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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
Jason Sexton, Dynamic Automotive, Frederick, Md., was recognized as the AAPEX 2020 Service Advisor of the Year for his love of knowledge and being a true advisor who builds unbelievable relationships with customers. According to the team at Dynamic Automotive, Sexton...
In response to rapidly rising COVID-19 cases, Ontario has unveiled plans for a province-wide shutdown over the holiday season following Christmas, including business restrictions and safety measures, an extended school closing, and a provincial small business grant...
When the faculty at Camosun College in Victoria, B.C. became concerned that automotive apprentices were letting their reluctance to share tools stand in the way of their education, they reached out to the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation to see if they could help. The...