Auto Industry
The Difference Between OEM and OES Parts
When you’re looking for a replacement part for your car, you’ve probably run across the abbreviations OEM and OES. In this article, we will go over what each designation means and help you figure out which type of part offers the best value for your money.
Read MoreWhen It Comes To Water Pumps, EVs Are Business As Usual
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com Many people are under the impression that electric vehicles don’t need cooling systems. And therefore don’t need water pumps. But, thankfully for the aftermarket industry, this isn’t true. Electric cars produce heat and still need a cooling system. That’s where the water pump comes in.
Read MoreWhat OEM Means and Why It’s Important
There are two types of replacement parts: OEM and aftermarket. What is each type of part, and which one delivers the most value? Read on to find out.
Read More3 Surprising Ways Ford Model A Owners Cooled Their Engines in the 1930s
Coolant as we know it didn’t exist 80 years ago. The additives found in modern coolants had not been invented yet. Cars back then, including the Ford Model A, had liquid cooled internal combustion engines much like ours. So what the heck did people use to cool their engines? They had three options:
Read More2019 Presents Big Challenges for Auto Parts Manufacturers
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews Every year brings new challenges for manufacturers, but 2019 will present some really big challenges. As we head deeper into the new year, it becomes clear what the three main challenges are going to be for auto parts manufacturers. Let’s explore each one.
Read MoreHow To Spot Counterfeit Auto Parts
Counterfeit products are prolific in the ecommerce space, and the auto parts industry is definitely vulnerable. Counterfeit parts are a huge problem, as they create financial and reputation problems for manufacturers and suppliers, can create trust issues with customers, and pose numerous safety risks. Unfortunately, as we’ve stated before, even the most trusted online stores…
Read MoreLooking Ahead: Where Will Performance Shops Be In 2038?
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com 2038 seems far away, but it’ll be here before we know it. Technology is evolving – quickly – and it’s interesting to see how the advancements are already affecting the auto industry. It’s hard to predict what’ll happen in 20 years.
Read MorePredictions: Automotive Customization Technology in 2038
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com Automotive technology is changing very rapidly these days. This makes it difficult to predict how advanced and different the automotive industry will be when 2038 rolls around.
Read MoreWill Self-Driving Cars Boost the Auto Repair Industry?
This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com. While there’s some debate about when self-driving cars will become commonplace – and precisely how they’ll be used by consumers – it’s fair to say that self-driving vehicles are coming. When they arrive, they will likely cause changes across society.
Read MorePeriodic Table of Car Elements
There are dozens of natural elements used to create an automobile. Most of us think of steel, lubricants, wiring, glass, paint, and leather or fabric when we think of the pieces and parts of a car or truck, but it goes much deeper than that. Auto manufacturing is a matter of science, and we’ve looked…
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