OEM and aftermarket components, tires, and automotive supply-chain analysis for procurement and fleet decision makers.
With 64% of vehicles now sporting ADAS, static skills won't cut it. Learn why dual-track training is the only path forward for shops.
Priya Raman
12 min read
Hyundai picked Nexen for the Grandeur. See how AI data slashes road vibration and why 45% of new compounds miss the mark on noise.
Priya Raman
12 min read
Linglong scrapped a $1.1 billion Brazil plant as crude oil surged 50%. I break down why volatile input costs now override global expansion plans.
Ray Donnelly
17 min read
Anna Petrova analyzes how Winner's Circle joined the Diesel Pro Network on June 19, 2026, to secure EPA-compliant inventory for independent shops.
Anna Petrova
12 min read
With new vehicle sales dropping 4.3% in 2026, Canadian drivers are keeping old cars longer. Learn how to stock parts for this repair surge.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Straightaway adds 18 locations since June 2025 while keeping founders leading daily ops, a shift I see working for long-term margin.
Priya Raman
15 min read
Vehicles now average 12.5 years on the road, increasing complexity. Learn how regulated thinking stops stress contagion in your shop's workflows.
Priya Raman
13 min read
With plastics hitting 8% of vehicles by 2027, this Dallas center proves zero-waste repair works where replacement fails.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
With availability at 39.5%, shops now use 7+ suppliers to cut warranty risk. Ray explains why single-source loyalty is dead.
Ray Donnelly
13 min read
With 65% of repairs needing calibration, building green apprentices internally beats waiting for perfect hires who often fail exams.
Anna Petrova
12 min read
Ray analyzes America's Tire entering NY with 1,250 stores. Can their free service model survive the Northeast's entrenched local competition?
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
With the fleet averaging 12.8 years, repair demand is outpacing new sales. I break down why stocking for older units is your safest bet.
Ray Donnelly
13 min read