This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. In October 2006, Austin Hatcher Osborn was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain and spinal tumors called atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). The oncologist explained to parents Jim and Amy Jo Osborn that the fatality rate was 100%. Currently, ATRT… Continue reading Inspiration & Empowerment: Inside the Austin Hatcher Foundation
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Autoshop Solutions-Built Website Wins Design Award
An Autoshop Solutions-built website was recognized by the MUSE Creative and Design Awards and the International Awards Association (IAA), the company announced. Colorado-based SimplyEuro Automotive Repair won the Automotive Website Design Gold award in the competition for its website created by Autoshop Solutions. “We are very excited to take home the 2023 Gold Award for… Continue reading Autoshop Solutions-Built Website Wins Design Award
Understanding Payroll
This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Payroll, typically the biggest expense for most specialty automotive aftermarket shops, has come a long way since its creation in 1913. The 16th Amendment gives Congress the “power to lay and collect taxes on incomes.” The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938… Continue reading Understanding Payroll
DPI Off-Road Brands Joins Auto Parts 4Less Online Marketplace
DPI Off-Road Brands has joined the Auto Parts 4Less Group online marketplace, AutoParts4Less.com, the companies announced. DPI Off-Road is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, maintains three distribution centers in West Jordan, Utah, Denver, Colorado, and Atlanta, Georgia, and operates a satellite facility in Cedar City, Utah. The company offers a comprehensive range of suspension parts and… Continue reading DPI Off-Road Brands Joins Auto Parts 4Less Online Marketplace
API Publishes Report on Lubricant Life Cycle & Carbon Footprint Analysis
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has published a new report, API Technical Report (TR) 1533, Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting – Methodology and Best Practice, which defines terminology and identifies industry-specific practices for life cycle assessment of lubricants and specialty products, the organization announced. The purpose is to promote consistency in the application… Continue reading API Publishes Report on Lubricant Life Cycle & Carbon Footprint Analysis
The Importance of Visual Communication
Amid shrinking attention spans, visual communication is quickly becoming the most impactful way to communicate, a new survey from Canva says. According to the online design platform, global business leaders are showing a strong preference for using visuals, over text and audio, in any work situation, and nearly all agree that visual methods increase efficiency,… Continue reading The Importance of Visual Communication
AAPEX 2023 Registration Opens May 1
Registration for AAPEX 2023 opens May 1, event organizers announced. Scheduled for Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada, AAPEX 2023 attendees can expect to see new products, technologies and innovations in more than 4,000 booths and representing approximately 1,200 product categories, show organizers said. Attendees also can connect with manufacturers and suppliers,… Continue reading AAPEX 2023 Registration Opens May 1
KPI — April 2023: The Brief
Consumer confidence and sentiment remain mixed as costly inflation and ongoing labor shortages continue to impact consumers and business owners alike…
KPI — April 2023: State of Business
Although new vehicle inventory is improving, the automotive industry remains supply constrained and profitability remains well above historical norms…
KPI — April 2023: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — April 2023: State of the Economy
The economy continues to add jobs in industries where labor shortages remain, while wage growth is above its pre-pandemic rate…
KPI — April 2023: Consumer Trends
While consumers feel more confident about the future, they are slightly less optimistic about the current economic landscape…
Ep. 45 – The Growing Overlanding Industry with Lindsay Hubley
Overland Expo’s Lindsay Hubley joins the show to discuss the growth of the overlanding industry, how shops can capitalize on its increasing popularity and more…
Blake Madsen Joins Avery Dennison Wrap Training Team
Wrap and graphics industry professional Blake Madsen has joined the Avery Dennison team of wrap trainers, the company announced. Madsen has over 15 years of experience in the in the wrap and graphics industry, and has earned various accolades, including seven industry certifications. He also become Avery Dennison certified in 2016, the company said. Madsen… Continue reading Blake Madsen Joins Avery Dennison Wrap Training Team
Combatting the Technician Shortage
This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. One of the constant issues I hear about from all shops is a shortage of skilled technicians and/or installers. Why is this and how can we work around or with it? Let’s dive in! Q: Why is it so hard to find… Continue reading Combatting the Technician Shortage