News By Topic: Accessories and Parts

Study Shows California Charging Stations Operationally Deficient

May 20, 2022

In order to achieve a rapid transition to electric vehicle driving, a highly reliable and easy to use charging infrastructure is critical to building confidence as consumers shift from using familiar gas vehicles to unfamiliar electric vehicles (EV). This study evaluated the functionality of the charging system for 657 ... Continue reading

7 Car Detailing Tips With a DIY Detail Kit

May 18, 2022

Car detailing is the most efficient way to have your vehicle looking sparkling new. It gets better as you can cut out the expenses of relying on a professional detailer by mastering the right car detailing hacks to help manage this process on your own. ... Continue reading

EPA Authorizes Original Equipment Manufacturers to Install Halo on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Tractors to Meet Greenhouse Gas Requirements

May 17, 2022

Manufacturers will now earn input credit for overall fuel consumption for the thousands of clients already specifying the company’s Halo Tire Inflator on drive tires. ... Continue reading

Jiffy Lube Goes Under the Hood in Biometric Study to Uncover the Emotional Impact That the State of Vehicles Has on Participants' Well-Being

May 17, 2022

Jiffy Lube ,unveiled research from a first-of-its kind study in the industry that used neuroscience and quantitative research to understand how the state of drivers' vehicles can affect how they feel about them. The study revealed that a well-cared for car, one free of damage, engine issues and dirt and debris, can be ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz and Sila Achieve Breakthrough With High Silicon Automotive Battery

May 17, 2022

STUTTGART, Germany & ALAMEDA, Calif.--Mercedes-Benz takes another major step in building the world’s most desirable electric cars. The inventor of the automobile today announced that it will work with Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, to incorporate Sila’s silicon anode chemistry in batteries which ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Automotive Supply Giant Mahle Recognizes ICE Power As Solution in Fighting Climate Change

Apr 28, 2022

the reality that climate-warming emissions could increase if internal combustion does not feature in the drive for lower CO2. Paul Myles | Apr 28, 2022 Automotive supply giant Mahle believes that while electric mobility is the industry’s natural future course, internal-combustion-engine technology will play a vital r ... Continue reading

2022 INFORMA TECH AUTOMOTIVE AWARDS SHORTLIST!

Apr 27, 2022

The Automotive Inspire Awards category is an extension of our Automotive Inspire interview series, in which we showcase the inspirational stories of people working in the AutoTech industry. ... Continue reading

Nissan’s in-development driver-assistance technology aims to dramatically enhance collision avoidance

Apr 25, 2022

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan today announced a new driver-assistance technology, which is currently in-development, that utilizes highly accurate, real-time information about the vehicle's surrounding environment to dramatically enhance collision avoidance. At a Nissan facility here, a test vehicle was used to demonstrat ... Continue reading

Former IIHS-HLDI president recounts how his car protected him in high-speed crash

Apr 17, 2022

After last summer’s collision, Adrian Lund says he owes his life to safety improvements the Institutes helped usher in. April 12, 2022 Adrian Lund spent much of his career getting automakers to build vehicles that would protect their occupants from serious injury in a crash. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Store Opens On Amazon

Apr 16, 2022

authentic licensed gear and merchandise to Chrysler brand fans and followers. Chrysler brand launches the new Chrysler Store by Amazon bringing hundreds of options for authentic licensed gear and merchandise to Chrysler brand consumers, fans and followers. ... Continue reading

eBay Used Car Parts Creates "New York Auto Parts Show"

Apr 14, 2022

New York Auto Parts Show, designed to demonstrate how car enthusiasts can build, fix, or maintain their dream car. In the face of unprecedented supply chain challenges, the show debuts a line of "Re-Concept cars," assembled in partnership with some of the industry's top builders and biggest stars. ... Continue reading

From the Cox Automotive Newsroom

Apr 12, 2022

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Like Tiger Woods at the Masters, the retail vehicle market is showing some progress in April, with both new and used sales gaining momentum last week. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 27-April 2, 2022

Apr 4, 2022

These are this past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

New Electric Vehicle Information Brief Educates Policymakers on Need for Battery Investment to Aid Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Transition

Mar 25, 2022

"Our circular supply chain ... is critical to meet the mix of technologies that EVs require." New information brief explains the role of 12 volt batteries that are found in nearly all electric vehicles (EVs). These made in America batteries power virtually all nonmotive electrical functions. ... Continue reading