Automotive accessories

EasyCare’s Dealer Blog Receives Prestigious 2020 Automotive Communications Award

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Automotive industry, Automotive accessories, Auto Care Association, Automotive aftermarket, Motor vehicles, Transport

Norcross, GA, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EasyCare, a dealer solutions provider and administrator of F&I products offered by auto dealers, received a 2020 Automotive Communications Award at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Virtual Event held on November 3.

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  • Norcross, GA, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EasyCare, a dealer solutions provider and administrator of F&I products offered by auto dealers, received a 2020 Automotive Communications Award at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Virtual Event held on November 3.
  • This recognition marks the twelfth Automotive Communications award the company has received since 2014.
  • EasyCare's dealer-focused blog won in the Business-to-Business Article/Blog/Content Piece category, earning the title of one of the automotive industrys leading B2B blogs.
  • New in 2020, the award submissions were judged by volunteer members of the Auto Care Association Marketing and Communications Committee and the Automotive Communications Council (ACC).

United States X-by-wire Systems Market Report 2020-2025: Autonomous Vehicles will Drive the Growth of the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Automotive, Motor vehicles, Automotive industry, Nexteer Automotive, Saginaw, Michigan, Steering, Brake-by-wire, ZF Friedrichshafen, Automotive accessories

The "United States X-by-wire Systems Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "United States X-by-wire Systems Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • There are different types of x-by-wire technologies in the marketplace like throttle-by-wire systems, brake-by-wire systems, steer-by-wire systems, and park-by-wire systems.
  • In future autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles will not have any mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear.
  • The United States x-by-wire systems market is consolidated and majorly dominated by few players, such as General Motors, Nexteer Automotive, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada Announces Support of the Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.™ Campaign

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Automotive accessories, Auto Care Association, Automotive aftermarket, AIA, Motor vehicles, Transport

OTTAWA, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada today announced its support for the Your Car.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada today announced its support for the Your Car.
  • AIA Canada is proud to join the Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) in this vital campaign, which we hope will connect with drivers across Canada, said Jean-Franois Champagne, president of AIA Canada.
  • The support of AIA Canada will help increase awareness of the issues surrounding car access data and control in Canada.
  • The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada is the national trade association that brings together the entire automotive aftermarket supply and service chain.

Sylvania Introduces Portable Tire Inflators to Improve Driving Safety

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
MEN, Hardware, Family, Specialty, Consumer, General Automotive, Aftermarket, Technology, Automotive, Retail, Women, Tires & Rubber, Osram Sylvania, Sylvania, Tires, Brands, Automotive accessories, Companies, Industries

Osram Sylvania, the leader in automotive lighting solutions for the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), today announced the availability of Sylvania Portable Tire Inflators .

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  • Osram Sylvania, the leader in automotive lighting solutions for the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), today announced the availability of Sylvania Portable Tire Inflators .
  • Anyone with a car can benefit from the safety and peace of mind that comes with our Sylvania Portable Tire Inflator Line.
  • Were sure that adding a Sylvania Portable Tire Inflator to your safety tools will truly improve your driving experience, especially as an increasing number of Americans are making road trips during the pandemic.
  • The Sylvania Portable Tire Inflator product line offers four new options to drivers: Rapid Portable Tire Inflator , Pro Portable Tire Inflator , Plus Portable Tire Inflator and Basic Portable Tire Inflator .

Bell Mitsubishi Selects LoJack Connect to Improve the Customer Experience and Profitability

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Technology, Articles, Automotive accessories, Geopositioning, Vehicle telematics, Motor vehicle theft, Marketing, LoJack, Internet of things, Customer experience, Mitsubishi Motors, Foreign Intelligence Service

Bell Mitsubishi began utilizing LoJack's stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) solutions in early 2020 before upgrading to LoJack Connect subscription services in late September.

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  • Bell Mitsubishi began utilizing LoJack's stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) solutions in early 2020 before upgrading to LoJack Connect subscription services in late September.
  • LoJack Connect now streamlines operations and enhances the onsite customer experience across Bell Mitsubishi and it is other two dealership location, Square One Auto and Aston Martin Summit .
  • "The ability to have real-time location, battery status and other diagnostic data on all vehicles in our inventory has been invaluable to improving our onsite customer service," said Alex Collantes, owner of Bell Mitsubishi.
  • The LoJack Connect offering is the most comprehensive suite of inventory management, SVR and connected car services available on the market today.

