Brake & Front End

MAY 11, 2025

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo ( AAPEX ) announced that registration is now open for the 2025 event. The annual event brings together buyers and sellers from every segment of the automotive aftermarket. Many exhibitors will also host technical sessions at their booths. The registration fee is $50 until June 27.

Technical

Brake & Front End

JULY 8, 2025

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will debut a student engine assembly competition at its 2025 event. The event takes place in Joe’s Garage, AAPEX’s hands-on training hub, featuring 10 active service bays. Students must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in a vocational or technical program.

Engineering

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo ( AAPEX ) has released the full floor plan and schedule for its annual event in 2025. AAPEX organizers said this change allows attendees to navigate the event more efficiently and focus on the technologies and solutions they need most. NAPA Autotech will lead 18 additional targeted sessions.

Media

Brake & Front End

MARCH 6, 2025

No one can put a price on events that may never happen. There are no secrets to selling shocks and struts. You do not have to inflict fear or panic on the customer to make the sale. Also, you should not have to use mind tricks or tell a story. It comes down to educating the customer about the benefits and asking for the sale.

Vehicle

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 14, 2025

Technically, you don’t… but many experts say you should. While rare, thermal runaway events can happen. So, you’re ready to start servicing EVs in your shop. Cheers to you! A lot of shop owners ask if they need a dedicated EV service bay. It comes down to safety, efficiency, and keeping up with evolving standards.

Insurance

Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2025 Miami E-Prix, held at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway, featured a mix of high-speed oval racing and technical dogleg sections that kept drivers and onlookers like on the edge of their seats. Despite this, it was Hankook Tire that took center stage as the events exclusive tire supplier.

Electric Vehicles

Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2025 Miami E-Prix, held at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway, featured a mix of high-speed oval racing and technical dogleg sections that kept drivers and onlookers like on the edge of their seats. Despite this, it was Hankook Tire that took center stage as the events exclusive tire supplier.

Electric Vehicles

Brake & Front End

JULY 16, 2025

Technically, you don’t, but many experts say you should. While rare, thermal runaway events can happen. So, you’re ready to start servicing EVs in your shop. Cheers to you! A lot of shop owners ask if they need a dedicated EV service bay. It comes down to safety, efficiency and keeping up with evolving standards.

Insurance

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 17, 2025

The ShopOwner Mentorship Award sponsored by NAPA celebrates automotive professionals dedicated to mentoring and developing future technicians in-house, as well as through partnerships with vocational and technical schools. No, Im not talking about our fathers, grandfathers or even Mike Brady (admittedly, all great motivators).

Automotive

Brake & Front End

MARCH 17, 2025

The ShopOwner Mentorship Award sponsored by NAPA celebrates automotive professionals dedicated to mentoring and developing future technicians in-house, as well as through partnerships with vocational and technical schools. No, Im not talking about our fathers, grandfathers or even Mike Brady (admittedly, all great motivators).

Automotive

Brake & Front End

MARCH 11, 2025

.” The Mentorship Award celebrates automotive professionals dedicated to mentoring and developing future technicians in-house as well as through partnerships with vocational and technical schools. One nominee will be named the 2025 winner, and will be recognized by NAPA and ShopOwner at a special event to be held later in the year.

Service Advisor

Vehicle Service Pros

AUGUST 1, 2025

Fortunately, most of these vehicles were already equipped with air conditioning systems and relied on an air conditioning compressor to provide cooling to the passenger cabin. This made it easier for manufacturers to transition to reversible heat pump designs, as they could build on existing components and infrastructure.

Vehicle

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Emergency-type braking events generate excessive heat that can lead to rotor warpage over time. For more tips and tricks for brake repair, visit the ADVICS technical resources library. While cars continue to stack up in the bay, its possible for those small details to slip through the cracks.

Manufacturing

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Indianapolis-based Best-One of Indy has transformed what could be routine vehicle service into an experience that puts people first, whether those people are customers walking through the door or technicians working in the bay. Best-One of Indy has 15 locations and 180 full-time and eight part-time team members.

IT

Brake & Front End

JULY 28, 2025

When the vehicle was finished, Rochon had it inspected back at the dealership and organized a presentation event. The event raised $8,000 for our students,” says Stow. While many people spoke that day, Garrick followed through. “He He approached me afterward and simply asked, ‘What can I do to support your automotive program?’”

Automotive

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 9, 2025

The ASE Instructor Training Conference remains the premier national training event for auto, truck and collision instructors, and will offer over 20 hours of technical update training across multiple tracks. At the conference, he will address ASE’s long-term strategy and how educators play a pivotal role in its success.

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 25, 2025

When the vehicle was finished, Rochon had it inspected back at the dealership and organized a presentation event. The event raised $8,000 for our students,” says Stow. While many people spoke that day, Garrick followed through. “He He approached me afterward and simply asked, ‘What can I do to support your automotive program?’”

Automotive

Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

With trade tensions high and economic issues affecting global markets, BKT USA s Managing Director, Minoo Mehta, warns that unexpected turn of events in terms of tariffs could become very challenging and would tighten margins and put financial pressure on all OTR customers, the OTR tire market and supply chain.

Finance

Vehicle Service Pros

JULY 29, 2025

Products featured in this video: BendPak Cool Boss CB-19SL Portable Evaporative Air Cooler blows chilled air at a volume of 6,840 cubic feet per minute. The CB-19SL stands at just over 44" tall and weighs 40 lbs when empty, and it produces a noise level of 62 dB or less. The "FOUL PLUG" Premium Full Drawer Service Carts , No.

