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Inflation, supply chain disruptions, training, and recruitment, among the key topics featured. Following AIA Canada’s 2022 Annual General Meeting; was a special State of the Industry…
Auto Plus Joins Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
Auto Plus, a U.S.-based distributor of automotive replacement parts, has joined the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, an aftermarket distribution and marketing program group. Auto Plus, with…
An Injection of Opportunity
Why do GDI education and proper maintenance benefit both shops and motorists? You’ve probably heard the scenario. A customer is driving their SUV one day and…
Good Signs for Suppliers
A recent SEMA study indicates that while 2021 has been a more challenging year for specialty equipment suppliers, the future looks bright. The Speciality Equipment Market…
Continental’s New Line of Active Grill Shutters on Chrysler & Ford
Continental has introduced a new line of Active Grill Shutters for popular Ford and Chrysler models. Previously available as a dealer-only, Continental Active Grill Shutters are…
Continental Launches New N.A. Aftermarket Website
Continental has just launched a new website encompassing all of Continental’s OE-quality aftermarket replacement parts, diagnostic equipment, and innovative solutions for specialty vehicles. The new website…
GTE 2021: Schrader Unveils New TPMS Programming Tool
During the 2021 Global Tire Expo that takes place in conjunction with the annual SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sensata Technologies and Schrader,…
AAPEX 2021: Continental Launches Diagnostic System for the Aftermarket
At the AAPEX show on November 2, Continental launched a new real-time customer vehicle tracking service for aftermarket shops. The Autodiagnos Drive system, previously tested with…
Ron Fleischhacker Joins Alliance as Field Sales Manager – Heavy Duty
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has hired Ron Fleischhacker as Field Sales Manager – Heavy Duty, effective October 18, 2021. Ron will focus on industry partnerships…
The Light at the End of the Tunnel Has A Dimmer Switch!
In my last submission, I wrote about the light at the end of tunnel as we begin to come out of this pandemic and attempt to…