Automotive management and sales training company Elite Worldwide has welcomed in new ownership. Darrin Barney has taken over the company from Bob and Karen Cooper. Barney previously served as vice president of operations and will now serve as president and…
ZF Aftermarket announced 56 different new part numbers for Lemförder window regulators, motors and related assemblies for various 1999-2018 Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Volvo models. The full line of Lemförder window regulators includes more than 1,800 SKUs covering 95…
Brent Hesje, executive chair of Fountain Tire, will be inducted into the Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame. The honour recognizes his lifetime achievements in business and community leadership. He was named a 2023 inductee by Junior Achievement (JA) Northern…
As environmental concerns continue to grow, electric cars have become a popular option for those seeking more sustainable transportation. The rise of electric cars has seen Texas emerge as a significant contributor to the industry, promoting electric car adoption and…
The auto service industry is an important sector of the economy. In fact, it provides maintenance and repair services to millions of vehicles. However, the industry faces various difficulties. Some of them are a shortage of skilled workers and…
Without any doubt, the automotive industry is one of the oldest and, thus, strongest business areas out there. Despite a recent drop in sales caused by the global pandemic, this field was actively recovering in 2021 and 2022. In 2023,…
Generally speaking, automotive aftermarket professionals can typically figure out what components are needed to fix a vehicle based on model year. When new product announcements are made, suppliers will note the model years for which the new products are compatible.…
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,…
Like the month before, March sales were up compared to the previous year — but it’s not like there was a high bar to jump over. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants noted the positive in its report: The market was up in…
The utility trailer is one handy tool for personal and business use. You can attach it to your motor vehicle, and voila! You’re set to go. Its versatile design makes it ideal for transportation on various occasions. Trailers vary significantly…
An increasing number of battery electric vehicles are being serviced at dealerships, leading to a decrease in overall customer service satisfaction, a study recently found. Overall customer satisfaction with the service experience dropped, according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S.…
Many midsize SUVs are not offering enough front crash protection for passengers in the backseats, new findings have shown. Crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety are raising concerns over the safety of passengers in the rear…