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The do-it-for-me (DIFM) auto repair market is on the verge of significant transformation, with Gen Z poised to play a larger role beginning in 2026. According to a new report by Lang Marketing, this shift will reshape buying habits in the auto repair industry, where 90 per cent of the current market is dominated by Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials (or Gen Y).
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Hankook Tire s newest all-weather tire, the Weatherflex GT, was introduced alongside a new product family that Hankook hopes will be synonymous with enhanced performance in diverse conditions and an overall enhanced customer focus. As all-weather tires gain traction in the U.S. market, Hankook is positioning this tire as a year-round solution that balances safety, convenience, and durability key features demonstrated during a ride-and-drive launch event at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Il
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The annual NADA Women Driving Auto Retail (WDAR) event at the NADA Show celebrates gender diversity in the auto retail industry. This highly anticipated gathering will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and offers both formal and informal networking opportunities, along with empowering talks from inspiring speakers. Following the breakfast, Emmy award-winning TV producer Lindsay Shookus shares her secrets to navigating high-pressure situations.
If you were interested in picking up the electric Ram 1500 REV pickup, youre going to have to wait a bit. Slowing EV demand , specifically for half-ton electric pickups, has led the automaker to change the rollout plans for its pair of electrified trucks. The electric Ram REV is now delayed until 2026, while the Read more.
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Utah-based Burt Brothers Tire & Service has acquired Tire Buster’s service centers in Payson and American Fork, Utah. These locations will continue to operate under the Tire Buster’s name, and existing employees will be retained, Burt Brothers said. Burt Brothers is also nearing completion of a new store in Pleasant View, Utah, expected to open before the new year.
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It seems like weve been hearing about Porsches plan to electrify the Boxster and Cayman for eons , yet weve never seen anything closer to production-ready than the Mission R concept from back in 2021. A new report from Automobilwoche says why that may be: Porsche is simply struggling with the cars development. Read more.
Les Schwab Tire Centers has acquired four Four States Tire & Service locations, which operate in Colorado and New Mexico. Four States Tire & Service’s leadership expressed enthusiasm about the transition. “We are thrilled to join the Les Schwab family,” said Robby Wright of Four States Tire & Service. “Their reputation for quality, integrity, and a customer-first approach aligns perfectly with our own values.
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