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Small Business – Shelby County Reporter

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.…

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5 new upcoming Maruti cars and SUVs and their launch timelines

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…

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Vehlo acquires Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive

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…

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

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…

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Brummie Bling with a Budget: Exploring Affordable Lab-Grown Diamonds in Birmingham

Birmingham, affectionately known as “Brum” to locals, has long been a hub for jewelry enthusiasts. The city’s historic Jewelry Quarter is renowned for its rich legacy in craftsmanship, offering a plethora of glittering gems and exquisite pieces. In recent years, however, a new trend has emerged in the heart of the city: lab-grown diamonds. These innovative and sustainable alternatives to mined diamonds have captured the interest of budget-conscious buyers seeking the perfect “Brummie bling.” Lab grown diamonds Birmingham residents can access offer the same sparkle and allure as their mined counterparts but at a fraction of the cost.Lab-grown diamonds…

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

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…

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Phoenix area auto repair shops are seeing more dead batteries, broken air conditioning and overheated engines during July 2023 extreme heat

Dave Martin Dave Martin inspects a car at his repair shop in Phoenix on July 14, 2023.Our extreme heat is generating extreme business for Phoenix area auto repair shops. For 50 years, Dave Martin’s shop has been servicing cars and trucks. “The last couple weeks have been brutal,” he said. They’re seeing dead batteries, broken air conditioning and overheated engines. Business is up 50% compared to winter months. Martin’s crew works in a big garage with swamp coolers, which he says works well when the humidity is low. Employees are shielded from the sun’s rays but there’s really no…

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Rapid Growth of Global Automotive Collision Repair Market

Dublin, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Automotive Collision Repair Global Market Report 2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offers. According to the report, the global automotive collision repair market grew from $196.41 billion in 2022 to $206.35 billion in 2023, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The market is expected to reach $235.21 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period. The global automotive collision repair market is witnessing steady growth, driven by factors such as increasing automobile subscriptions and the adoption of advanced technologies. A comprehensive market analysis report…

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The Father and Son Creating Memories in Their Unique Bugatti Baby II

The Little Car Company, makers of the limited-edition Bugatti Baby II, is delighted to see one of its Pur Sang models put to fascinating use in the scenic Swiss town of Oberägeri. Dutch entrepreneur, Linferd Huismans, has used his wonderfully personalized Bugatti Baby II to create unforgettable family memories with his four-year-old son. When he collects his son from kindergarten, the pair drives on private roads in the Bugatti Baby II down to the picturesque lake of Oberägeri for an afternoon of fun. The journey has become a regular feature of Linferd and his son’s week as they go to…

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Right to Repair: What’s the future of the automotive aftermarket?

2:09 Stellantis halts construction of Ontario electric vehicle battery plantWally Dingman hates having to turn away customers. It’s what’s kept him in the auto repair business for 40 years. Like the 371,000 Canadians working in the aftermarket industry, Dingman is more than qualified to repair a vehicle. Yet, in the modern age of repair, just knowing how to do it is not enough. “Every day it’s getting more difficult to carry out repairs,” Dingman said. “Our scan tools and our repair software have limited access to information because it’s being held by the manufacturers.” Dingman owns Caughill Automotive in…