Automotive aftermarket companies reported strong financials during and coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Deemed essential on both sides of the border, shops were kept busy and jobber stores couldn’t keep up with demand. Bill Hanvey, president of the Auto…
MEMA announces a new structure and brand that will see three groups come together as one to focus on aftermarket priorities together
A recent survey found that nearly two-thirds of automotive aftermarket shop owners plan to retire in the next 10 years. But how many of them have a proper plan to transition? That uncertainty has some industry experts worried. Of those…
While one of the most popular vehicles stayed at the top of the list for car buyers, more economical options are surging in popularity. A pair of car-buying platforms recently released lists of the most popular vehicles consumers search for.…
The last issue of CARS for 2022 arrived in mailboxes just before the end of the year. If you haven’t had a chance to flip through it yet, here’s what you’re missing… View this post on Instagram A…
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Peter Szarafinski, long-time head of international media relations at Liqui Moly died unexpectedly just ahead of Christmas. Colleagues were stunned to learn of the news of the 47-year-old’s death before Christmas Eve. “Unfathomable – the great loss of a valued…
Just how healthy is that battery on an electric vehicle? That’s not just a key question for current owners but especially for those looking at the used market. vsNew, Inc. recently announced the launch of its EV and Hybrid Battery…
A prominent aftermarket industry group believes that using average age as part of the formula to judge aftermarket health is “out of touch.” Vehicle average age is consistently highlighted as a way to gauge the health of the automotive aftermarket.…
An agreement has been struck between farmers and a major equipment manufacturer in what may signal a larger movement afoot in the right to repair debate. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) announced it signed a memorandum of understanding with…
Len Mazzanti is taking over as the chief executive officer at CRC Industries. He succeeds Perry Cozzone, who served as CEO from 2018 until his retirement at the end of 2022. An announcement from CRC highlighted Mazzanti’s 30 years of…
Rotary, though its recently announced partnership with TEXA, announced the introduction of a new line of fully automatic air conditioning diagnostic and recharging equipment. The new Rotary product line gives North American automotive service professionals a quick, efficient and cost-effective…