Schwartz Advisors Archives - aftermarketNews
Why the Grid Can Handle BEVs

The major utility-centric hub and spoke grid system is morphing into a more distributed power network.

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Strategies for Navigating the Aftermarket M&A Landscape

Rick Schwartz shares what factors are attracting investors to the aftermarket and how economic factors influence M&A frequency.

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The Emerging Circular Aftermarket

Disruption in the aftermarket is coming from radical sustainability and the formation of a circular aftermarket.

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Consolidation Trends in the Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket

Brian Cruickshank, partner at Schwartz Advisors, shares why investors are increasingly eyeing this side of the industry.

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Battery Swapping – The Best BEV Business Model

Battery swapping and the supply of “Batteries as a Service” (BaaS) is a superior way to build vehicle brand value, says Schwartz Advisors Derek Kaufman.

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What to Know Before Selling Your Business in the Aftermarket

Managing Partner Keith Zar digs into the pivotal areas business owners in the aftermarket need to evaluate before selling.

RIP Alfa Romeo: Charting out the Future of ICE Powertrains

Alfa Romeo recently announced that its 2023 Tonale plug-in hybrid crossover will be the last to have a gasoline engine.

Auto Parts Distribution Consolidation: Where Are We Headed?

Schwartz Advisors’ Mike Buzzard delves into factors driving auto parts distribution consolidation today.

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Mike Buzzard Named Schwartz Advisors Managing Partner

Buzzard joined Schwartz Advisors in April 2022 and, since that time, he has helped expand its sell-side practice.

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Domestic BEV OEMs – Be Very Afraid

China is well-positioned to flood the BEV market with low-priced BEVs. But will it undercut US and European vehicle OEMs?

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The Shot NOT Heard Around the World

Thanks to the EU, eFuels have the potential to open a host of ICE solutions for our carbon-neutral future.

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Welcome to the Schwartz Advisors Report!

Watch episode 1 in which CEO Rick Schwartz discusses the reason why private equity entered the automotive aftermarket.

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