Mighty PREMA Canada Acquisition: A Build-vs-Buy Read
Mighty Distributing buys its way into Canada through PREMA, a tire-and-wheel-supply distributor. A parts-category strategist reads what the deal actually buys.
Priya Raman
9 min readRight part, first time.
Fitment, quality tiers and supply-chain insight for repair shops, distributors and fleet buyers — from the KZMALL Auto Parts editorial desk.
Priya Raman
9 min read
Pressure-Proof Your Team: Calm in Chaotic Shops
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
Plaza Tire Network Acquisition: What an Owner Trades for Fill Rate
Plaza Tire Service acquired Main Street Tire in Virden. The real story for an owner: pooled fill rate bought with surrendered control of the shelf and margin.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Linglong Brazil Plant Canceled: Cost Reality
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
Kumho Road Venture HT: Read the Warranty Split Before the EV Pitch
Kumho Road Venture HT review: the 75k/50k warranty split, two separate savings offers ($305 store-card vs $80 rebate), and what the EV pitch really means.
Ray Donnelly
11 min read
Aftermarket EV Shift: Stock for the Labor Gap, Not the Hype
The EV aftermarket shift looks like a tire story but is really a labor story. A parts authority on stocking for the 3% technician gap, not the hype.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Toyo Tires Q1 2026: Read the Price Letter, Not the Profit Line
Toyo Tires Q1 2026 profit rose on a forex swing, not tire margin — here's what the 5% truck-tire hike means for your buy.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Rolling resistance testing must track thermal
Room temperature data fails EVs. Anna Petrova explains why ISO 28580 misses the thermal lag that kills 2027 compliance and real-world range.
Anna Petrova
14 min read
HPX 2026 Show: Why 2,000 Buyers Chose This Expo
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
Canada's Aftermarket Split: Repair Jobs Rose as Retail Shed Them
Canada's aftermarket split: repair employment rose 1.9% as parts retail fell 2.1%. A category strategist's read on what to stock and source next.
Priya Raman
10 min read
Bridgestone's Q1 Beat: What the Price-Hike Letter Doesn't Say
Bridgestone's Q1 2026 profit beat came from price hikes and premium mix. A distributor's read on what the price-hike letter means for your margin and stock.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
Bridgestone Taiwan Plant Closure: What Buyers Stock Next
Bridgestone's Taiwan plant closure signals price/mix over volume. What parts buyers should stock, dual-source, and cut as inputs surge 25-50%.
Priya Raman
9 min read