Volvo has developed an ingenious concept for autonomous parking. The V40 concept car finds and parks in a vacant space by itself, without the driver inside, also interacting safely and smoothly with other cars and pedestrians in the car park.
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WABCO only supplier in China authorized to remanufacture air compressors
WABCO Holdings Inc., a tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, announced that WABCO continues to expand its global remanufacturing capability. The company has recently been granted a license by Chinese authorities to remanufacture air compressors in China for commercial and off-highway vehicles.
WABCO is the first and only supplier in China authorized to conduct this type of remanufacturing activity.
New showroom opens at Aston Martin Heritage
The Home of Aston Martin Works Service, and traditional home of the marque – Newport Pagnell – has received a boost with the opening of the Heritage Showroom. The new development, marking the culmination of two years’ redevelopment.
For the first time classic Aston Martins will be sold directly from Newport Pagnell, giving customers access to the Works team and the Works Service restoration business. Customers will be able to view and compare cars from every era of Aston Martin’s 100 years at Aston Martin Works.
U.S. Classic car owners protest against E15 fuel
Joined by Congressional leaders and industry experts, members of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) participated in the Fuel for Thought Rally on Capitol Hill.
The event raised awareness of the corrosive effects of ethanol-blended gasoline on automobile engines and the dangers of consumer misfueling. Hosted by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in partnership with the SAN, the event drew car enthusiasts and motorcycle riders from across the nation.
Rapid rise in operational vehicles drives Latin American automotive aftermarket revenue growth
With customers choosing to maintain existing vehicles instead of buying new ones due to rising inflation, the aftermarket will receive a boost from the estimated 6.6 million vehicles – built between 2009 and 2011 – that are reaching the end of their.
A rapid increase in the installed base of vehicles has spurred demand for service maintenance and parts, boosting the Latin American automotive aftermarket. While Brazil, which has recently become the world’s fourth largest automotive market, will continue to pull regional growth, the aftermarket is expected to undergo structural changes in the coming years following new regulations and increasing competition.
