TD’s 2022 State of the Industry Report
The Transmission Digest Annual Survey of Retail Shops has served as benchmark and planning tool for the industry now for the past 36 years. Charts and tables in this section are based on a survey that was conducted early this year. Where differences are obvious, we separate the responses of transmission specialty shops from general
The effects of supply chain holdup on the transmission industry
Everyone is aware of the current supply chain issues plaguing our industry and many others. Between a lack of raw materials that affect all rubber/paper and steel products and problems with containers at our ports, these are issues that will continue through Q2 of 2022, if not beyond. This is happening during a time when
Manuals today: A specialty option
Manual gearboxes have become much less common in vehicles over the past few decades. The automatic shift transmission became popular—and later dominant—during the 1960s. And, as sure as thunder follows lightning, the business of repairing manual units has decreased steadily as there are fewer of them. Once considered more fuel efficient, manuals have, over time,
Auto Care Industry Expected to Reach $477.6 Billion by 2024
The Auto Care Association has released its award-winning and industry-leading online publications, the 2022 Auto Care Factbook and the 2022 Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual. The annual reports are the go-to source for automotive aftermarket industry data and include critical insight for aftermarket businesses to make informed, data-based decisions for the future. This 31st edition of the Auto Care Factbook report provides new data
Power Test Acquisitions
Power Test, Inc., makes acquisition of Taylor Dynamometer in Milwaukee area.
Solenoid Testing Machine
Hydra-Test’s new machine is enhanced with expanded features.
LSI Hires Todd Cawley as Vice President of Global Sales
Developer of Hot Shot’s Secret hires on the 20-year industry veteran.
Whatever It Takes Celebrates Grand Opening of Three New Locations
WIT opens new branches in Florida, Rhode Island and Arizona.
New Honda Modules
Alto has released friction and steel clutch modules for select Honda transmissions.
MAHLE Motorsport Announces Return to Racing Rebate
MAHLE’s consumer rebate is meant to help builders catch up in light of COVID-19.
OTC Announces Specialty Tool Portfolio Expansion
OTC announces new products for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.
Billet Bolt-Together Converters
From SunCoast, bolt-together converters made to lessen parasitic loss and quicken throttle response.
