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At a time when most businesses are seeing flat to no growth, one repair shop franchise has its sights set on doubling its 19 stores and increasing its estimated $11 million in sales.

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There’s automotive action in South Africa as both imports and exports are on the rise. Despite near-term slumping new-car sales due to all-too-familiar reasons such as a devalued currency, high interest rates and expensive gasoline, OEMs and ve…

There’s no question that, like an experienced desert racer or trail rider, the off-road industry is hunkering down for the long haul.

Jeeps are the Harley-Davidsons of the truck world. Jeep owners not only purchase their Jeep for transportation but also for the dream of a Jeep lifestyle. It’s said that more Jeep owners use their rigs off pavement than owners of any other bran…

The company that filed for Chapter 11 protection just seven years ago is no longer. Federal-Mogul has transformed itself into a global aftermarket contender with aspirations of continued international growth.

If you haven’t invested in your company’s technology standards, "the time to wait is long past," advises Scott Luckett, VP of technology solutions and standards for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).

While attention of late has been focused on the recent acquisition of CSK by O’Reilly, we thought it would be worth taking a few moments to highlight yet another acquisition that, albeit smaller, still carries some importance. In an operating e…

This month, instead of running our regular new product section Supply Line, Styling & Performance is showcasing the latest and greatest products seen at this year’s Off-Road Expo, held from October 3-5 in Pomona, California. Enjoy.

Economic uncertainty has forced some enthusiasts to become more frugal when it comes time to modify their suspension. Today, people want a cost-effective way to enhance performance, aesthetics and fuel efficiency; therefore, huge radical lifts …