UV Light Triggers Scratch Closing of New Car Coating
An experimental polyurethane film coating contains a small amount of chitosan which pulls together across a scratch to self-heal when exposed to ultra-violet range of sunlight. Long-term testing is needed, but the product could reach production for car and other uses relatively quickly.
Genuine Parts for Independent Shops
Snap-On and OEConnection are joining forces to launch Repairlink with MORE. This solution will help franchised dealerships sell replacement parts to independent repair shops via a single-source online sales channel for genuine automotive parts. This technology should help OEMs to better compete with aftermarket-parts suppliers like Auto Zone and Car Quest, which currently own 77% of the market.
Genuine Parts for Independent Shops
Snap-On and OEConnection are joining forces to launch Repairlink with MORE. This solution will help franchised dealerships sell replacement parts to independent repair shops via a single-source online sales channel for genuine automotive parts. This technology should help OEMs to better compete with aftermarket-parts suppliers like Auto Zone and Car Quest, which currently own 77% of the market.
Detroit-3 Introduce Plans to Offer Hybrid, Electric Vehicles as Core of Product Line-up
The Detroit-3 press conferences at the 2009 North American International Auto Show included attempts to build confidence in their survival and promises of fuel-efficient, alternative fuel vehicles as core in their near future product line-up. All also committed to continuing to supply commercial and personal trucks for those markets.
Detroit-3 Introduce Plans to Offer Hybrid, Electric Vehicles as Core of Product Line-up
The Detroit-3 press conferences at the 2009 North American International Auto Show included attempts to build confidence in their survival and promises of fuel-efficient, alternative fuel vehicles as core in their near future product line-up. All also committed to continuing to supply commercial and personal trucks for those markets.
