Executive Interview with Matt Barton, CEO and President, Dorman Products
In an interview with aftermarketnews.com, Barton provides an update on Dorman’s 2017 acquisition of MAS Industries, and also talks about the singular focus that is the secret to Dorman’s success with its customers.
Ringbrothers Take a Stand Against Counterfeiters of Automotive Parts
Jim and Mike Ring, co-owners and founders of Ringbrothers, say they are the latest victims in what has become an increasing trend in the automotive aftermarket: counterfeit products.
Former iATN President Scott Brown Announces New Venture for Automotive, Collision and Heavy-Duty Industry Professionals
Diagnostic Network is designed to be a next-generation community platform, aiming to enable successful repair of modern vehicles through peer discussion, partner collaboration and education.
Dorman Products Breaks Ground on Major Expansion in Portland, Tennessee
The new facility will dramatically increase the company’s ability to serve its growing customer base by greatly expanding upon Dorman’s existing logistical presence in North America, according to the company.
NATEF and AYES Form New Organization: ASE Education Foundation
“The new combined organization will take advantage of the extremely high ASE brand awareness among consumers, industry and education audiences,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO.
R&D on Autonomous, Connected and Electrification Technologies Creates Double-Digit Growth Opportunities
According to Frost & Sullivan, automotive manufacturers need to look beyond seeing themselves as product suppliers and focus on becoming providers of mobility services in order to thrive in a highly competitive, evolving market.
Ford Pledges $5M to Support American Center for Mobility
Contribution will go toward supporting connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology development.
Bosch Survey: New Car Buyers are Bullish on Automated Vehicle Adoption
According to a Bosch study, more than 52 percent of new car buyers expect to own at least one self-driving automobile in their household in the next 10 years.
RepairPal Releases Study Showing the Cities Most and Least Impacted by Automotive Recalls
The No. 1 spot was filled by Pittsburgh, with data suggesting 60.85 percent of vehicle researchers in the Pittsburgh area seeing a recall.
U.S. Auto CEOs More Bullish on AI, Emerging Technology Investments Compared to Global Counterparts, Says KPMG Survey
In the KPMG study, 59 percent of U.S. CEOs say their companies intend to invest heavily in artificial intelligence in the next 12 months, compared to 39 percent of global CEOs.