Category: Automotive repair

Small Business – Shelby County Reporter

By Didi on August 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — According to Technavio, the global automotive aftermarket market size is estimated to grow by USD 164.58 billion from 2022 to 2027. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.26%. Moreover, the growth momentum will accelerate. APAC will account for 39% of the global market’s growth during the forecast period. COVID-19 has had the most negative impact on the global automotive industry in recent years, resulting in a steep fall in demand and a large-scale disruption of the supply chain. It has exerted intense pressure on an already-stressed global automotive market.…

5 new upcoming Maruti cars and SUVs and their launch timelines

By Didi on August 10, 2024

While Maruti Suzuki has played safely in the last two years, the carmaker will be up in action in a full-fledged form with new offerings in 2023. Maruti Suzuki has already previewed two of its offerings in the compact SUV category – Fronx and Jimny – at the Auto Expo 2023, though there’s more in the store for the country’s leading carmaker. Maruti Suzuki Fronx April 2023Maruti Suzuki’s contemporary take on the sub-four-metre segment, the Fronx coupe-SUV will be arriving in April 2023, marking the carmaker’s first-ever big launch for 2023. The new Maruti Suzuki Fronx is based on…

Vehlo acquires Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive

By Didi on August 5, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., January 23, 2023 — Vehlo, a leading provider of software and financial solutions for the automotive repair industry, today announced the acquisition of Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive — software providers consisting of a category of fixed ops solutions focused on shortening the critical “time-to-line” for dealers pre-owned inventory by eliminating waste in reconditioning processes. They now extend Vehlo’s Dealership Fixed Ops customer experience suite beyond the customer-pay side of dealer service operations. “As the industry continues to evolve, we understand the challenges dealerships encounter in building trust through transparency with their customers and the need to drive…

A Texas nonprofit is helping low-income people with car repairs : NPR

By Didi on August 4, 2024

Car trouble can set off a financial crisis for low-income people. In Dallas, a small nonprofit is trying to help, one car repair at a time. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Car repairs are never convenient, but for people who don’t make much money, they can be a major financial hurdle. In Dallas, reporter Kevin (ph) Connelly from member station KERA has the story of a small charity fixing the vehicles that could otherwise drive their owners into debt. CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, BYLINE: About a decade ago, Manuel Tellez’s truck was in pretty bad shape. It was constantly overheating. MANUEL TELLEZ: It was…

Budget-Friendly Brilliance Meets Eco-Conscious: Lab-Grown Diamonds for Birmingham Students

By Didi on May 23, 2024June 15, 2024

In the vibrant and bustling city of Birmingham, students are discovering a unique way to combine luxury and sustainability without breaking the bank. Lab grown diamonds Birmingham is becoming the go-to choice for young scholars who want to indulge in the timeless elegance of diamonds while remaining mindful of their environmental footprint and financial constraints.Lab-grown diamonds, also known as synthetic or cultured diamonds, are created using cutting-edge technology that replicates the natural diamond formation process. This innovative approach not only produces diamonds that are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds but also offers several significant advantages, particularly…

Send in your pick for Shop of the Year!

By on July 23, 2023

Kevin and Stacey Gustafson of Gustafson’s Auto Clinic in Athabasca, Alberta, the 2022 Shop of the YearKnow a shop that has stood out in the last year? A shop that is going above and beyond for its customers? Nominate them for the prestigious Shop of the Year Award, presented by Milwaukee Tool! We want to recognize an auto repair shop that has captured the imagination of the community with its unique approach to customer service, dedication to excellence, training and improving the image of our industry. The annual award is presented by CARS to recognize the best automotive repair…

Tough 24 Hours of Spa Race for Iron Lynx and Iron Dames

By on July 21, 2023

The third round of the 2023 Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup was held at the iconic Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, a track that presents a unique challenge, one that took its toll on the Iron Lynx and Iron Dames teams, cars and drivers. In a mixed-conditions qualifying session that tested a driver’s ability to adapt, the Iron Dames team shone in the spotlight, going fourth overall in the combined times and proceeding to the coveted Superpole session. During the top-20 qualifiers session, Doriane Pin qualified the #83 car P4 in class and P12 on the overall grid. Contact with…

Snap-on (SNA) Q2 Earnings & Sales Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y

By on July 21, 2023

Snap-on Inc. SNA reported second-quarter 2023 results, wherein both earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Moreover, sales and earnings advanced year over year. Results have benefited from continued positive business momentum and contributions from its Value Creation plan. Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 13.7% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 7.5% growth. Q2 Highlights Snap-on’s earnings of $4.89 per share in second-quarter 2023 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.53. The figure also improved by 14.5% from earnings of $4.27 reported in the prior-year quarter. Net sales grew 4.8% year…