ANALYSIS & TRENDS

Natural gas engines are consolidating themselves as an efficient and cleaner alternative in heavy transport. Its use in trucks and buses responds to strict environmental regulations and requires an understanding of its technical differences compared to diesel engines.

By Francisco Aristizábal, technical specialist at AERA

The automotive air conditioning industry is going through a key transition: the departure of R-134a drives the adoption of new, more efficient, sustainable and viable refrigerants for the aftermarket.

By Chuck Abbott, Global Marketing Manager at Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials.

In the world of automotive aftermarket, the eternal trade-off between genuine and alternative aftermarket parts continues to generate debate. Beyond price and availability, the real difference is in aspects such as quality, technical support, warranty and the responsiveness of the brands.

By Francisco Aristizábal

In automotive refinishing, the shine is not born in the cabin, but much earlier, in silent stages that rarely star in conversations. Sandpaper, discs and ribbons – tools invisible to the common eye – determine whether a finish seduces for years or disappoints in weeks.

By Zona de Pinturas Magazine and Aftermarket International Magazine

While the global automotive industry is going through one of the greatest processes of change in decades, the aftermarket – that often invisible gear – is reinventing itself strongly from within.

By Sandra Álvarez*