Cotati Speed Shop: ‘Complacency is not Tolerable’
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was originally posted in Volume 9 of PowerPress, a regular newsletter produced by Driven Performance Brands (DPB), which is sponsored by Flowmaster, Hurst, B&M,...
View ArticleTint World Teams Up with Keystone Automotive Operations
THE SHOP NewsTint World Automotive Styling Centers has formed a distribution partnership with Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. to provide customers with more specialty automotive aftermarket...
View ArticleGarage Gurus to Host Second Facebook Live Event
THE SHOP NewsGarage Gurus will hold its second Facebook Live event at 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Garage Gurus is the national training platform of Federal-Mogul Motorparts.Featuring Guru John...
View ArticleAutomotive Aftermarket Rallies for Houston
THE SHOP NewsThe Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) is making preparations to aid aftermarket families affected by hurricane Harvey.“It is very early in the process, but our intention...
View ArticleAAM Group Partners With Illumaware to Manage ACES/PIES Data
THE SHOP NewsThe AAM Group has chosen Illumaware’s Evokat service to create supplemental product data for its ACES and PIES catalog data. Specifically, Evokat will help AAM fill holes in the data it...
View ArticleObama Overtime Rules Appear Defeated as Justice Department Drops Appeal
Chris OpferThe Justice Department Sept. 5 asked a federal appeals court to dismiss the DOJ’s appeal in the ongoing battle over a stalled Obama overtime rule that was expected to make some 4 million...
View ArticleCAN Names Sales Rep of the Year
THE SHOP NewsCustom Automotive Network (CAN) membership named R&R Marketing Consultants as 2017 Sales Rep of the Year. The award is voted on by CAN membership in recognition of demonstrating...
View ArticleShop Owner Grabs Attention for Being Mad Scientist
Not all hybrids are fuel-efficient. One, in fact, is designed to burn fuel—aviation fuel.A vehicle named P.A.R.T. is the world’s only Plymouth Air Radial Truck, according to its bulder. Gary Corns,...
View ArticleTint World Names Franchisee of the Year
THE SHOP NewsTint World Automotive Styling Centers has named Danny Shenko as the company’s 2017 Franchisee of the Year.Awarded at the International Franchise Association (IFA) Franchise Action Network...
View ArticleRestoration Shop Owner Prepares 1917 Oakland for Yellowstone Trail Tour
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner's Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regular contributes articles and industry-driven...
View ArticleALI Introduces Updated Online Lift Safety Training
THE SHOP NewsAutomotive Lift Institute (ALI), the trade association dedicated to vehicle lift safety, has completely updated its popular Lifting It Right online training course.The interactive course...
View ArticleKeystone Automotive Operations Acquires Topline Systems
THE SHOP NewsKeystone Automotive Operations has acquired Topline Systems Inc., a dealer and retail software development company that specializes in dealership/shop management and point-of-sale products...
View ArticleRough Start for Yellowstone 1917 Oakland Trip
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following blog was written by John Gunnell, owner of Gunner's Great Garage Restoration Shop in Manawa, Wisconsin. Gunnell regular contributes articles and industry-driven...
View ArticleAACF Applications Up 78 Percent Since Hurricane Harvey
THE SHOP NewsThe The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has entered phase two of urgent response to aftermarket families affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria, deadly...
View ArticleKingpin University Debuts New Payment Structure
THE SHOP StaffKingpin University (KPU) is it introducing a new pay plan for its professional installation, retail management and fabrication training courses. The three-tiered membership structure...
View ArticleTint World Releases New Nano Ceramic Coatings for Cars
THE SHOP StaffTint World Automotive Styling Centers will now offer Nano Ceramic Coatings.The ultra-durable, scratch resistant, water resistant, and super glossy coatings can be applied to the exterior...
View ArticleArkansas Classic Parts Retailer Hits a 30-Year Milestone
THE SHOP StaffFor 30 years, H&H Classic Parts has been selling classic Chevrolet parts. A family business, H&H started out as a side business for Herman and Liz Smith, operating out of a small...
View ArticleWhere Are You in Your Entrepreneurial Life Cycle?
Ami KassarJust as we experience spring, summer, fall and winter each year, there are a similar number of cycles for entrepreneurs. It’s extremely important to understand into which cycle you presently...
View ArticleDocumentary with Industry Stars Influences Aspiring Technicians
THE SHOP StaffChanging Gears is an inspiring new documentary that takes viewers under the hood of the greater car industries. The film came to fruition thanks to a partnership between Universal...
View ArticleSeven Best Practices to Budget (and Spend) for Marketing
Andy SlipherFor anyone charged with allocating marketing dollars, it can seem like an arduous and even dicey process to decide how much to spend annually, and on what. For some, it’s the autopilot...
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