While investors and many industry executives are preoccupied with the Amazon DIY threat, they should not downplay Amazon's interest in the commercial repair shops, which represents $95 billion in market share.
During this education process the insurance adjuster learned it would be impossible to resistance weld an LKQ quarter panel after a spot weld cutter was used to remove it from the donor vehicle.
There has been a torrent of criticism directed at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) draft of distracted driving guidelines for the aftermarket.
To help customers find the correct part for their application and provide ACES files to support customers and eCat providers, NovaPacific turned to Vertical Development.
When it comes developing the use of autonomous vehicles, Paul Brubaker, president and CEO of the Alliance for Transportation Innovation, thinks the Trump administration can't do worse than the Obama administration.
The capability of Alexa taking care of your nether regions is nothing compared to what she’s about to do for your car. Ford and Volkswagen announced that they are integrating this new Amazon technology into their cars.
Iran’s auto sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 14 percent from 2016 through 2020, with passenger cars and SUVs representing about 54 percent of the demand.
Before any executive takes the time to read a proposal for a major investment that relies on perfect data, they should ask their chief data officer, “what’s the quality of our data?”
NHTSA voices some skepticism about whether do-it-yourselfers should be able to buy V2V radios and antennas at retail and install them in their driveways.
This wave of change toward original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certifications is one of the most positive changes the collision industry has gone through in recent history.
Too many companies are shortchanging their profit potential by incorrectly pricing their products and services. By setting prices relative to what consumers value, not off cost, companies are better positioned to generate windfall profits for the long run.
The accelerated use of embedded in-vehicle connectivity and smartphone integration platforms is driving the potential profitability of connected car services faster and further.
Don’t confuse being busy and possibly making money, with growth. I will give you my thoughts to define my idea of the difference between growth and maintenance.
With Amazon selling auto parts online, it's clear that digital cataloging is more critical than ever. Amazon’s key aftermarket vendors understand the interconnectedness of the entire online shopping experience that revolves around a content-rich catalog.
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