Hybrids are raising the green bar
As gasoline prices head back above the $3 a gallon mark, so does the public’s interest in fuel-efficient vehicles such a hybrids. Toyota’s third generation Prius (2010 model year) raises the green bar even higher with its latest refinements.
With more and more hybrids (Micro hybrids) coming to the market, what could be the added value of the aftermarket shops?
With more and more hybrids (Micro hybrids) coming to the market, what could be the added value of the aftermarket shops? I read the article about the Prius and how difficult it could be to get parts ordered for this. If this trend evolves wouldn’t it drive business towards OE shops? Is there a future for the aftermarket shops?
The Program Group Puzzle
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Managing Technology Through Parts Store Management Systems
Connectivity has always been important in distribution, but the Internet has changed how essential connectivity really is.