Nine teams from seven schools put it all on the line on a national stage; the event was made possible through the generosity of volunteers and sponsoring aftermarket businesses

Automotive aftermarket suppliers and remanufacturers are rethinking packaging as a strategic business decision

U.S. consumers delayed $30 billion in vehicle maintenance; Consumers seem to be seeking more value per dollar, as opposed to the lowest price

One-third of the 294 million vehicles Americans own are 16-plus years of age or older 

Two areas where AI can make a difference for repair shops are service bays and the back office, according to a webinar that’s part of the Joe’s Garage Online 2026 series

Data compiled by AAPEX parent organizations Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers show the aftermarket contributes about 3.6% of the total U.S. labor force

Husband-and-wife shop owners sold their $2.2 million business in 2021, and then built an exit-planning and value acceleration practice after finding too few resources that leave many shop owners unprepared

The aftermarket is forecasted to grow to $2.65 trillion globally in 2026; the U.S. aftermarket is expected to reach $457 billion, including light- and heavy-duty vehicles

Here’s a list of 26 business strategy and leadership training sessions covering recruiting, retention, productivity, SOPs, artificial intelligence, and exit planning for shop owners

No one notices when brakes work perfectly, so the industry “operates almost entirely out of public view,” says the author of the newly published “The Brake Industry Handbook”