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As automotive technology continues to develop and the urge to reduce dependence on oil continues, which fuel technology do you think will become most popular?
Combustion vehicle engines
Diesel
Hydrogen
Plug-in electric
Hybrid
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Combustion vehicle engines
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Diesel
31%
Hydrogen
24%
Plug-in electric
10%
Hybrid
24%
Other
2%
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Source: Aftermarket Business

Automotive aftermarket needs to move to the Internet

GAAS panel says implementing Internet strategies will keep business moving forward
May 6, 2009
By:Tschanen Niederkohr

Utilizing the Internet in your shop or store, the automotive aftermarket needs to make sure that Facebook, Twitter and other Internet offerings are main parts of today?s business and marketing plans.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Understanding new vehicle technologies key to profitability

May 6, 2009
By:Tschanen Niederkohr

CHICAGO -- Bill Haas doubts that you'll see a Mercedes Benz SLR Coupe in your shop or get a call for parts from a shop customer anytime soon. But Haas says this automotive technology will be seen on other vehicles and is important to grasp. He discussed a variety of technologies in his presentation "Vehicle Technology: You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" during the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS).

Source: Aftermarket Business

The Activant Report: Engine & Underhood

May 1, 2009
By:Rod Bayless

GM applications are seeing high replacements of push rod engines, while Honda leads in muffler repairs, according to Activant data.

Source: Motor Age

Mobile diagnostics can keep cars moving, costs idling

December 8, 2008
By:Tschanen Niederkohr

An extra pair of hands in the bay usually can?t hurt, and mobile diagnostics brings in another technician without adding too much to your books and staff.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Market, economic conditions forcing aftermarket change

November 1, 2008
By:Aftermarket Business Staff

The entire aftermarket probably would agree that the outcome of 2008 is nothing like they had hoped. It's been a rebuilding year for the industry, which saw business slow under the weight of an economic slowdown, high gas prices, a flailing housing market and financial insecurity.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Newsmaker: Joe Holzhauser

Owner of Holzhauser's Auto Service speaks out
November 1, 2008
By:Aftermarket Business Staff

Joe Holzhauser is the owner of Holzhauser's Auto Service in Aberdeen, Md.

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