Automotive Aftermarket Electronics: The ins and out of how body control components operate
More refined safety and convenience systems such as telematics communications systems have placed an even greater load on vehicle electrical systems.
What It Takes To Be An Automotive Technician — These Days
Most people inside and outside our industry drastically underestimate what it takes to educate the modern automotive technician.
NETWORK NATIONAL CONVENTION: The Network Hosts Record-Turnout Convention in Nashville
Despite a challenging economy and the cancellation and ratcheting back of similar conventions, the National Convention of the Automotive Distribution Network held its largest-ever gathering in downtown Nashville Feb. 26-March 1. "Your attendance here is a testament to your desire to learn more and to improve your business skills," Network President Mike Lambert told the
I Tele You What: This Technology Will Rule
It’s a thought that boggles the mind: What if a company, like Internet search engine giant Google, bought General Motors?
High Voltage
Hybrid vehicles of all types and sizes are all in high demand but in short supply.
Future Shock
Given that group technician programs have the ability to increase the profitability and viability of the average independent repair shop, what technical and marketing challenges do they face?
Kyb’S Mcgovern Tells Auto Pride: Language is the Culprit in Lost Sales
Mac McGovern believes the key for suppliers to sell more parts to repair shops comes down to language. It’s both about how counterman refer to technicians and how repair shops approach their businesses.
Top 10 Distribution Distribution Influences 2007
This month, Counterman and Aftermarket News editors present their annual look at the top 10 issues that most impact aftermarket distribution.
Top 10 News Stories of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine take a look at the events that have had the most impact on the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
Why Do I Call the EO Dealer for Parts?
Original-equipment technology, telematics and plain-old marketing are stealing away your professional accounts. Find out why they call the dealer instead of you.