Blog Tag: “vehicle technology”

  • 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  

  • Is it Time to Add a Branch Shop?

    With more than 1,000 episodes in hand, we always uncover trends early in their cycle or timeline. For a while now, one of those trends has been growing additional locations. A few forces have spurred the trend. One was/is the pandemic. 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  
  • Life After COVID-19: Coming Soon!

    By Ted Hughes, director of marketing, MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.

    The diversity of thought within our nation has never been more prevalent than these last few months. While we have certainly all experienced plenty of frustration at times, stories of hope have also emerged … particularly within our great aftermarket… READ MORE  

  • Using Fresh Data to Navigate the Trends Surrounding COVID

    By Michael Chung, director, market intelligence, Auto Care Association 

    Anyone who looks at weather forecasts knows that they are the best predictions based on available data. And while we know that forecasts are not always accurate, we use them to guide our activities. Now more than ever, the auto care… READ MORE  

  • Post Coronavirus: Preparing for a Technology Driven Future

    By Chris H. Gardner, Senior Vice President, AASA

    The industry is facing challenging times, and we collectively are part of the effort to address the issues and help each other. It should encourage the industry to know that your trade associations – Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers… READ MORE