2023: Insights, Goals and Looking Ahead

What's going on in 2023 and how do you navigate the ups and downs of the service and repair aftermarket? In the short video below, the Aftermarket Radio Network team shares insights and advice on managing the challenges and embracing the opportunities facing the aftermarket in 2023. The speakers - all with many years of experience in the aftermarket - emphasize the need to focus on sales, cost of goods, margins, productivity, cash management, networking, hiring a coach and being optimistic. READ MORE  

Navigating Today’s Tech-infused Autos and Discovering the Super-mechanics Who Keep Them Running

Just like the inner workings of our businesses, challenges that arise in the automotive aftermarket are seldomly singular – they all have a cause, an effect and contributing factors. Today’s topic is no different. As we collectively work towards addressing the technician gap or adapting to new vehicle technologies, we must realize that these challenges can’t be talked about in a vacuum – they’re related and can enable us to address both more effectively! READ MORE  

ADAS: The Aftermarket Technology Growth Opportunity Happening Now

ADAS: The Aftermarket Technology Growth Opportunity Happening Now

By Paul McCarthy, President & CEO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is the revolution that is here now for the automotive aftermarket industry. ADAS is the catch-all phrase for vehicle automation technologies that help make driving cars easier,… READ MORE  

EV Adoption Increasing, Boosted by Policy

Adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States has increased substantially the past several years – BEVs accounted for 6% of new vehicle registrations in 2022 and are forecast to reach 56% of vehicles sold in 2035 and 81% in 2045. READ MORE  

From EVs in the Aftermarket to Advocacy in Washington: A conversation with AASA’s Paul McCarthy

AAPEX Live 2022 Coverage

Just before the ribbon was cut and the upper lobby of the The Venetian Convention and Expo Center was packed full of AAPEX attendees catching up over cocktails, Paul McCarthy, president and CEO, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, sat down to talk about aftermarket trends,… READ MORE  

MEMA announces plan to position organization for the future

AAPEX Live 2022 Coverage

MEMA, the trade association in North America representing motor vehicle component manufacturers, has announced a new business structure to better position the organization and the vehicle supplier community for the future. The 118-year-old organization will now operate under one umbrella — MEMA — and… READ MORE  

Purolator Receives three Automotive Communication Awards

AAPEX Live 2022 Coverage

Purolator Filters, a division of MANN+HUMMEL, received three Automotive Communication Awards at AAPEX 2022 in Las Vegas.

The categories included Best Article/Blog/Content Piece-Technical; Best Video; and Best Merchandising. Women in Auto Care (WiAC), an Auto Care Association community, presented the awards.

“Our goal is… READ MORE  

AAPEX Live Aftershow: Trends From This Year’s Show

AAPEX Live 2022 Coverage

AAPEX 2022 might be over, but the conversation continues. This year ushered in numerous automotive aftermarket trend talking points – from the rise of EVs to the next fight in Right to Repair. To talk through what that means to the industry as a… READ MORE  

DMA Ind. Introduces Five New Products

AAPEX Live 2022 Coverage

DMA Industries introduced five new products at the 2022 AAPEX show.

Included in the launch are:

-AIRSEN new air suspension products for the 2012-2015 Mercedes M Class;
-ATLAS ELECTRO-LIFT for the 2012-2017 Volvo XC60, with Power Lift Gate, right and left;
-SENSEN ride control… READ MORE  

dott. Announces Upcoming Aftermarket DEI Roundtables

AAPEX Live 2022 Coverage

Automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket companies seeking to elevate their businesses through “diversity of thought” can now look to dott., a strategic business consulting and services practice at drivenbydott.com.
Aftermarket organizations and leaders are invited to attend a complimentary session in dott.’s ongoing series… READ MORE