Established in 1978, the APA Journal is the independent gateway to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry.
A multitude of news, views, product releases and industry trends greets the reader each and every issue.
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Summer 2009/2010 Behind the scenes of a V8 Radiator PWR have a sustained history supplying Radiators to race teams in the V8 Supercar Series. PWR’s race heritage has made it possible to design products specifically for racing, as PWR owner Kees Weel states “the Weel family are true racers therefore we know what racers expect from us as we are in the game”. PWR designs specific radiators for each V8 race team so that the product delivered will meet the individual race team’s requirements.
“Amping your brain with battery choices for your 4WD” by Dayman Steptoe
Most of us throw a cheap battery in the 4WD, zip around for a couple of years, then begrudgingly replace it with the first one available when the old lead-box goes into arrest and flat-lines one cold morning.
WALKINSHAW RACING BATHURST PREPARATION
With the calendar now so compact, Bathurst is almost treated like any other event. It carried the same points as any other round and therefore has the same importance.
BREATHE EASY Spring is in the air. Unfortunately this means so too are the pollens. Bosch cabin filters can prevent these pollens and other harmful pollutants from entering the vehicle interior through its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC).
Southwest Research Institute RAPTORTM RAPTORTM (Rapid Automotive Performance Simulator) is a mature and robust MATLAB®/Simulink® application program that allows simulation in a virtual environment for vehicle optimization, performance, fuel economy, emissions, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) analysis. RAPTORTM can accurately model vehicles ranging from scooters to class-8 trucks for both on and off-road applications, whether conventional, electric, electric hybrid, or hydraulic hybrid. To efficiently simulate this broad range of vehicles, mathematical descriptions of vehicle components are assembled in RAPTORTM and simulated under user-specified driving schedules.
AUTOMOTIVE STUDY INCENTIVES The skills shortage is hitting everyone hard, and the Automotive industry is no exception. Major skills are required by the modern parts interpreter to assist in streamlining business processes and build on succession options to handle retirement strategies.
Newsletter articles
MANN FILTERS FOR EUROPEAN CARS NOW DISTRIBUTED BY HELLA AUSTRALIA December 1, 2009 - One of the world’s most successful automotive aftermarket sales companies, Hella Australia, has entered into a sales agency agreement with Mann and Hummel to market the premier quality Mann Filter engine, oil, air, cabin and fuel filters to the aftermarket.
WEB FEATURE - 2009 Industry Award: Rare Spares In just its second successful year, the Rare Spares “Legend” Award has already established itself as an industry favourite for both recipients and those involved in the motoring enthusiasts market.
Brand marketing that is focused on customer acquisition and conversion is what drives real value within the business in a measurable way. Recently while on an Industry Excursion in Sydney, The APA Journal heard some rather exciting news for the automotive industry.
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