Top 5 VSP.com articles of the week: Award winners, the EV market, and park assist

Sept. 6, 2024
September is off to a good start with award winners, new technology, and a Chevy bulletin taking the top spots on VSP.com.

September feels like it's just as busy as August -- changes in the electric vehicle market, the Innovation Awards, and new vehicle bulletins are just a few of the headlines that have popped up on VehicleServicePros.com this month. Here are the most popular stories that appeared on VSP.com for September 2-6, 2024.

5. The impact of electric vehicles on the automotive market

If you're even slightly involved in the automotive industry, chances are that you've got a close eye on the developing electric vehicle market. With both government regulations and societal preferences pointing toward EV growth, it's going to be a key part of the industry going forward. Fortunately, we have the expert Scott Brown to explain how to prepare for and find success with the rise in EVs. Read his complete column here.

4. Top 10 products of August 2024

As hard as it may be to think of August as already over, at least the month brought some new tools and equipment. We compiled the most popular products added to VSP.com in August. View the complete list here or, if you'd prefer, check out the video version here.

3. Checking Chevy battery health

Silverados, Suburbans, and Tahoes with a trailer brake controller were the subject of a bulletin concerning DTCs and slow cranking. However, the state of health of the vehicle's battery should be addressed before looking more into the other issues. Read the full bulletin and suggested solutions here.

2. Technical Reference: Park assist? Self-parking? Yes, please!

Did you know that we had parking assist for cars all the way back in the 1930s? Things have changed a lot since then, and Snap-on's Keith Wray breaks down everything you need to know about parking assistance systems and the opportunities involved in this blog. Read the complete story here.

1. PTEN announces 2024 Innovation Award winners

It's the 25th anniversary of the PTEN Innovation Awards, and this year has some truly incredible winners in every category. Whether you're looking for a new air tool or just interested in seeing what won out amongst all the diagnostic tools, you can view the complete list of winners here.

About the Author

Griffin Matis | Associate Editor | PTEN & Professional Distributor

Griffin Matis is an associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group. A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, Matis works with Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN), Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com. 

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