OEM and aftermarket components, tires, and automotive supply-chain analysis for procurement and fleet decision makers.
Over 80% of EPC installations now come from specialist firms, not OEMs. Learn how this shift reduces implementation effort and manages complex data.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Jim Holik leads the Alliance's digital pivot for nearly 50 independent shareholders, prioritizing agentic search over legacy distribution metrics.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Acme Chop Shop manages 15 concurrent restorations in Grand Junction by prioritizing mechanical integrity over speed, proving quality drives demand.
Dmitry Volkov
15 min read
Stop guessing on labor ops. OneFlow uses 3.3 billion validated repair records to match parts instantly, removing manual errors from every shop estimate.
Dmitry Volkov
15 min read
STVT McAllen opens its Automotive Service Technician program on June 29. This move by Ancora Education cuts through the academic bloat of traditional...
Anna Petrova
15 min read
Learn why the full 17-character VIN is mandatory to verify model years and prevent ordering components that physically cannot install on target vehicles.
Mark Phillips
15 min read
Survey responses jumped 65 percent as technicians demand instructor-led workshops over digital theory for ADAS and hybrid systems.
Mark Phillips
8 min read
Continental's bespoke tire cuts rolling resistance by 35%, unlocking an extra 30km range per charge without larger batteries.
Anna Petrova
13 min read
VIN data lacks part numbers; accurate fitment requires a 40-point match via VCDB to link vehicle specs to specific part identifiers correctly.
Dmitry Volkov
17 min read
AutoFitmentPlus exports fitment records directly to SEMA Data Coop formats, turning generic ERPs into specialized engines that block incorrect part sales.
Mark Phillips
10 min read
Sun Auto's purchase of Highland Tire pushes the network past 575 locations. I break down what this aggregator model means for your shop's future.
Ray Donnelly
13 min read
Stop wrestling with static PDFs. The NHTSA vPIC platform, updated May 1, 2024, offers machine-readable federal safety data for precise VIN decoding.
Ray Donnelly
13 min read