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Graphic announcing partnership between ASE Connects and Worldpac to support technician pipeline development and strengthen connections between industry and education programs.

Fixed Ops•from Staff•March 23, 2026

ASE Connects Partners With Worldpac to Build Technician Numbers

The collaboration is intended to help auto dealerships, automakers and after-market shops further develop the technician pipeline.

Industry•by Lauren Lawrence•March 19, 2026

2026 EV Sales Start Slow

Most U.S. automakers have experienced a decline in electric-vehicle sales as global and North American sales numbers have dropped year-over-year, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

Fixed Ops•by Hannah Mitchell•March 19, 2026

Not as Tickled With Tires

U.S. consumers are finding less satisfaction with the rubber that meets their roads, though their loyalty to tire brands has lately inched up.

Industry•by Lauren Lawrence•March 13, 2026

Mazda Tops in New Safety Assessment

Consumer Reports’ new Safety Verdict ranks vehicles based on federal safety standards, as well as features it believes should be available to all consumers, such as blind-spot warnings.

Photo of a parked Jeep Recon with a mountain peak in the background

Industry•by Hannah Mitchell•March 13, 2026

February Auto Supply Out of Balance

Automakers and dealers have in some cases overstocked lower-demand tiers, though they demonstrated pricing discipline, according to Cox Automotive, which sees the need for greater inventory balance.

aerial view of BMW Spartangburg, South Carolina plant

Industry•by Lauren Lawrence•March 6, 2026

BMW Tops U.S. Exports

In 2025 over 400,000 BMW X models were assembled at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, S.C., which is the automaker’s only U.S.-based manufacturing factory.