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Car of the Future will be electric, connected

Car of the Future will be electric, connected

According to a global survey, data, software and networking in enabling electrification and connectivity will be critical to "car of the future" strategies. Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, unveiled results of a global survey of...

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SEMA presenting digital marketing webinar

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is presenting a webinar on digital marketing for the aftermarket. SEMA asks: What are the winners in digital marketing doing? Are they using a secret “growth hack” to scale? Most likely no. Winners are doing the “hard...

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Aftermarket trends to watch for in 2021 (and beyond)

Aftermarket trends to watch for in 2021 (and beyond)

As the automotive aftermarket puts 2020 in the rear-view mirror, significant shifts will continue to shape the industry for the coming year and beyond. Here are three top-of-mind-trends that aftermarket organizations should consider. Mileage shifts and maintenance As...

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American Tire Distributors appoints Chief Legal Officer

American Tire Distributors (ATD), the largest independent tire distributor in the U.S., has named Carol Genis, formerly with Twentieth Century Fox Television, as its new chief legal officer and general counsel executive. "Carol has a strong background and diverse...

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Survey highlights dangerous driving increase

Survey highlights dangerous driving increase

A majority of Canadians say dangerous driving has been increasing recently, a timely warning for those on the road for essential trips this holiday season, according to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). CAA polling found speeding, aggressive behaviour and...

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LIQUI MOLY reports continued record pace

“It’s crystal-clear: in a crisis like this, we need to stick together. Our company is doing well despite the crisis and we consider it our responsibility to contribute to the functioning of society," says Ernst Prost, Managing Director, LIQUI MOLY. LIQUI MOLY, the...

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Wheel Pros Acquires Aftermarket’s TSW

Wheel Pros, the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket wheels, performance tires, suspension products, and accessories, announced that it has acquired Just Wheels & Tires Co., Inc d/b/a TSW, a leading designer and...

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