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Massachusetts voters affirm Right to Repair support

Massachusetts voters affirm Right to Repair support

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly voiced their support at the ballot box for Ballot Question 1, which will preserve their right as vehicle owners to have access to and control of their vehicle’s mechanical data necessary for service and repair at the shops of their...

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LIQUI MOLY additive combats LSPI

More and more modern engines are at increased risk from LSPI (low speed pre-ignition). Similar to classic engine knocking, this can lead to serious engine damage. LIQUI MOLY has developed an additive that significantly reduces this risk: DIJectron. Modern,...

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SEMA Launch Pad winner named

Roland Hence, founder and director of FrontLane, Inc., was named winner of the eighth annual SEMA Launch Pad, presented by the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN). The announcement was made Monday, Nov. 2, on SEMA360, the new online trade-only event focused on...

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The Virtual AAPEX Experience: What’s on for Wed. Nov. 4

The Virtual AAPEX Experience: What’s on for Wed. Nov. 4

Running from November 3rd to 5th, The Virtual AAPEX Experience features instructor- and exhibitor-led training, product and equipment demos from industry suppliers, the New Product Showcase, and opportunities to connect one-on-one with exhibitors to talk products and...

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Outlook Study forecast e-commerce to hit $4.9B in 2020

Outlook Study forecast e-commerce to hit $4.9B in 2020

In the AIA Canada's latest Outlook Study ---“Outlook 2020: A Resilient Industry" -- authors highlight e-commerce growth as one of the largest shifts in the aftermarket through the pandemic. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada, working with Ernst &...

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Permatex The Right Stuff Red One Minute Gasket Maker

Permatex The Right Stuff Red One Minute Gasket Maker

(SPONSORED CONTENT) The Right Stuff Red One Minute Gasket Maker is the only high temperature gasket maker that can quickly return a vehicle to service in just one minute. This thick formula maintains reliable and long-lasting seals. The Right Stuff Red One Minute...

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Virtual AAPEX Experience: Tuesday, Nov. 3 Schedule

Virtual AAPEX Experience: Tuesday, Nov. 3 Schedule

Running from November 3rd to 5th, The Virtual AAPEX Experience will serve as the hub of training, insights and connections for the more than $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry. It will feature instructor- and exhibitor-led training, product and...

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AAPEX Experience adds to training schedule

AAPEX Experience adds to training schedule

Training sessions from Carquest Technical Institute (CTI) and WORLDPAC Technical Institute (WTI), ASE and Michelin have been added to the schedule for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, Nov. 3 - Nov. 5. The new sessions are part of a comprehensive lineup of...

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BOLT ON Technology now in the cloud

Formerly available only to traditional repair shops using compatible third-party shop management programs, BOLT ON Technology’s full capabilities are now available via the cloud through NextGear. The development makes it possible for any customer-facing repair...

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