On June 10, 2026, the Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC), a prominent council of ASE, officially released its highly anticipated 2026 Automotive, Truck, and Collision Repair Training Benchmarks Survey Report. The data reveals an unprecedented surge in technical upskilling within the North American automotive aftermarket. Participation in this year’s survey skyrocketed by approximately 65% compared […]
In June 2026, Automechanika Astana, the most influential automotive aftermarket trade exhibition in Central Asia and the Caspian region, concluded with unprecedented success in Kazakhstan. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year’s exhibition space was completely sold out weeks in advance, drawing global attention to the skyrocketing demand in the Eurasian automotive aftermarket. Driven by historic […]
On June 8, 2026, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) officially released the new Safety Standards for Insulated Tools and Workstation Protection in the EV Aftermarket. As vehicles featuring 800V and higher high-voltage fast-charging systems experience a global surge in market share, this update establishes a critical safety baseline for automotive technicians worldwide. The new […]
In early June 2026, Automechanika Dubai, one of the world’s most influential automotive aftermarket trade exhibitions, grandly opened at the Dubai World Trade Center. This year’s exhibition attracted over thousands of exhibitors from more than 60 countries, with a record-breaking number of professional buyers from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Given the unique […]
As global consumers’ obsession with automotive originality reaches new heights, international classic car auction houses and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) luxury conglomerates have overhauled their reconditioning playbooks, solidifying PDR as the mandatory choice for exterior cosmetic repairs. Details: In the latest reconditioning guidelines issued by classic car auction giants like RM Sotheby’s, alongside luxury CPO networks […]
At the June 2026 International Automotive Collision Repair Technology Forum, several automated drive-through vehicle body damage scanners (Dent Detection Tunnels), utilizing smart optical refraction principles, emerged as the focal point of the aftermarket’s digital transformation. Details: Traditionally, post-hail insurance appraisals required technicians to manually mark hundreds of tiny dimples using handheld linear lights—a process that […]