KZMALL Auto Parts delivers precise vehicle reports with up to 150 parameters, ensuring accurate fitment for North American models from 1981 to 2026.
Mark Phillips
13 min read
Yokohama raised its fiscal forecast on May 15, 2026, prioritizing high-value aftermarket engagement over raw production volume to secure margins.
Mark Phillips
13 min read
With 71% of fleets needing software fixes by 2035, shops must pivot from mechanical repairs to data access and battery triage to survive.
Priya Raman
12 min read
The sector holds 329,527 jobs. Prove your tech works deployed, not in pilot mode, before the July 31 deadline.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Survey responses jumped 65 percent as technicians demand instructor-led workshops over digital theory for ADAS and hybrid systems.
Mark Phillips
8 min read
Nominations close August 7, 2026. Distinguish between the Art Fisher and Lifetime awards to secure genuine peer validation in the aftermarket.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Left Lane Auto just hit 90 stores by keeping local names. I analyze why this 20-state strategy beats total rebranding for loyalty.
Priya Raman
16 min read
Gasoline sales jumped 16% while used vehicle volumes fell 1.1%. See how Canadian automotive retail found stability despite recession pressures in 2026.
Ray Donnelly
14 min read
Mike Conway's 22-year tenure and full A1–A9 plus L1 certification secured his 2026 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year selection.
Ray Donnelly
12 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
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
Premium Guard's $25M investment reopens the Champion facility, restoring 200 jobs in Albion and countering offshore supply chain fragility.
Dmitry Volkov
14 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
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
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 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
With only 3% of technicians EV-ready, AAPEX 2026 shifts focus to urgent workforce training and practical diagnostics for independent shops.
Priya Raman
12 min read
Tire brands in 2026: the 13-year aging fleet is real demand, but labor, tariffs, and fill rate — not market share — decide what to stock.
Priya Raman
10 min read
The 5.4% aftermarket forecast looks like a green light. With carbon black up 25% and 80+ price hikes, it's a margin warning — and a sourcing test.
Priya Raman
10 min 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 read
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ delivers 25% longer wear and 10% better wet traction — a fleet buyer's read on when it's the right tire and when it isn't.
Ray Donnelly
10 min read
The 2026 aftermarket grows 5.4% on a 13-year fleet, but a $60k tech vacancy, Hankook's $1.6B ramp, and 3% EV-ready techs make it a sourcing test.
Priya Raman
11 min read