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Bend Pak Introduces APEX AT26 Swing-Arm Tire Changer
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (407+ words) Built for professionals and affordable for enthusiasts, the new APEX by Bend Pak AT26 swing-arm tire changer handles low-profile, stiff-sidewall and larger-diameter tires. Designed around the features that matter most, without add-ons that can drive up complexity and cost, the AT26 provides…...
Kenda Names General Manager of Martin Wheel
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (363+ words) Kenda Tire'has appointed Jason Schiavoni as general manager of Martin Wheel. The company provides specialty tires, wheels and assemblies to OEM, aftermarket and distribution channels across North America. Schiavoni brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, sales…...
Fleet Vehicles Are Quietly Becoming a Major Aftermarket Force
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (420+ words) The automotive aftermarket has traditionally focused on privately owned vehicles. But a growing share of the vehicle population now operates in fleet environments " and that shift could reshape service demand in the years ahead. According to the Schwartz Advisors Mobility…...
Women at the Wheel: Bonnie Miller
9+ hour, 1+ min ago (328+ words) Inductee Bonnie Miller is Vice President, Payroll Services, at Fisher Auto Parts " Federated. What is the proudest accomplishment of your career? I have built a career defined by loyalty, growth and leadership rising through multiple departments to become vice president…...
Automated Tire Launches 'Smart Bay' AI Tire Change Platform
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (338+ words) Automated Tire Inc. (ATI), a physical AI and robotics company modernizing the automotive service bay, announced its emergence from stealth and unveiled Smart Bay, an AI-powered robotic platform for automotive services. The initial applications focus on tire changes, wheel balancing…...
Schaeffler Starts Multi Mode Hybrid Transmission Volume Production
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (632+ words) We Value Your Privacy Omeda cookie, handles trigger and fire of ads across the site. cookie set by Youtube (Google, Alphabet Inc.) used to store user preferences related to video playback when users interact with embedded You Tube videos on…...
Key Findings of Software-Defined Vehicles
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (522+ words) We Value Your Privacy Omeda cookie, handles trigger and fire of ads across the site. cookie set by Youtube (Google, Alphabet Inc.) used to store user preferences related to video playback when users interact with embedded You Tube videos on…...
Michelin Tread Vision, Predictive Tire Highlight Data-Driven Tire Management
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (537+ words) Tread Vision by Michelin Retread Technologies applies artificial intelligence, robotics, and data analysis to the retread process. The system is designed to improve consistency, reduce variability, and increase throughput in retread operations. A central component of the system is Tread…...
PACCAR Parts To Highlight TRP, Online Parts Counter at MATS
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (314+ words) PACCAR Parts will return to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) March 2628, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky, to highlight its TRP line of all-makes parts and e-commerce solutions for parts management. The company will focus on support for customers" parts needs. Booth No....
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Centers Earn CARFAX Honors
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) Valvoline announced that the vast majority of its company-operated and franchised service centers nationwide have earned placement on the CARFAX 2025 Top-Rated Service Center list. The company said the recognition reflects consistently strong guest feedback. According to CARFAX, 97 percent of Valvoline…...