Many factors influence change in the automotive aftermarket. If you’re not thinking about how you’re going to adapt your company to that change, you’re facing tough times, warned the head of an aftermarket tool company. Gino Amador, president of Snap-on…
A look ahead at the service industry in the age of electric and autonomous vehicles
The EV & Charging Expo was held at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto. Attendees were able to take in sessions on a variety of topics, listen to key industry figures and political leaders and check out dozens…
The automotive industry is on the brink of a seismic shift. For the most part, innovative technological advancements and consumer preferences drive this change. The growing need to tackle urgent environmental issues is also a contributing factor. As we enter…
It was a day chock full of expertise, insights, tips and knowledge at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference. Held in Toronto near the airport, speakers in the main hall or in breakout sessions gave the latest information…
The technology shops need to think about most today is advanced driver assistance systems. They’re in millions of vehicles but the aftermarket is missing out on this lucrative market
The March/April issue of CARS magazine has arrived. If you haven’t flipped through the hard copy just yet, here’s a preview of what’s inside. The cover story looks at the big business of ADAS that the aftermarket is missing out…
The automotive aftermarket is using the “cool” factor of vehicle technology and electrification as part of the sales pitch to draw in future technicians. But, a shop owner reminded attendees, internal combustion engine vehicles will be on our roads for…
Supplier executives from across the automotive aftermarket gathered in Chicago last week to learn all about the latest challenges hitting the industry these days. On April 11, the day before the official start of the MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Vision Conference,…
A look at the risks of infotainment systems in vehicles and the demands on shops to ensure proper working order
Automakers with a forward-thinking mindset are offering autonomous driving as more than simply a flashy feature. Instead, the development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) promises to boost mobility, reduce transportation costs, and increase production. Each of these has a possible impact…
A new survey has found more people are raising concerns over self-driving cars than before. The American Automobile Association’s (AAA) annual automated vehicle survey found that people still have a high level of interest in partially automated vehicles. But when…