MOTOR https://www.motor.com/ Automotive Data Solutions for all Industries Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:03:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.motor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-Articles-Card-grid-Fallback-image-from-Eastern-Standard-32x32.png MOTOR https://www.motor.com/ 32 32 Get More Fleet Vehicle Power with APS UPI Alternators https://www.motor.com/2025/08/get-more-fleet-vehicle-power-with-aps-upi-alternators/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48995 The Ultra Performance at Idle (UPI) series is the next-generation line of high output alternators that provide more output across the board at both lower and upper RPM.

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]]> Equipment Managers Struggle with Maintenance Scheduling and Cost Control https://www.motor.com/2025/08/equipment-managers-struggle-with-maintenance-scheduling-and-cost-control/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48998 Twenty-five percent of asset locations are unknown—at any one time—slowing down projects and interfering with scheduling.

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]]> ChargePoint Omni Port Conversion Kit Powers Any EV https://www.motor.com/2025/08/chargepoint-omni-port-conversion-kit-powers-any-ev/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=49000 Omni Port eliminates charging station confusion by enabling any new EV to charge without adapters.

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]]> Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Team Members https://www.motor.com/2025/08/toyota-invests-in-childcare-centers-for-team-members/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=49003 Each of the new childcare centers is being developed in collaboration with third party, high-quality childcare providers and will align with plant production schedules, helping to ensure that team members can balance work and family responsibilities.

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]]> What MOTOR Taught Me About Communication, Confidence and Creativity https://www.motor.com/2025/08/what-motor-taught-me-about-communication-confidence-and-creativity/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48921 A look inside one intern’s experience shaping digital strategy, developing content and working remotely with MOTOR’s Marketing team.

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]]> US Transport and Shipping Companies Face Hurdles in AI Adoption https://www.motor.com/2025/08/us-transport-and-shipping-companies-face-hurdles-in-ai-adoption/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48952 New survey data from Tech.co reveals that U.S. transport and shipping professionals are hesitant to invest in AI due to concerns over data security and a lack of technical expertise.

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]]> New AAPEX 2025 Media Guide Highlights Economic Impact of the Automotive Aftermarket https://www.motor.com/2025/08/new-aapex-2025-media-guide-highlights-economic-impact-of-the-automotive-aftermarket/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48968 As the average age of vehicles rises, Americans are increasingly reliant on the aftermarket to keep their 291 million vehicles operating safely.

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]]> August New-Vehicle Sales Climb 8.2% as Consumer Spending Reaches Record $54.6 Billion https://www.motor.com/2025/08/august-new-vehicle-sales-climb-8-2-as-consumer-spending-reaches-record-54-6-billion/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48971 August EV retail share will hit an all-time high of 12.0%, up 1.6 percentage points from July, exceeding the previous peak of 11.2% set in December 2024.

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]]> Gas Prices Go Down, but How Low Will They Go? https://www.motor.com/2025/08/gas-prices-go-down-but-how-low-will-they-go/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48976 With gas prices for this day the lowest they’ve been in 5 years, some are wondering if the national average will go below $3 a gallon in the coming weeks.

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]]> Top Reasons Attendees Say They Go to AAPEX https://www.motor.com/2025/08/top-reasons-attendees-say-they-go-to-aapex/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:37:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48932 Of all the reasons why attendees say they come to AAPEX, this one stands out: AAPEX is where business gets done. That’s not just an anecdote; it’s what attendees tell us in surveys, too.

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]]> Delphi Launches First-to-Market Parts Across Key Categories https://www.motor.com/2025/08/delphi-launches-first-to-market-parts-across-key-categories/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48893 The expansion includes aftermarket categories in fuel management, steering and suspension and vehicle electronics product lines.

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]]> Ride for the Future Heads to Yosemite, Death Valley https://www.motor.com/2025/08/ride-for-the-future-heads-to-yosemite-death-valley/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48896 The annual event supports the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, which funds scholarships and educational programs to help develop the next generation of industry leaders.

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]]> NASTF Hosts General Meeting During Industry Week https://www.motor.com/2025/08/nastf-hosts-general-meeting-during-industry-week/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48911 Sessions include the stock market’s impact on auto repair and manufacturing, the latest from Hyundai, an in depth Q&A for new members and more.

