MOTOR

07/16/2026

A labor rate isn't something you copy from the shop down the street. It's something you calculate.

This guide shares practical advice for independent repair shops on understanding costs, tracking KPIs and building a business around your own numbers, not industry averages.

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Learn how repair shops can improve profitability with smarter labor rates, KPI tracking, parts pricing, and operational discipline.

07/16/2026

Have you voted yet?

The MOTOR Top 20 Awards are determined by public vote, giving industry professionals and enthusiasts the opportunity to recognize the innovations making a measurable impact across the automotive landscape.

Review the 2026 entries and cast your vote today. https://www.motor.com/motor-gps/top-20-awards/voting/

07/16/2026

Have you cast your vote for the 2026 MOTOR Top 20 Awards?

This year’s nominees represent innovation across automotive service and repair, parts supply, heavy-duty transportation, technology and OEM support. Check out this year's entries and vote today. https://hubs.ly/Q04nPdSM0

07/15/2026

The automotive industry is powered by people.

In our latest Women in the Industry profile, Shari Pheasant shares how leadership, trust, and investing in people have helped build a successful shop and consulting business.

Read her story:

Discover how award-winning shop owner Shari Pheasant builds stronger teams through leadership, mentorship, and meaningful workplace culture.

07/14/2026

Unexpected battery failures can throw an entire delivery schedule off track.

With battery health monitoring, fleet managers can identify potential issues early and schedule maintenance before vehicles end up on the side of the road.

Learn how predictive battery monitoring is helping fleets reduce downtime:

Learn how battery health monitoring helps fleets reduce downtime, extend battery life, and improve maintenance scheduling efficiency.

07/14/2026

I've watched this play out across the industry: shops treating supply chain disruption as a temporary crisis are still firefighting.

The ones pulling ahead? They made a strategic choice-investing in data visibility and predictive tools before the next shortage hits. It's not about having the biggest inventory. It's about seeing what's coming.

Swipe to see what winning operations are actually doing, then head to the full MOTOR News piece for the implementation playbook.

07/13/2026

Voting is now open for the 2026 MOTOR Top 20 Awards!

Explore this year’s nominees and help spotlight the tools, technologies, training and solutions driving the automotive industry forward.

Vote now: https://www.motor.com/motor-gps/top-20-awards/voting/

07/13/2026

The 2026 MOTOR Top 20 Awards voting period is underway.

Take a look at this year’s nominees and vote for the innovations you believe are helping move the automotive industry forward.

Vote here: https://hubs.ly/Q04p19-C0

07/10/2026

Consumers are changing where they go for auto service.

According to new survey data, chains have surpassed dealerships as the most frequent service provider for the first time in 10 years.

Here’s what’s driving the shift:

New research shows repair chains gaining market share as dealerships face higher prices and declining customer satisfaction.

07/09/2026

In this video, we delve into the digital transformation happening in the automotive industry. Discover how integration across systems enhances operations and customer experience.