Inflation is still the primary cause for concern among consumers and business owners, according to experts, and is putting significant strain on America’s middle class…
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KPI — September 2022: State of Business
Global vehicle sales increased, but major markets like Europe and the U.S. remain hamstrung by ongoing supply chain disruptions…
KPI — September 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — September 2022: Consumer Trends
An improvement in consumer confidence may help support spending, but inflation and additional rate hikes still pose risks to economic growth in the short term…
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The fully synthetic oil meets the specifications for numerous Volkswagen, Audi, BMW and Porsche models…
Railroads Reach Deal with Unions to Avoid Service Disruptions
Major U.S. railroads and rail worker unions have reached a deal on a new labor contract, according to Reuters. According to the report, contract talks in Washington ran for 20 consecutive hours between unions representing 115,000 workers and railroads including Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Kansas City Southern. The deal prevents a potential… Continue reading Railroads Reach Deal with Unions to Avoid Service Disruptions
From the Mag: Changing Your Ways
A dozen bad habits shop owners should avoid…
Supply Chain Concerns Grow as Freight Rail Strike Looms
A pair of unions representing 57,000 conductors and engineers are currently negotiating a new contract with rail carriers…
Antron Brown Urges Congress to Pass SEMA-Backed RPM Act
Top Fuel driver Antron Brown urged Congress to pass the SEMA-supported Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act while appearing before the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, according to SEMA. The three-time Top Fuel world champion, who began his racing career nearly 40 years ago, appeared before Congress to share personal stories about his support for… Continue reading Antron Brown Urges Congress to Pass SEMA-Backed RPM Act
Shopmonkey Names New Senior VP of Marketing
Shopmonkey, the cloud-based auto shop management platform, has appointed Travis Bickham as senior vice president of marketing, the company announced. Bickham joins Shopmonkey with over a decade of experience as a marketing executive, most recently as vice president of marketing and growth at Latch. His immediate focus at Shopmonkey is to capture market share while… Continue reading Shopmonkey Names New Senior VP of Marketing
From the Mag: Secrets of a Clean Shop
A restoration starts with the facility—not the car…
Kelford Cams Partners with MidwayPlus
Kelford Cams has formed a new partnership with MidwayPlus to launch its new B2B online storefront, the companies announced. “We are excited that MidwayPlus is helping Kelford Cams once again engage with the North American market at scale. It is important to Kelford to have a direct relationship with the shops and resellers buying our… Continue reading Kelford Cams Partners with MidwayPlus
HRIA General Membership Meeting to Highlight Market Trends
The upcoming general membership meeting for the SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance will include a panel discussing trends in the market and expectations for 2023, the SEMA council’s leadership announced. Scheduled for Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET, the panel, featuring Amy Fitzgerald, Cool Hand Customs; Jonathan Goolsby, Goolsby Customs; Stacey David, Rattletrap Productions; and… Continue reading HRIA General Membership Meeting to Highlight Market Trends
AASA Technology Conference Reveals Presentation Lineup
The 2022 AASA Technology Conference, presented by the AASA Technology Council (ATC) and AASA Mobility Technology Council (MTC), has released details regarding its presentation schedule, event organizers announced. O’Reilly Auto Parts, Bridgestone Retail Operations and Advance Auto Parts will headline the line-up sessions, panels, networking opportunities and round-table discussions on both vehicle and business technology,… Continue reading AASA Technology Conference Reveals Presentation Lineup
From the Mag: Bright Skies
Sunroofs have become an aftermarket mainstay…