Attendees will gain firsthand access to some of the latest EVs, and automotive and electric vehicle tire technology, Aug. 23-23.
Aftermarket Matters
"I've learned to embrace the fact that my journey naturally challenges people's perception of what a tradesperson looks like. I am the unexpected," says grad Kelsey Peters, who restores classic cars.
The industry will experience a shift in DIFM market share and parts proliferation will significantly rise as lower new auto sales increase the average age of vehicles.
Crash avoidance systems are saving consumers money even as they also contribute to higher average repair costs.
Velocity Auto Care currently has 18 additional Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers in development, all expected to open by the end of 2027.
"As I often tell our team, it's not the big that eat the small, it's the fast that eat the slow ... the companies that thrive are those that can react quickly," says Highline Warren CEO.


