop in battery prices.
- Transitioning to More Sustainable Refrigerants for Automotive Air Conditioning
Latin America. Along with the move to electromobility, refrigerants for air conditioning systems are driving a change in the automotive industry. By Aftermarket International - Mexican Lessons for the Auto Parts Trade in Latin America Although Latin America has common challenges in terms of installed capacity and technical training, Mexico's leadership in production and exports can provide clues for the growth of the industry in the region. By Aftermarket International
- SIDEM celebrates 90 years of crossing borders The opening of new markets in the Americas is part of the sustained growth of this expert company in the automotive sector, which gained further momentum 40 years ago with the acquisition of the Verfaille family. By Aftermarket International
- Mercedes Benz A-Class W-168 Pump Review (Part I) In this first part we will review the electric power steering (EPS) pumps of the A-Class model of the first generation Mercedes Benz: the W-168, introduced in 1997. By Carlos Panzieri*
- Catalytic converters, more relevant than ever As part of the car's exhaust system, this device transforms the hydrocarbons found in the combustion gases into water and carbon dioxide.
- "We remain the specialist in automotive chemistry"
Liqui Moly Managing Director Günter Hiermaier talks about electromobility, growth in shrinking markets and the future of the company. - The agility of the automotive sector today The global disruption caused by Covid-19 left an indisputable lesson: Agility is indispensable, it is the secret of resilience and the ability to adapt to unexpected changes. By José Rivero*
- Latino Startups Make Their Way in U.S. Three Venezuelan businessmen tell what it has been like to build a brand and make themselves known in the US aftermarket.
