Why your IT department won’t help you in the next cyber attack
When the latest CIA cybersecurity breach was announced recently, people were thinking that the hackers are good. They broke into the CIA, the most sophisticated intelligence organization in the world....
View ArticleCollaboration, vision and planning vital to success in aftermarket, AASA says
In the face of advanced technologies and increasingly complex vehicles, the automotive aftermarket needs new strategies for continued growth, AASA President and COO Bill Long told more than 150...
View ArticlePlug-in devices, smartphones and OEM solutions jostle for telematics position
As automakers and legislators look ahead to a future of intrinsically connected cars, the telematics landscape continues to become more crowded with a mix of dongle-based solutions that use the OBD-II...
View ArticleEpicor offering free technology consultations at AAPEX
Epicor Software Corporation’s automotive aftermarket specialists will offer free business technology consultations to industry suppliers, distributors, jobbers and service providers attending next...
View ArticleHow to beat commoditization in the automotive aftermarket
Rising demand for automotive parts and services is spurring new growth and revenue opportunities in the global aftermarket. With the overall market value expected to hit $722.8 billion by 2020...
View ArticleWhy should anybody care about cybersecurity?
Why should you care about cybersecurity? What will a strong security posture get you that you don’t have right now? Why go to the trouble of spending the money, the time and the effort on strengthening...
View ArticleIHS Markit to share aftermarket, commercial vehicle and technology trends at...
Automotive and commercial vehicle experts from IHS Markit will share key insights and industry trends on the global automotive aftermarket, commercial vehicle market and the expected impact of...
View ArticleSchaeffler invests $60 million in Ohio facility expansion for advanced...
For 40 years, Schaeffler Group USA Inc. has invested in the United States, with a significant portion of those investments taking place in Wooster, Ohio. Today, Schaeffler commemorated the facility's...
View ArticleThe Amazon effect: Shoppers fuel up on automotive accessories
The U.S. automotive market experienced a record year in 2016 with 17.55 million vehicles sold, putting an end to the decade of uncertainty and low sales. Even with all these new cars on the road, the...
View ArticleLubrication Specialties fills two management positions
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), a leading manufacturer of lubricants, fuel and oil additives for the automotive aftermarket branded under Hot Shot’s Secret, filled two management positions –...
View ArticleDevelopments and solutions for the new automotive aftermarket
The new aftermarket is rapidly developing, yet I witness so many shop owners not understanding what is really going on. Consider the following developments taking place: The aftermarket business...
View ArticleAutomotive Parts Associates partners with Platinum Driveline
Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has partnered with Platinum Driveline as an approved vendor. All the members of APA will now benefit from the extensive products Platinum Driveline offers in the...
View ArticleTurn5 hosts grand opening of $8 million corporate headquarters
Turn5, a growing e-commerce aftermarket automotive parts retailer, officially moved to a larger headquarters facility in Paoli, Penn., a suburb of Philadelphia.The company owns and operates three...
View ArticleHighline Aftermarket to acquire Levin's Auto Supply
Highline Aftermarket has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Levin's Auto Supply LLC headquartered in Sacramento, Calif. Levin's is a leading supplier of automotive aftermarket products...
View ArticleLife on the road is filled with hot plates and ill fates
When I first started my career in the automotive aftermarket, I could go for several days with little sleep. I would drive countless miles, work until all hours of the night and do it all over again...
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View ArticleHoneywell, LG Electronics to develop new automotive cybersecurity technology
In the automotive aftermarket, cybersecurity is developed as needed or on an ad-hoc basis. Essentially, a threat is brought to the attention of the developers and they create a patch or an update. Or...
View ArticleLuggage carts are just fine - right?
Why has the modern hotel luggage cart not been reinvented? What could possibly keep this from happening? They must be terribly expensive. The average hotel can only afford one of these marvels per 225...
View ArticleThe Amazon effect: Shoppers fuel up on automotive accessories
The U.S. automotive market experienced a record year in 2016 with 17.55 million vehicles sold, putting an end to the decade of uncertainty and low sales. Even with all these new cars on the road, the...
View ArticleLubrication Specialties fills two management positions
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), a leading manufacturer of lubricants, fuel and oil additives for the automotive aftermarket branded under Hot Shot’s Secret, filled two management positions –...
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