News By Topic: Parts Dealers

SEAT Leon Sports Styling Kit available now, from any SEAT dealership

Mar 14, 2014

Designed by SEAT’s design centre in Martorell Kit fits five-door Leon and three-door Leon SC Purchase, painting and fitting available through any participating SEAT dealership; all parts available separately SEAT today introduces the Leon Sports Styling Kit, a beguiling package of design enhancements that lifts th ... Continue reading

Jaguar has collaborated with luxury French luggage label Moynat to produce a bespoke trunk designed specifically to fit the Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car

Mar 14, 2014

Jaguar has collaborated with luxury French luggage label Moynat to produce a bespoke trunk designed specifically to fit the Jaguar F-TYPE convertible sports car The one-of-a-kind piece was created to celebrate the opening of Moynat’s first boutique outside Paris The unique trunk was unveiled at the boutique’s ... Continue reading

Developing Regions of Eastern Europe to Drive EU Aftermarket Growth, Says Frost & Sullivan

Mar 13, 2014

While a major distribution group in France collects data to support a planned expansion in Poland and neighbouring countries, an established Tier-one supplier of mechanical engine parts in Belgium explores the potential launch of electrical components to customers in southern Europe. A major automaker at the same time ... Continue reading

Honda and Acura Rearview Camera Systems First to be Recognized as Advanced Technology Features by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Mar 13, 2014

Honda's efforts in the areas of enhanced driver visibility have been recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of its 5-Star Safety Ratings program (also known as the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)), with nearly all Honda and Acura models with rearview camera systems becoming t ... Continue reading

My Electric Avenue

Mar 13, 2014

My Electric Avenue, the ground-breaking electric vehicle (EV) project led by EA Technology and hosted by Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution (SSEPD), has now signed up more than enough customers to allow it to move to the next stage of customer-based trials. With over 100 customers now signed up to the Tech ... Continue reading

Increasing Age of Vehicles Sustains Growth in North American Brake Rotors, Drums, and Calipers Aftermarket

Mar 12, 2014

North American consumers are spending more on parts and service because they are keeping their cars and light trucks longer due to prolonged economic uncertainty. The increasing average age of vehicles – which currently stands at ten and a half years – will drive the aftermarket for brake rotors, drums, and c ... Continue reading

Engineering, Advanced Materials Help Slim Down Colorado

Mar 11, 2014

New midsize pickup is 880 to 1,400 pounds lighter than full-size pickups Lightweight high-strength steels, aluminum, play key roles in mass reduction DETROIT – Proving there is more than one way shed pounds, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado uses engineering techniques and lightweight materials to create true pickup cap ... Continue reading

Acura and ELS Studio Premium Audio from Panasonic Present Ben Folds 2014 LIVE Performances Tour

Mar 11, 2014

TORRANCE, Calif. Acura and ELS Studio® Premium Audio from Panasonic are proud to present the Ben Folds 2014 LIVE Performances Tour. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter is scheduled to launch his new live tour in March featuring orchestra-backed performances plus select solo shows across the U.S. The tour will be high ... Continue reading

Ford is increasing its investment in computing power by 50 percent to maximize the number and speed of virtual vehicle crashes,

Mar 11, 2014

More than 2 million crash test simulations processed in past 10 years Actual crash testing is also vital to ensuring the safety of Ford vehicles; Dearborn, Mich., facility has performed more than 20,000 crash tests since 1954, with more than 31,000 crash tests executed globally Ford Crash Barrier Building Fact Sheet To ... Continue reading

Electric Cars set to offer consumers a number of benefits as advocacy towards sustainable automobiles grows

Mar 10, 2014

Electric cars are expected to bring with them an array of fundamental benefits to motorists all over the world. This comes as pressure on car manufacturing companies to devise sustainable and environmental friendly automobiles continues to grow. According to latest developments in the automobile sector, although electr ... Continue reading

Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson have been enthusiastic drivers of the B-Class F-CELL, whose only emission is pure water

Mar 8, 2014

Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson test the fuel cell technology Los Angeles/Stuttgart. For more than two years the Hollywood stars Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson have been enthusiastic drivers of the B-Class F-CELL, whose only emission is pure water. But they are not the only ones: The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL is be ... Continue reading

Ride & Drive Vehicles Announced For AltCar Expo March 14-15

Mar 7, 2014

AltCar Expo, the nation's leading forum for green car ride and drive, public education and demonstration of the latest green technology vehicles, will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 14 - 15, 2014, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. Showcasing the area's largest selection of electric, ... Continue reading

NMEDA Member Mobility Ventures To Donate MV-1 Universally Accessible Vehicle For 2014 Local Heroes Contest

Mar 6, 2014

TAMPA, Fla., March 6, 2014 -- The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) is pleased to announce that Mobility Ventures LLC, designer and manufacturer of the MV-1, the first American vehicle purpose-built and designed from the ground up in support of wheelchair users to meet or exceed the guidelines of ... Continue reading

International Nameplate Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales Automakers Experience Flat Sales Month in February

Mar 5, 2014

“ The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released February 2014 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents Am erica’s approximately 10,000 international nameplate franchises whose brands accounted for 53.2 percent of all vehicles sold in th ... Continue reading

Special Product Line Celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Iconic GEN II 426 Race HEMI Available from Mopar

Mar 5, 2014

2014 marks 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Gen II 426 Race HEMI® engine Mopar created an exclusive merchandise product line with items featuring 50th anniversary HEMI logo to celebrate the iconic engine More than 50 unique HEMI anniversary merchandise items available at WearMopar.com With 2014 marking the ... Continue reading