The introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) has changed the landscape for the auto parts industry. EVs are quite different from cars with internal combustion engines. Their designs and parts are different for the most part. Bringing EVs into the lineup of available vehicles on the market means two things: A whole new set of auto […]
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are all the rage these days. EV sales keep climbing every year. It’s clear that EVs are becoming more and more popular because: EVs need less maintenance EVs have fewer mechanical parts than gas- and diesel-powered vehicles EVs are great for the environment EVs are cheaper in the long run EV’s never […]
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This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com In the US, the average vehicle on the road is almost 12 years old. Light trucks are about 18% older than passenger cars, meaning the average truck is 14-15 years old.
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This article was originally published on AftermarketNews.com A lot of auto industry experts aren’t sure when EVs will become standard. However, they’re pretty sure that once the mid-2020s rolls around, EVs will be comparable to or cheaper to buy and operate than internal combustion vehicles. Once we reach that point, it’s likely that EVs will […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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 […]
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