Labor Shortage, Right To Repair In Focus At AAPEX Buyer Panel
A who’s who of aftermarket leaders reflected on the long, strange trip that’s been 2020-2021.
Two Of A Kind
Ashlee and Jayson Arnold aren’t your typical brother-sister team.
The Future Of Tires
Think sustainable, airless and connected.
Vehicles In Operation Projected To Drop In 2021
In June, IHS Markit released its annual estimate of vehicles in operation and the age of those vehicles.
Still Time To Nominate Someone For Counter Pro Of The Year
We’ll be accepting nominations through Aug. 1.
Prepare Boat and Camper Towers for Extra Engine Stress
When the weather starts to get warmer, the roads fill up with eager travelers. That’s especially true in 2021. According to a Harvest Hosts survey, 76% of respondents plan to travel more than they did in 2020, and 69% do not feel safe getting on a plane. For those planning to travel by road, 61%
Zooming In On Aftermarket Indicators
Let’s take a look at the macro- and micro-level economic data to get a read on the state of the automotive aftermarket.
US Gasoline Demand Exceeds 2020 Levels For First Time
However, demand still trails pre-pandemic levels by a considerable margin.
Advance Announces Leadership Changes, California Expansion
Mike Broderick, executive vice president, merchandising and store operations support, is leaving Advance to pursue his longstanding career goal of being a CEO.
What Aftermarket Parts Sellers Should Do NOW to Emerge Stronger from the COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 has caused a massive disruption for many industries across the world, with wide reaching impact for those in the automotive sector, including parts, accessories and tire sales. The combination of a sudden decrease in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and customer footfall, as well as a slow economic recovery, means that aftermarket demand may take