OEM and aftermarket components, tires, and automotive supply-chain analysis for procurement and fleet decision makers.
The $855 billion auto market punishes bad data. Learn how ACES 4.2 and VCdb logic stop returns before they hurt your reputation.
Ray Donnelly
16 min read
Stores over 60 ACES fields to ensure fitment logic relies on real application data rather than guesswork for accurate auto parts.
Dmitry Volkov
15 min read
Avoid search degradation by aligning with the April 2, 2026 ACES 5.0 release. KZMALL ensures precise fitment across 50,000+ SKUs.
Priya Raman
13 min read
With 58% of users swapping search for Gen AI, the service advisor must validate algorithmic guesses with physical proof.
Priya Raman
13 min read
AB Magique 2026.003 embeds NAPA ProLink, ending the tab shuffle. I analyze how this MDI architecture beats single-page cloud rivals for complex estimates.
Priya Raman
14 min read
With the CFIB Barometer at 58.5, jobbers must pivot inventory from maintenance to critical repairs as consumers delay spending.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Driv's new label covers 5,000 SKUs, embedding shop data into part design to eliminate specific OE flaws and reduce comebacks.
Priya Raman
14 min read
Anna Petrova breaks down how 2,000 decisionmakers used HPX 2026 to secure OEM diagnostic gateways and address labor gaps.
Anna Petrova
15 min read
America's Tire hits 1,276 stores as Reinalt-Thomas Corp leverages a 13.6-year-old vehicle fleet to drive steady replacement volume.
Anna Petrova
14 min read
With OE holding 60% share, I analyze why aging fleets are forcing distributors to pivot strategies toward cost-effective independent alternatives.
Anna Petrova
12 min read
ZC Rubber hit $8.4B revenue in 2026. I analyze if their Vietnam plant can offset rising raw material costs for Arisun and Westlake.
Priya Raman
14 min read
With 20.9M replacement tires shipped vs 10M OE, I analyze how top tire makers profit from this massive aftermarket gap.
Anna Petrova
12 min read