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News Consumer trendsElectric VehiclesEvent NewsIndustry Trends The three drivers for EV success
January 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
For electric vehicles to reach their potential and be commonplace on roads, there are three key drivers, according to industry observers: Regulations, consumer behaviour and infrastructure. Without regulations to drive economics, EVs face a higher hill to climb, suggested Akshay…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsEvent NewsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements The impact of work-from-home on the aftermarket
January 20, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Gas consumption is on par with pre-2020 levels and miles driven is back at or above pre-pandemic levels. But that doesn’t mean the industry is back to business the same way it used to, according to an industry expert. Nathan…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvent NewsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Why the aftermarket is only going to grow
January 19, 2022 by
Adam Malik
There is no doubt in the minds of a number of automotive aftermarket leaders that the industry is going to get bigger as we transition farther away from the pandemic. Why? Because of the key role the industry took in…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvent News Why these coaches think some shop owners won’t raise rates
January 18, 2022 by
Adam Malik
There are too many shop owners who prefer the feeling of a job well done over a financial reward when it comes to repairing vehicles, shop coaches suggest. That’s why they hesitate to raise their shop’s rates. While that’s a…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvent NewsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements As sweet spot grows, these vehicles will boost your business
January 14, 2022 by
Adam Malik
A rush to buy larger vehicles a few years ago is going to pay greater dividends to the automotive aftermarket, according to an industry expert. Furthermore, with consumers buying fewer new vehicles, the young end of the average vehicle age…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsTraining & Apprenticeship SEMA launches education library
January 14, 2022 by
Adam Malik
From SEMA Show seminars to exclusive content, automotive professionals will be able to access educational content only from the Specialty Equipment Market Association. The group announced the launch of the new library in late December. It is accessible year-round online.…
News Consumer trendsElectric VehiclesEvent NewsIndustry TrendsInternational News Here’s when EV and ICE vehicles will cost the same
January 12, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Price disparity can be a sticking point for consumers when deciding between an electric vehicle and one with an internal combustion engine. But if things play out as some industry experts predict, price gaps would narrow and be equal in…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvent NewsIndustry Trends ‘This is not a friendly industry for women’
January 11, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Shops are not female-friendly and haven’t been for decades. In the face of a massive technician shortage, the industry needs to change its image to appeal more to a broader talent base, a group of female shop leaders advised. During…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvent NewsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements More OE shortages, more good aftermarket news
January 7, 2022 by
Adam Malik
There are more potential shortage and supply chain issues coming down for automakers and that could mean more good news for the automotive aftermarket, according to an industry analyst. These days, the chip shortage is getting all the attention. But,…
News Event NewsEventsOE news Auto shows across the country cancelled
December 22, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Organizers of auto shows in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have called off their events due to the increasing spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and related uncertainty. The Montreal International Auto Show was set to run Jan. 21-30. Toronto’s Canadian…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Industry leaders agree this is their top challenge
December 15, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Finding capable people throughout the entire automotive aftermarket is the biggest change needed, according to executives in the industry. Speaking during the Buyer’s Panel at the AAPEX 2021 Keynote Session, the leaders were asked what was something that they’d like…
News Event NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Alliance shareholders gather in Miami
December 13, 2021 by
Adam Malik
BBB Industries once again wins prestigious award