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]]> Webinar to Highlight Electric Vehicle Aftermarket Opportunities https://www.motor.com/2025/08/webinar-to-highlight-electric-vehicle-aftermarket-opportunities/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:20:26 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48882 The EV aftermarket is still in its early stages, presenting major opportunities for early adopters. However, it also raises new questions about how to customize EVs while maintaining safety, performance and regulatory compliance.

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]]> ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.6% in July https://www.motor.com/2025/08/ata-truck-tonnage-index-rose-0-6-in-july/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:05:43 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48875 Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in July, but activity has been fairly flat since March.

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]]> 1976 Chevy Aerovette and GM’s Experiments with Rotary Engines https://www.motor.com/2025/08/1976-chevy-aerovette-and-gms-experiments-with-rotary-engines/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48858 In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Chevrolet began exploring different powertrain applications and engine layouts under the Chevrolet Experimental Research Vehicle program.

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]]> Helm.ai and Honda Partner for ADAS Development Venture https://www.motor.com/2025/08/helm-ai-and-honda-partner-for-adas-development-venture/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48865 Through this collaboration, the two companies will accelerate the development of Honda’s next-generation self-driving capabilities, including its Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) platform.

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]]> Tariffs and Trade Policies Put Automotive Aftermarket on Edge https://www.motor.com/2025/08/tariffs-and-trade-policies-put-automotive-aftermarket-on-edge/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48846 The ongoing trade and tariff measures have introduced new challenges for the auto care industry, affecting global supply chains, sourcing strategies, cost structures and more.

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]]> TOPDON RLink J2534 Diagnostic Tool Production Expands https://www.motor.com/2025/08/topdon-ramps-up-production-of-new-j2534-diagnostic-tool/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:19:20 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48827 Production meets independent auto repair shop demand for an advanced diagnostics and pass-through tool with J2534 programming capabilities that were largely reserved for auto dealerships and large, national auto repair chains.

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]]> Solving the P132B Code: Replacing the 6.4 Power Stroke Actuator https://www.motor.com/2025/08/solving-the-p132b-code-replacing-the-6-4-power-stroke-actuator/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:08:05 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48815 A frequent cause of the P132B code is a failure within the actuator itself. The original actuator contains plastic gears that are prone to stripping or locking up, leading to the actuator skipping and malfunctioning.

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]]> ASE Education Foundation and Goodguys Set Dates for Fall Educational Awareness Seminars https://www.motor.com/2025/08/ase-education-foundation-and-goodguys-set-dates-for-fall-seminars/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48803 The ASE and Goodguys partnership will work with local area high schools and technical programs to identify and recruit students interested in careers in hot rodding.

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]]> WAI Expands Coverage with 91 New Part Numbers Covering Over 41 Million VIO https://www.motor.com/2025/08/wai-expands-coverage-with-91-new-part-numbers-covering-over-41-million-vio/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48810 Additions include starters, alternators, ignition coils, voltage regulators, wiper motors, and sensor components, offering coverage for high-demand vehicles.

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]]> Where to Find Automotive Data You Can Trust Without Getting Flooded or Flummoxed https://www.motor.com/2025/08/where-to-find-automotive-data-you-can-trust-without-getting-flooded-or-flummoxed/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48720 With so many fluctuations arising from tariff talk, reading the numbers wisely is more vital than ever.

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]]> Trucking Hub Launches Industry’s First Dashcam with Built-In ELD, Telematics, and AI-Powered Safety https://www.motor.com/2025/08/trucking-hub-launches-first-dashcam-with-built-in-eld-telematics/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48772 Dashcam One replaces multiple devices by unifying compliance, safety, and fleet visibility in a single compact unit.

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]]> Seat Quality Flat While Design Glitches Buckle In, According to Study https://www.motor.com/2025/08/seat-quality-flat-while-design-glitches-buckle-in-according-to-study/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.motor.com/?p=48779 2025 J.D. Power Seat Quality Study: leading issues are seat adjustment, headrest comfort, and scuff/soil; design problems make up 8 of the top 10.

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