Insurance

Vehicle Service Pros

JULY 17, 2025

About the Author Keith Perkins Keith Perkins has been in the industry for over 19 years, serving in various capacities, including engine machinist and assembler, dyno tuner, diagnostic technician, instructor, technical information specialist, repair technician, and many more roles through the years.

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo ( AAPEX ) has released the full floor plan and schedule for its annual event in 2025. AAPEX organizers said this change allows attendees to navigate the event more efficiently and focus on the technologies and solutions they need most. NAPA Autotech will lead 18 additional targeted sessions.

Media

AutoSuccess

APRIL 17, 2025

It will showcase at high schools, career fairs and automotive events to inspire future technicians. . “The 2024 Corvette is packed with cutting-edge technology, and our students will have the unique opportunity to work on one of the most advanced vehicles on the road today.” ” The donated vehicle is no ordinary Corvette.

Automotive

Vehicle Service Pros

AUGUST 7, 2025

About the Author Email Brandon Steckler Technical Editor | Motor Age Brandon began his career in Northampton County Community College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he was a student of GM’s Automotive Service Educational program. Today, he is an instructor with both Carquest Technical Institute and Worldpac Training Institute.

Banking

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Continental will showcase its latest advancements in tire technology with four technical presentations at the Tire Technology Expo conference. Burkhard Wies, head of applied research and innovation, will open the event with a presentation on the company’s sustainability strategy on Mar. COKOON provides a sustainable alternative.

Technical

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 12, 2025

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo ( AAPEX ) announced that registration is now open for the 2025 event. The annual event brings together buyers and sellers from every segment of the automotive aftermarket. Many exhibitors will also host technical sessions at their booths. The registration fee is $50 until June 27.

Technical

Fender Bender

JULY 27, 2025

If you think about it, you are like a news reporter in that you must relay the repair process using black words on white paper. Additionally, just like a reporter you must research the operations and validate the process using OEM repair procedures and other industry tools.

Collision Repair

Jalopnik

JUNE 10, 2025

While I suppose that is technically true, if you arent properly aware of what it feels like to get a little sideways in your Miata, you are not a good driver. You could be drifting around every corner on your way to the supermarket and not even know it. Comment(s) Recommended

Entertainment

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 11, 2025

.” The Mentorship Award celebrates automotive professionals dedicated to mentoring and developing future technicians in-house as well as through partnerships with vocational and technical schools. One nominee will be named the 2025 winner, and will be recognized by NAPA and ShopOwner at a special event to be held later in the year.

Service Advisor

AutoSuccess

APRIL 14, 2025

Is AI SEO a Trojan Horse or a Marketing Efficiency? B efore you is a great wooden horse. Your advisors and merchants tell you its a great omen that will bring you unimaginable success if you embrace it. But is it filled with promise or peril? The horse isnt a horse; its the AI buzz on everyones mind. You didnt notice RankBrain. AI is not new.

Automotive

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

Technically, you don’t…but many experts say you should. While rare, thermal runaway events can happen. So, you’re ready to start servicing EVs in your shop. Cheers to you! A lot of shop owners ask if they need a dedicated EV service bay. It comes down to safety, efficiency, and keeping up with evolving standards.

Insurance

Eastwood

JANUARY 20, 2025

Documentation for Resale or Show Purposes A detailed log of your time spent on the project adds credibility and value when showcasing the car at events or selling it to a fellow enthusiast. I built a spreadsheet to manually record each days progress (even if it was often only two days a month). It may just be an eye-opener.

Management

Fender Bender

JULY 22, 2025

Chris Dacus always dreamed of owning his own collision repair shop — he was so serious about it, in fact, that he shared his aspirations with his wife, Kena Dacus, on their very first date. “I always knew that was the direction he was going,” Kena says. He didn’t start with much — around 3,000 sq.

Collision Repair

Ratchet + Wrench

JUNE 30, 2025

Whether youre looking for a solid diagnostic tech, a dependable B-level tech, or a sharp service advisor, finding the right person can feel like pulling teeth. And with the skilled labor shortage growing, the pressure is only getting worse. So, if you already offer ASE reimbursement, access to webinars, in-house coaching, or mentorship, say so.

ASE

Jalopnik

JULY 3, 2025

Just 25 of these ultra-light, track-focused-yet-technically-road-going machines will be sold, and each one will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter Each Atom 4RR will be made-to-order, and technical specs as well as pricing will be announced later this year. While it will be street-legal in the UK, no Atom meets the U.S.

Technical

AutoSuccess

JULY 15, 2025

Technically, you don’t… but many experts say you should. While rare, thermal runaway events can happen. So, you’re ready to start servicing EVs in your shop. Cheers to you! A lot of shop owners ask if they need a dedicated EV service bay. It comes down to safety, efficiency, and keeping up with evolving standards.

Insurance

Jalopnik

AUGUST 7, 2025

A familiar face Bugatti Overall the Brouillard is like essentially a fixed-roof coupe version of the roofless Mistral roadster , but with bodywork that is both curvier and more technical. 7, 2025 9:00 am EST Bugatti Coachbuilding has been a major part of Bugattis automobiles since the companys inception.

Car

Jalopnik

JUNE 24, 2025

You can expect Iconic SP will be a good successor for RX-7," Mazda Chief Technical Officer Ryuichi Umeshita said. "You You can expect Iconic SP will be a good successor for RX-7," Mazda Chief Technical Officer Ryuichi Umeshita said. Back in 2023, it even showed off the gorgeous Iconic SP concept shown above to really get us excited.

Engineering