Car Keys Express Launches FleetHero, Key and Title Management Service

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Automotive accessories, Locksmithing, Motor vehicles, Car key, Lock and key, Key, Automotive aftermarket, Aftermarket, Transport, Articles

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Car Keys Express (CKE), the US-based global leader in automotive key replacement, has launched FleetHero key and title asset warehousing, tracking, and logistics service.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Car Keys Express (CKE), the US-based global leader in automotive key replacement, has launched FleetHero key and title asset warehousing, tracking, and logistics service.
  • Recently, Car Keys Express secured a major contract to provide their FleetHero system to one of North America's largest fleets, resulting in an immediate savings on their key replacement spend.
  • The company invented the world's first Universal Car Remote and Universal Car Keys and is the only company that manufactures a full line of aftermarket versions of modern car keys, like remote keys and smart keys.
  • Car Care Express, a division of Car Keys Express, offers mobile vehicle reconditioning service for businesses and consumers.

Driven Brands’ Meineke Car Care Centers® Join the Openbay Marketplace to Meet Growing Demand for Automotive Services

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Software, Internet, Automotive, Data management, Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Manufacturing, Meineke Car Care Centers, Meineke, Automotive accessories, Openbay, Franchising, Automotive aftermarket, Aftermarket, Motor vehicles, Transport, Openbay, Meineke

Openbay , Inc. an industry-leading automotive service marketplace and SaaS company, today announced Meineke Car Care Centers have become a member of the Openbay marketplace for automotive service and repair.

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  • Openbay , Inc. an industry-leading automotive service marketplace and SaaS company, today announced Meineke Car Care Centers have become a member of the Openbay marketplace for automotive service and repair.
  • Meineke, a member of the Driven Brands portfolio, is the leading automotive aftermarket franchisor in the world, providing customers with services to assist in their total car care needs.
  • At Meineke, we are seeing rapid changes in the way consumers and business fleets shop for automotive services, said Andrew Agostini, Director Fleet Operations at Driven Brands.
  • Meineke Car Care Centers, a member of the Driven Brands portfolio, is the leading automotive aftermarket franchisor in the world.

Dorman Announces More Than 300 New Products, Featuring New OE FIX™ Thermostat Housings and Chrome Wheel Hardware

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Lug nut, Chrome, Automotive accessories

New OE FIX thermostat housings upgrade the factory plastic design on many Ford vehicles to aluminum to help prevent future failures from cracking and warping.

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  • New OE FIX thermostat housings upgrade the factory plastic design on many Ford vehicles to aluminum to help prevent future failures from cracking and warping.
  • New chrome wheel lug nuts and lock sets build on Dormans wheel hardware history with fresh styles for DIYers to customize and upgrade their wheels.
  • These new solutions further extend Dormans leading line of high-quality water outlets and thermostat housings .
  • New releases this month also include more than 20 chrome wheel nuts and lock sets, as Dorman continues to grow its line of chrome wheel hardware.

Harris Williams Advises Highline Aftermarket Holdings, LLC on its Sale to Pritzker Private Capital

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Legal, Aftermarket, Finance, Automotive, Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Other Automotive, Other Professional Services, Automotive accessories, Harris Williams & Co., Automotive aftermarket, Aftermarket, Motor vehicles, Transport, Vehicle industry

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces that it advised Highline Aftermarket Holdings, LLC (Highline), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group (Sterling), on its sale to Pritzker Private Capital (PPC).

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  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces that it advised Highline Aftermarket Holdings, LLC (Highline), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group (Sterling), on its sale to Pritzker Private Capital (PPC).
  • With its diverse product suite and value-added manufacturing capabilities, Highline is recognized as a leading distributor in the automotive aftermarket, said Bob Baltimore, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • We are excited to have achieved another great outcome to continue the firms strong record of success in the automotive aftermarket, added Jeff Kidd, a director at Harris Williams.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

DRiV Earns Eight Awards for Excellence from the Women in Auto Care's Automotive Communications Award Program

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Automotive industry, Automotive accessories, Motor vehicles, Tenneco, Automotive aftermarket, Transport, Companies

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --DRiV, Tenneco Inc.'s (NYSE: TEN) global aftermarket and OE ride performance division, along with six of its leading brands, received eight awards for excellence in digital communications and content in the annual Automotive Communications Award program, presented by Women in Auto Care.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --DRiV, Tenneco Inc.'s (NYSE: TEN) global aftermarket and OE ride performance division, along with six of its leading brands, received eight awards for excellence in digital communications and content in the annual Automotive Communications Award program, presented by Women in Auto Care.
  • The awards recognize companies and agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
  • Winners were honored at the Women in Auto Care press conference and reception on Tuesday, November 3, during The Virtual AAPEX Experience.
  • Women in Auto Care is comprised of auto care professionals dedicated to providing opportunities, education and career leadership to women in the auto care industry through networking, mentoring, recruitment, recognition, industry advisors, and communication.