Diverse Lineup to Comprise Team AkzoNobel in Volvo Ocean Race
Skipper Simeon Tienpont has named the eight sailors who will join him to represent Team AkzoNobel in the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race, which starts in October.
Chicago Pneumatic Unveils Redesigned Website
In addition to a fresh look and more modern design, the website features new content and improved site architecture for an enhanced browsing experience, the company said.
Dent Wizard Techs Take Top Honors in PDR Dent Olympics Competition
Billy Martin from the Northeast Region took first place and Kyle Violette from the Midwest Region took second in the competition that saw 60 PDR techs participate, including techs from Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia, Brazil and across the USA.
Report: Automotive Aftermarket to Hit $486 Billion by 2025
Digitalization of vehicle repair and innovation in aftermarket components will be among the drivers of growth, according to Grand View Research.
Scotiabank Global Auto Report Says Record Global Auto Sales Expected in 2017
In the United States, it’s predicted that replacement demand, growing consumer confidence and attractive financing options will lift sales for the third consecutive record year.
Autonomous Trucks That Drive in Packs Could Save Time, Fuel, According to MIT
Like birds and fighter jets flying in formation, or bikers and race car drivers drafting in packs, vehicles experience less aerodynamic drag when they drive close together.
‘Right to Repair’ Campaign Goes Global
Aftermarket associations from five continents gathered to discuss future strategies to stop vehicle manufacturers from withholding service and repair data, diagnostic tools, and safety and technical bulletins from independent aftermarket shops.
Abaris Features Updated Training Courses at 2016 SPE ACCE
Two popular courses are specifically designed to teach advanced composite automotive structural repair for technicians, as well as multiple courses in design and analysis of composite structures, bonded joints and repairs for engineers.
Automotive Refinish Coatings Market Expected to Reach $10.8B by 2024
A substantial reduction in demand for solvent-based coatings has compelled many manufacturers to increase focus on the development of effective waterborne varieties of automotive refinish coatings in the past few years.
Axalta’s Spies Hecker and Standox Gain Re-Approval
The agreements with the two brands include use of Spies Hecker and Standox refinish technologies, including comprehensive technical body shop support and targeted training, across BMW AG’s service network.
