Daily Archives: September 25, 2013

Roadcheck 2013 shows room for Commercial vehicle compliance improvement

Commercial vehicle inspectors across North America completed 73,023 truck and bus inspections during 72 hours of Roadcheck 2013, the premier annual enforcement and safety outreach campaign carried out by the members of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).

Of those inspections, a total of 47,771 were North American Standard Level I inspections. The most comprehensive roadside inspection, vehicles and drivers are assessed for violations of federal, state or Canadian provincial safety regulations.

Chris Harris at the Frankfurt Motor Show

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Study reports online sales of automotive parts and accessories growth

Lower pricing and increasing consumer trust in digital platforms are creating an environment conducive to the online sale of automotive parts and accessories in North America, according to a report from Frost & Sullivan.

The growing penetration of connected devices among consumers, combined with digitization, and supply chain improvements by automotive retailers and distributors will quicken customer migration to e-platforms.

Unperformed maintenance a big potential market

The “untapped market” of unperformed and underperformed automotive maintenance represents a significant 27 percent of the total aftermarket potential — but the larger concern is vehicle safety, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA)

Saab Parts UK launches autumn sale

Saab Parts UK launches autumn sale

Saab Parts UK has launched its autumn sale, with savings of up to 50 per cent on selected spares and free MoTs for customers who book a fixed price service.