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  

Times Are Changing: How This Affects Your Shop

It is no secret that the past two years have thrown a wrench in multiple industries, requiring a change of viewpoint and skillset. Changes such as the rise of car prices, increased demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs), and a reliance on E-commerce can affect your shop in a variety of ways. READ MORE  

Emerging Vehicle Technologies Show No Sign of Slowing

The rate of technological expansion can be hard to wrap your head around – a number of attempts to quantify this trend simply return charts with steep inclines resembling slopes more extreme than Mount Everest. One thing is for certain – the growth is exponential and there is no sign of it slowing. READ MORE  

Where are you going, what have you learned?

What’s the status quo? We’re back to normal, right? Schools have been in-person all year and families have resumed vacation travel. Since AAPEX 2021, I’ve attended two conferences and worked in the office about half the time. READ MORE  

ADAS Is Here and Growing … But There Are Headwinds

I attend many industry events every year, and the most-discussed topics and issues facing the aftermarket over the past two years are: Supply Chain Disruptions, Labor/Talent Recruitment & Retention, EVs & the Electrification of Tomorrow’s Vehicles, and Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS). READ MORE  

Employee Retention & Evolving With the Automotive Industry

A Conversation With The ASOG Podcast’s David Roman & Lucas Underwood

We reached out to the hosts of The Auto Shop Owners Group (ASOG) Podcast, David Roman and Lucas Underwood, to get their thoughts on challenges the automotive aftermarket industry is facing, recommendations they have for shop owners, and how… READ MORE  

Safe, Secure, Standardized and Direct Access to Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Data on Display at AAPEX 2021

By Joe Register, vice president, Emerging Technologies, Auto Care Association

Our entire industry triumphed when we secured the Right to Repair vehicles in 2014. In 2020, the battle continued as the days of open access to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port dwindled. Today, repair and diagnostic data is being transmitted… READ MORE  

Vehicle Electrification and the Aftermarket Impact

By Brian Daugherty, chief technology officer, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)

We are all aware of the media hype surrounding the future of electrified vehicle sales and that over $300B is being invested globally by vehicle OEMs on battery electric technology and vehicle launches over the next several years. However, last… READ MORE