MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers presented three annual awards for advocacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion at the 2023 AAPEX event in Las Vegas.
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McCollum replaces Bob Egan who has transitioned to the role of chairman emeritus; officers and trustees for 2024 also announced.
The average service shop with 2-3 bays is expected to need to invest $80,000 – $270,000 to remain competitive in the EV services market.
"Out-of-state, big-box auto retailers — that don’t speak for independent auto repairers — spent nearly $5 million trying to scare Mainers," says Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
A similar ballot initiative passed by a 75% to 25% margin in Massachusetts in 2020 despite automakers spending more than $25 million to try to defeat it.
M&A expert offers insights into the past, present, and future of the collision repair industry's consolidation trend.
While multiple hurdles need to be cleared to achieve widespread EV adoption, consumer finances lead the current buying resistance to EVs.
