Aftermarket Matters https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ACPN announces 2026 Explorer Program scholarship winners SCRS extends meeting invitation to North Carolina collision industry Sun Auto Network expands presence with five acquisitions in Las Vegas Average amount financed for new vehicle purchases hits record $43,899 Not getting paid for paint prep? Sometimes shops just need to ask Analysis: Three repair shop outlet types will drive 95% market growth into 2028 KLST Abra and chamber of commerce welcomes students to collision repair Auto Care Association and ASE announce 2026 World Class Technicians Bosch Diagnostics Releases ADS X Software Updates 7.1 and 7.2 Litens Aftermarket hires former First Brands product manager Fix Auto Spring Valley celebrates grand opening CAWA opens scholarship awards for automotive high school teachers WAI Global expands late-model coverage with 131 new part numbers Hunter celebrates new 600,000 square foot plant addition Service commercial vans, work trucks, SUVs and cars with new Bendpak lift Fullbay acquires Pitstop to strengthen AI-powered predictive maintenance Study: High cost of parts, equipment and technology is greatest challenge for shops First Brands to sell intellectual property in bankruptcy proceedings VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo provided more than 41,000 hours of training CenterOak Partners acquires Grismer Tire & Auto Service New vehicle sales pace to hold steady despite uncertainty of war in Middle East A legacy of compliance and advocacy: Honoring Tony Pendola’s decades of dervice Auto Glass Safety Council helps fend off Connecticut bill affecting repair industry Survey finds aftermarket expects flat sales as price sensitivities increase Idaho governor signs new law to combat counterfeit air bags Autel U.S. ADAS training program achieves ASE and I-CAR accreditation Colours, Inc. receives PPG 2025 Platinum Distributor of the Year award Driven Brands Collision Group announces 2026 ‘Impact’ Conference in Chicago NAPA surprises TechForce Foundation with $500,000 donation Deadline for 2026 SEMA Show exhibit space selection is March 27 Dealership service satisfaction improves amid challenges from aftermarket Snap-on revises live stream diagnostic training days and times Registration opens for new 2026 Category Management Summit AutoQuoteIQ launches to streamline estimating process Sponsorships available for 2026 ASE Instructor Training Conference How electric vehicles are changing collision repair in 2026 TERREPOWER expands EPS portfolio with 60 new applications Fix Network announces new leadership appointments in U.S. Mitchell 1 unveils ‘SocialCRM Book it Now’ in shop marketing services Dunn Tire & Auto opens first location in Phoenix STVT celebrates launch of auto service and diesel heavy truck programs Sun Auto Tire & Service enters Colorado with 23 acquisitions Wisconsin Governor signs bill regarding counterfeit airbags into law March 24 Webinar: Learn how ASE Connects helps build technician pipeline Webinar: ‘How to Build a Certified EV Technician Program’ AutoZone leads auto parts and service brands on trust Webinar: ‘Demystifying Cam & Crank Sensor Diagnostics & Tips’ Snap-on launches Pass Thru Assistant+ for varying technician skillsets The ADAS Calibration Maturity Curve: Where does your shop stand? Syncron appoints Osama Solieman as Executive Vice President of Customer Experience