LAS VEGAS – July 15, 2025 – Rockwell Automation is out with its 10th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report” for 2025. Among the findings are the fact that “workforce pressures are now…

LAS VEGAS – July 11, 2025 – The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median salary for an auto technician at just shy of $50,000 per year as of 2024. While experience, certifications and geography…

LAS VEGAS – July 8, 2025 – New car sales get much of the attention, but the automotive aftermarket has a bigger impact on consumers.  Simeon Gutman, an analyst for Morgan Stanley, illus…

LAS VEGAS – June 27, 2025 – The average age of U.S. vehicles, including light trucks, rose to 12.8 years in 2025, according to a new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. When considered se…

LAS VEGAS – June 23, 2025 – Good news! We are revitalizing this blog as part of our overall effort to champion the automotive aftermarket.  Every month, we will be publishing a few shor…

Northwood University is launching a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) program tailored for automotive professionals. The MSOL for Automotive Professionals program welcomes particip…

In July, PHINIA completed its spinoff from BorgWarner, named a new CEO and pledged to focus on fuel systems, electrical systems, and the aftermarket business. Talk about a lot of change over a short p…

In the fast-paced world of automotive technology, ensuring cybersecurity is a top priority. Federal legislation, H.R. 906, known as the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR…

Auto Care Association recently deepened its geographic coverage, moving from four to nine regions. This allows subscribers to compare point of monthly sales data for more than 80 parts categories acro…

Contributed by the Auto Care Association In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving automotive aftermarket, staying ahead of the curve has become more crucial than ever. Whether you're a manufacturer, d…