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New Record: I-CAR Gold Class shops increase by over 7 percent
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (147+ words) Hoffman, Ill. I-CAR'has released its 2025 Impact Report, a comprehensive look at the organization's progress across technical training, workforce development and industry collaboration over the past year. The report reflects a pivotal year for I-CAR, defined by record Gold Class shop participation,…...
TERREPOWER appoints Michelle Allen as EVP, Independent Aftermarket Sales
22+ hour, 57+ min ago (167+ words) Allen brings two decades leadership experience across the automotive aftermarket and broader commercial landscape. She succeeds Chris Garner, who will retire. Daphne, Ala. TERREPOWER has announced the appointment of Michelle Allen as Executive Vice President, Independent Aftermarket Sales. She succeeds…...
I-CAR opens enrollment for New Mixed Attachment Methods course
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (362+ words) Aftermarket Matters - Crash Champions opens fifth New Hampshire location Spanning 25, 000 square feet, the repair center adds significant capacity to Crash Champions' operations in the state. - Sun Auto strengthens Southeast presence with two acquisitions The network marks its first location in…...
Auto Care Association announces 2027 Auto Care Factbook live webinar
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (127+ words) Bethesda, Md. The Auto Care Association has announced it will host a live webinar, "Live with Mike Chung: Inside the Latest Industry Data from the 2027 Factbook," on June 18 from 22: 45 p. m. ET. The webinar will be led by Auto Care Association Senior Director…...
Sun Auto strengthens Southeast presence with two acquisitions
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (132+ words) The network marks its first location in Georgia and fourth shop in Tennessee in an expansion that aligns with broader growth efforts this year Mesa, Ariz. Sun Auto has acquired two locations: Highland Auto in Tennessee and Highland Tire at…...
Thermal imaging inspection checklist saves time, increases productivity
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (148+ words) Lincolnshire, Ill. Snap-on has added a thermal imaging inspection checklist to its website, giving automotive technicians a practical resource to help streamline inspections, improve diagnostic efficiency and boost productivity on every repair. Available as a downloadable PDF, the checklist can be…...
Import Vehicle Community announces 2026 awards, events, sponsorship opportunities
1+ week, 2+ day ago (233+ words) The 2026 People and Product Awards programs and events take place at this year's AAPEX in Las Vegas from Nov. 3-5 Bethesda, Md. The Auto Care Association's Import Vehicle Community has announced its 2026 People and Product Awards programs and events taking place at…...
Kansas dealership discovers truck squatters
1+ week, 6+ day ago (214+ words) This may have been the only F-250 in America that was protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Olathe, Kan. One of Olathe Ford Lincoln's team members recently noticed something unexpected on a sold F-250 a mother robin building a nest right…...
Parts proliferation to increase past 2030, creating challenges and opportunities
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (690+ words) Fort Wayne, Ind. A greater array and depth of parts will be needed in today's aftermarket to repair as the diversity of cars and light trucks on U. S. roads grows. Parts proliferation is now growing exponentially across the light-vehicle aftermarket, according…...
Hunter Engineering, Auto Net TV partner for alignment and tire inspection data display
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (269+ words) Aftermarket Matters - Bosch Auto Service opens first ground-up franchise in South Oklahoma City The new location represents the first of 15 planned locations across Oklahoma, led by local business owner and entrepreneur Larry Battison. - CAWA announces 2026 scholarship winners More than $14, 000 in…...