Aftermarket Matters https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Crash Champions opens sixth South Carolina location Why Tier 1 Suppliers Need to Treat Aftermarket Like a Growth Business Worldpac announces STX 2028 dates and location Aftermarket product volume triples light vehicle VIO growth rate Collision repair cost gap between EVs and ICE vehicles falls to record low Dynamic Friction Company completes AMECA-certified brake pad coverage Worldpac presents Supplier Awards at STX 2026 Pronto Network announces 2026 Technology Conference in Grapevine, Texas AirPro and Revv merge to create end-to-end ADAS platform New in-shop ECU unlock capabilities include a variety of BMW, Mini and Toyota models New APEX Wheel Balancer is made for growing repair shops Dealer foundation partners with ASE Connects to build California’s tech workforce CREF announces open call for 2027 board of trustees candidates WyoTech’s female enrollment doubles as perception of skilled trades changes Faltering new car sales to have lasting impact on light vehicle aftermarket Tom Bergeron of State Farm joins Plasnomic Plastic Repair Alliance Council Certified Automotive Parts Association welcomes new board members TOPDON USA introduces free lifetime software updates for diagnostic tools August Legislative Update: California bills that can impact auto repair BCA Bearings launches nationwide ‘BCA in the Bay’ training program Why the Aftermarket Should Support the CAWA Political Action Committee Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey to retire Brembo enters heavy-duty pickup and SUV market Revv launches ADAS Explainer Kit to help shops educate vehicle owners Hankook Tire to showcase EV strategy at Demo Days Bay Area Hunter announces major enhancements to HawkEye XL Commercial Aligner Carquest opens new store in Kanab, Utah Fullbay launches mobile-first, AI-native platform Fullbay Next RNR Tire Express to debut in Huntsville with new franchise agreement AASP/NJ offers vehicle safety inspection training for license renewal VISION opens applications for 2027 awards and scholarships National Insurance Crime Bureau warns of flood-damaged vehicles Average repair cost rises 40% since 2020, faster than inflation. But why? The Blueprint for Survival: Who Really Owns the Car in Your Bay?  Advance Auto Parts opens first store in Newberry, Florida TIA adds Nashville CTS instructor class to 2026 training schedule Registration and housing officially opens for NADA Show 2027 Nearly 50 ASE free webinars available for on-demand viewing Cost of vehicle ownership increases in 2026 Parts Authority acquires NPW Companies, enters five new states Control is the New Currency: Why Supply Chain Security is Reshaping the Aftermarket    CREF welcomes PPG’s Amanda Valmonte to board of trustees Advance Auto Parts Foundation gifts over $300K to technical schools across Florida Straightaway acquires The Shop @ 160 on home turf CTR America appoints Keith D. McManus as Director of Sales TIA elevates Sullivan Tire fleet and safety manager to Executive Committee Plaza Tire Service expands in Illinois Franchise Equity Partners marks 50 locations with Velocity Auto Care expansion Attend annual California Automotive Technical Education Alliance Conference Omega Holdings acquires automotive aftermarket business of Wells Vehicle Electronics