OEM and aftermarket components, tires, and automotive supply-chain analysis for procurement and fleet decision makers.
With just 3% of staff proficient in EVs, shops face a severe crisis. I analyze how this gap drains $60,000 monthly and threatens service capacity.
Anna Petrova
13 min read
A single vacancy costs $60,000 monthly. Don't let tariff-driven parts inflation kill your margin while labor gaps widen.
Ray Donnelly
8 min read
Arroyo backs the Tamarock XR/T with a rare 55,000-mile warranty. I analyze how its 12-ply build handles heavy towing without losing highway comfort.
Dmitry Volkov
13 min read
With average tire prices hitting $192 in 2025, I analyze how Michael Welch's Rolo Tires uses automation to bypass distributor markups and lower costs.
Anna Petrova
10 min read
California's new rules impact 55M tires yearly. Ray breaks down the EV load conflict and why compliance costs may limit your inventory options.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Ralson hit 1 million TBR tires in just three years. See how nitrogen curing drives the casing integrity fleets need for retreading.
Priya Raman
12 min read
Linglong's May 7, 2026, Vegas event proved Atlas Priva R/T tires handle rugged terrain, shifting their North American strategy from brochures to real proof.
Priya Raman
15 min read
Stokes won the Fisher Award after 22 years leading Canadian Tire. He uses data, not sentiment, to stop big-box encroachment on independent shops.
Ray Donnelly
12 min read
California's new tire rules force a hard choice between fuel and traction. With U.S. vehicles averaging 13 years old, affordability takes a hit.
Ray Donnelly
13 min read
Groupe Touchette's 176,000 sq ft expansion proves regional hubs beat scattered depots for Western Canadian parts availability.
Priya Raman
8 min read
Jack Paruszkiewicz boosted item turns by nearly 50%. See how a sharp supply chain analyst uses freight consolidation to free up working capital.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Richardson modernized 6,500 NAPA stores; now he leads Matco Tools. I analyze how his $750.6M revenue mandate reshapes franchisee support.
Anna Petrova
10 min read