Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Tariffs, turbos, and tech tips
January has been a flurry of activity, and 2025 is already shaping up to be one of the most dynamic times in the industry. This week's most popular articles are proof of that, so let's take a look at the most-viewed stories for the week of January 20, 2025.
5. Auto suppliers urged to prepare for Trump's proposed trade tariffs
Of course, it's hard to talk about the future of the industry without mentioning the incoming administration's policies. Aftermarket Business World News summed up the news, expectations, and mitigation strategies in this write-up.
4. Tech Tip: Brake pedal sensor causes Chevy Express power loss
On the other hand, no matter what's happening at the highest levels of government, vehicles are going to keep breaking down and needing repair. This tech tip from the ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team covers a 2017 Chevy van that couldn't make it past 25 MPH without the malfunction indicator light going off.
3. The Evolution of the Automotive Aftermarket Outlook
No matter how experienced you may be under the hood or in your shop, you generally can't just go out and gather data on how other businesses in the industry are faring given how busy you are with the actual day-to-day work. Fortunately, Frost & Sullivan's report on the global automotive aftermarket offers both the insights and actionable strategies needed to grow in this environment.
2. Around the Wheel #1: Twin-Scroll Turbos
One of the most exciting parts of having Erik Screeden join the team was the fact that he'd be spearheading some new video projects, and after the first episode of Around the Wheel, we know that we were right to be excited. Twin-Scroll design turbos are one of the latest additions to forced induction technology, so let Screeden break it down for you in this episode.
1. Motor Age Tech Tip - Mastering Heavy Duty ADAS Calibrations with the Autel MS909CV
This week was van week for our readers, as Scott Brown and Autel's video on heavy duty ADAS calibrations on a 2018 Mercedes Sprinter Van landed in our number one spot. Watch the full video if you're interested in expanding your shop's service offerings with medium and heavy duty vehicles.
