Automotive Aftermarket Industry - Service and Repair
Epicor Acquires Elite EXTRA

The acquisition adds advanced last-mile delivery capabilities across the make, move and sell industries.

Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Move Up in Franchise 400 Ranks

Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service moved up a combined 66 spots.

Sullivan Tire Announces Employee Stock Ownership Plan

By converting to the ESOP, the company will be 100 percent owned by its nearly 1,500 employees.

Sullivan Tire
ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program Marks 10 Years

ALI Certified Lift Inspectors have conducted more than 1.3 million lift inspections to help keep techs safe, ALI said.

Fenix Parts Completes Acquisition of Brothers Auto Parts

The move is expected to expand Fenix Parts’s reach in the Midwest and enhance regional production.

Fenix parts acquires Brothers auto parts
ATD Launches Digital Suite ‘Radius’ During SEMA Show

ATD said Radius is a new digital hub that integrates tires, parts, services and solutions into one connected experience.

ATD Radius software
PartsTech Partners with Bridgestone’s TireConnect

PartsTech has added a network of tire suppliers to its roster of 30,000-plus parts suppliers with TireConnect’s partnership.

PartsTech TireConnect partnership
Bridgestone Takes 5% Stake in Halfords Avayler Software

Avayler software streamlines customer bookings and job execution in the garage, as well as mobile tire service bookings.

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Protractor Adds Digital Vehicle Inspection and VIN Scanner

Protractor’s new innovations were introduced at the 2023 AAPEX and SEMA Shows.

Protractor DVI SEMA
asTech Announces Scanning Support for Tesla Vehicles

asTech diagnostic devices are now able to complete authentic Remote OEM Scans for virtually every Tesla vehicle.

Predii Introduces Generative AI ‘Co-Pilot’ for Auto Repair

It produces reliable, actionable intelligence for service advisors, techs, parts counter people and other automotive pros.

Take 5 Oil Change Opens 300th Franchise Location

Plans for 300 more locations are in the pipeline, the majority of which will be franchise-owned, Take 5 Oil Change said.