OEM and aftermarket components, tires, and automotive supply-chain analysis for procurement and fleet decision makers.
Cooper targets 89% market coverage with EV-ready, 3PMSF-certified tires designed to handle heavy electric loads without sacrificing winter traction.
Dmitry Volkov
15 min read
CAPA certification began in 1987 when insurers mandated rigorous ASTM testing to validate aftermarket parts across five material categories.
Ray Donnelly
15 min read
Yokohama uses the 2026 Pikes Peak race to validate sustainable materials, aiming for 28% usage in mass-market tires by testing thermal limits.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Hamaton's NFC sensors configure in 3 seconds, letting shops replace hundreds of SKUs with one universal unit for faster service.
Anna Petrova
12 min read
After 21 years, shops prove in-house rebuilds outlast swaps. With the market hitting $224B, fixing root causes beats blind replacement every time.
Mark Phillips
14 min read
TraXtion goes after the 90% of tire shoppers who bounce because typing tire sizes is a pain.
Mark Phillips
12 min read
Don't mistake volatility for collapse. Data shows predictive maintenance saves up to 40% over reactive fixes for distributors.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Scorpion AS 4 stocking call: where Pirelli's new SUV all-season fits on the price ladder, and the warranty fine print buyers miss.
Priya Raman
11 min read
With 25.75% of Americans now under repair protections, learn why independent auto shops must watch these shifting legal tides closely.
Mark Phillips
15 min read
Inflation hits customers hard, driving 57% of consumers to choose independent aftermarket parts over premium OE options for repairs.
Mark Phillips
12 min read
New NASTF SDRM rules require VSP ID registration to access security functions on modern diagnostic tools, impacting over 100 car brands globally.
Dmitry Volkov
15 min read
The $2,500 Mitchell 1 scholarship highlights EV training, yet shops still need verified aftermarket data for daily repair efficiency.
Dmitry Volkov
13 min read