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Auto repair platform Straightaway continues to grow, here???s how they do it
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1663+ words) Straightaway’s five founding partner brands have each more than doubled since 2023 and they share their formula for success in expanding to six regions Charlotte, N.C.—Straightaway, a national automotive repair platform, announced this week it has surpassed 100 shops, growing from…...
Sun Auto Tire & Service celebrates 600th store milestone
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (147+ words) The Sun Network opens a new Plaza Tire Service location in Bowling Green, Kentucky, marking growth from 30 stores in 2017 Bowling Green, Ky.—Sun Auto Tire & Service has announced the opening of a new Plaza Tire Service location in Bowling Green,…...
BendPak???s Ranger wheel service equipment achieves safety certification
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (195+ words) Ranger tire changers and wheel balancers are ETL-certified to UL and CSA standards Agoura Hills, Calif.—Peace of mind now comes standard with Ranger Division of BendPak wheel balancers and tire changers. All current models have been ETL-certified to meet…...
New law rewrites rules and what???s available for replacement tires
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (855+ words) Starting in 2029, and getting even tighter in 2033, any new replacement tire sold for normal California passenger cars and SUVs must clear strict eco-efficiency rules Imagine rolling into your local shop for a quick, routine tire swap, only to realize the…...
Delphi adds 30 first-to-market parts in latest line expansions
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (241+ words) Expansions are in Aftermarket Steering & Suspension, Vehicle Electronics, and Fuel Management product portfolios, representing 289 new SKUs Auburn Hills, Mich.—Delphi, a PHINIA Inc. brand, has announced line expansions across its Aftermarket Steering & Suspension, Vehicle Electronics, and Fuel Management product portfolios....
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper name 2026 scholarship recipients
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (805+ words) Kicking off the school year, applications for the 2027 Scholarship Program will open on Sept. 16; here’s how to apply and also donate funds San Antonio—Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper are have announced the recipients of their 2026 scholarship awards. This…...
Worldpac STX draws 2,500 attendees and offers over 43,000 hours of training courses
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (354+ words) From the training floor to the exhibition hall, STX 2026 brought the aftermarket industry together to learn, connect, and celebrate National Harbor, Md.—Worldpac’s 2026 Supplier and Training Expo ran August 19-23, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, bringing together over…...
Worldpac presents Supplier Awards at STX 2026
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (383+ words) Oak Brook, Ill.—Worldpac has recognized nine companies at its 2026 Supplier and Training Expo for outstanding achievements. “STX is meant to create meaningful networking connections, offer unique training experiences, and expose aftermarket professionals to the latest and greatest,” shared John Hamilton,…...
Dynamic Friction Company completes AMECA-certified brake pad coverage
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (218+ words) Front and rear DFC POLICE Brake Pads complete OE-benchmarked evaluation for Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Tahoe police applications Carson, Calif.—Dynamic Friction Company (DFC) has announced that its front and rear brake pads for the 2020-2026 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor and…...
Collision repair cost gap between EVs and ICE vehicles falls to record low
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (311+ words) Average U.S. repairable severity gap for last quarter was just $729; 85% of parts dollars on BEV estimates are for OEM parts, versus 61% for ICE vehicles San Diego—Mitchell’s latest quarterly report reveals that the gap in average claims severity between repairable battery…...