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MURRAY VOTH: COLLECTED COLUMNS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

MURRAY VOTH: COLLECTED COLUMNS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Here you'll find the collected columns and contributions of leading industry trainer Murry Voth, RPM Training, and valued contributor to Indie Garage. Murray Voth, RPM Training murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net https://rpmtraining.net/ MURRAY VOTH: IT'S WHAT YOU BRING TO THE...

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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 Marketing: Go Big Or Go Local (Or Maybe Both)

Aftermarket Marketing: Go Big Or Go Local (Or Maybe Both)

Great consumer advertising makes a lot of sense for aftermarket companies, for a lot of reasons. But reaching out to the consumer directly with marketing involves different priorities. There are many examples of major aftermarket-brand advertising and marketing...

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Supporting women in the skilled trades

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum has conducted a number of research initiatives and has developed a set of goals to support women in skilled trades. Key goals are: Increase the number of women apprentices, journeypersons and supervisors where they are...

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Getting a grip on winter tire business

Getting a grip on winter tire business

When it’s not the law, it’s about word of mouth. Outside of laws mandating the use of winter tires, the most influential factor leading Canadians to install them is family and friends. A recent survey of Canadian car owners found that while more than 80% of Canadians...

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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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