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Aftermarket employment sets records

Auto Service World

Automobile dealers, the largest segment of automotive employment, saw a 2.4% While there was a modest increase in employment in the automotive sector as a whole, performance varies across different sectors. But it was good new for those in the aftermarket, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, including setting new records.

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Spring Optimism Boosts U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment

AutoSuccess

automobile dealers’ view of current market conditions increased from an index score of 42 in Q4 2024 to 44 in Q1 2025. Franchised automobile dealers had a positive outlook with a score of 54, seeing the market as strong. automobile dealers were feeling pretty good about the market,” added Smoke.

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Drivers unaware of data their cars collect

Auto Service World

However, automobiles were not specifically included. These findings come as automotive aftermarket groups around the world battle new car dealers and automakers over access to tools and vehicle data to allow consumers the choice of where to have their vehicles repaired.

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In Discussion With our Campus Director: Priming Students for Successful Auto Careers

Automotive Training Centre

With our unique combination of hands-on learning, expert instruction, and long-standing industry relationships, we help students turn their passion for automobiles into a successful career. Like each ATC faculty member, Don is passionate about helping students find their path. Do you want to become a mechanic ?

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Isn’t It Time We Rethink What a Master Level Technician Is?

AutoShopOwner

There isn’t a shop owner today who is not financially affected by the evolution of the modern automobile. Isn’t It Time We Rethink What a Master Level Technician Is? By Joe Marconi, an Elite Worldwide Blog - My roots in the automotive industry go back to the 1970s working in a small 2-bay auto repair shop. That was back then.

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1967 Bel Air Wagon With Cool Dealer Add-On Is Saved After 30 Years; It's a Solid Project

autoevolution

The number-one division of General Motors assembled its 100-millionth automobile, a Caprice, one of almost 1.26 1967 was a milestone year for Chevrolet, and it wasn’t just because the Camaro debuted. million full-size vehicles produced for the model year. The Impala was still the public’s favorite, with nearly 557,000 copies.

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Twins Waited Decades To Buy a 1-in-50 Car Their Great-Grandad Couldn't Build 77 Years Ago

autoevolution

In 1948, when the American motoring industry was getting back on its feet, one car company wanted to revolutionize the entire industry with a marvelous automobile. The proposed vehicle was touted as the motor for modernizing the whole paradigm of pistons.