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10/28/2026

When does a high-mileage engine actually need high-mileage oil?

Learn what these oils are designed to address and what technicians should consider when choosing the right oil for an aging engine.

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Learn how engine aging affects seals, deposits and oil consumption, and when high-mileage oil may help protect long-serving vehicles.

10/27/2026

Intermittent A/C problems can be difficult to pin down when the system works normally most of the time.

In the latest MOTOR Shop Talk, Dennis Ripple walks through a 2015 Ford Explorer A/C diagnosis and explains how to test the externally controlled variable displacement compressor.

Read the full Shop Talk: https://hubs.ly/Q04C3xHw0

10/27/2026

One week until AAPEX 2026!

MOTOR will be at Booth V846 with hands-on demos, product experts and automotive data solutions built for shops, fleets, retailers, OEMs and technology platforms.

If you’re heading to Las Vegas, make plans to meet with us.
Book a meeting with MOTOR at AAPEX: https://hubs.ly/Q04zlYBK0

10/26/2026

Three lives. A changing road. How far will you get in MOTOR Run? 🎮

Dodge obstacles, collect tires and challenge yourself before AAPEX! You can also enter the optional sweepstakes October 26–November 2 for a chance to win Meta glasses.

Heading to the show? Meet the MOTOR team at booth V846 and discover what’s new: https://hubs.ly/Q04CgMTS0

10/23/2026

Join MOTOR at AAPEX for our Networking Happy Hour & MOTOR 2026 Top 20 Awards.

Stop by Booth V846 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 3:30–5:00 PM to unwind with the MOTOR team, connect with fellow aftermarket professionals and celebrate this year’s Top 20 Awards winners.

Planning to attend? RSVP and meet MOTOR at AAPEX: https://hubs.ly/Q04zlXfK0

10/22/2026

A hybrid battery can look perfectly healthy when the vehicle is sitting still. But what happens when the battery is asked to work? 🔋

Learn how dynamic load testing can reveal battery behavior that static readings may not show and why repeatable test conditions matter.

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A case study shows how load testing reveals weak hybrid battery blocks that static readings miss, helping technicians make recommendations.

10/21/2026

AAPEX is a busy show and your time matters.

When you book a meeting with MOTOR in advance, we’ll match you with the right product expert and tailor the conversation to your business—shop, fleet, retail, OEM or technology platform.

No waiting in line. No generic conversation. Just 30 minutes focused on what you want to see: https://hubs.ly/Q04zlyPv0

10/20/2026

How much are automotive data gaps costing the aftermarket? 🔍

At AAPEX 2026, MOTOR's Paul Moszak will explore how incomplete data contributes to wrong-part orders and fitment issues and what the industry can do about it.

Learn more about MOTOR at AAPEX: https://hubs.ly/Q04ByTy40

10/20/2026

Tires and alignment aren't just routine maintenance anymore. They're key to ADAS performance, EV efficiency and safe vehicle operation.

🎥 Watch the latest MOTOR News episode: https://hubs.ly/Q04B1dMK0

10/19/2026

At Booth V846, MOTOR will be offering live walkthroughs of MOTOR Insights Navigator, featuring expanded OEM service and repair content, including ADAS, with advanced search designed to speed up every repair.

Want to see it for yourself?

Book a demo at the booth: https://hubs.ly/Q04zlsHV0