The aftermarket branch of Robert Bosch and Castrol have recently launched a new project. The essence of this initiative lies in running jointly branded repair shop pilots in China and the U.S. The pilot stage will be launched in both countries this month.

RepairPal.com, a well-known provider of car repair services, has entered into partnership with extended warranty provider Omega Auto Care to cut the financial excesses and eliminate inconveniences of auto repair for Omega’s customers.

With the advent of electrified cars, there will be substantial changes not only in the automotive industry, but also in the aftermarket segment. To stay competitive on the market, aftermarket businesses must be prepared for the upcoming revolutionary changes.

Sometimes it happens that your car can get stuck in the middle and the only way out is to tow it to the nearest repair shop. It can become a real problem for owners of CVT-equipped cars, as not all drivers know how to do it accurately without any harm to a pricy transmission unit. In this article, we will consider the main peculiarities of CVT transmissions and how to tow a CVT-equipped car properly.

It is not a problem to find some basic info about torque converters on the internet, but there are not so many reliable sources, which provide structured and visual data on this piece of automotive engineering. Fortunately, experts from Hughes Performance came up with a series of educational videos, providing insights into the main features, operation principles, and peculiarities of torque converters with a focus on performance-oriented applications.

BorgWarner United Transmission Systems has recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special ceremony held in China. This milestone event has been attended by local politicians, major industry representatives, main customers and company staff to mark significant achievements of this business for a decade of fruitful work, including the production of its 3 millionth DCT module.

ASAP Automotive Warehouse (ASAP) plans to use MAM Software’s Autocat e-catalog of spare parts to improve deal-making process and optimizing its customer support. The company has already been enjoying benefits of using MAM Software’s Autopart business management solution for improved effectiveness in day-to-day operations.

VW AUSTRALIA has recently announced a recall of 63,000 VW, 14,000 Audi, and 4500 Skoda models produced between 2009-2015 to take measures against possible DSG unit issues.

Nowadays, the pace of life is growing so fast that people try to do their things even behind the wheel, therefore car manufacturers equip their new models with a lot of helpful features to make their vehicles operate like a business office on the road. Believe it or not, back in the 1990s Ford came up with a remarkable solution named the Ford Mobile Office Pack, which was intended for the Australian market.

Vitesco Technologies has entered into agreements with PSA Group and Hyundai to provide the 1-st 100%-integrated electric axle drive system for a variety of serially manufactured vehicles.

ZF Aftermarket, one of the largest suppliers of automotive components to European markets, plans to participate in AAPEX, SEMA, and ATRA Powertrain exhibitions later this year. ZF representatives say that participations in such major aftermarket events is a great opportunity to present ZF’s latest products and to establish business relationships with reliable distributors in North America.

While sports car enthusiasts more and more often have to find a tuning company for a transmission conversion service, it seems like Ford is preparing a surprise for fans of its off-road segment. According to numerous media rumors, the upcoming 2021 Ford Bronco will have a manual option.

Sypris Technologies Inc., a producer and vendor of drivetrains and related parts, has reported that it has received an order to deliver specific elements, which will be used for production of a new sports car transmission (presumably an 8-speed DCT transmission).

Subaru has recently unveiled its new prices and trim level modifications for the 2020 Impreza. It seems like not all admirers of classic manually-shifted Subaru models will be happy with the latest news from the automaker, as it is said that Subaru plans to reduce the number of manual Subaru models available for the 2020 line-up.

ZF, a well-known supplier of automatic transmissions and related spare parts, plans to present a new generation of the automatic transmission EcoLife (named as EcoLife2) intended for buses at the exhibition Busworld Europe 2019.