To Hire or Not to Hire a Shop Foreman? That Is the Question
By Dennis Ripple
A former shop foreman explains why hiring one can bring major benefits to a repair facility and why the answer should be a clear “yes.”
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Featured Content
How Battery Health Monitoring Lets Fleets Schedule Maintenance Around Delivery Routes
By Jack Shaw
Battery health monitoring gives fleets real-time insight into vehicle readiness.
Best Practices for the Mom-and-Pop Shop: Run on Your Numbers, Not Someone Else’s Shop Accounting
By Pam Oakes
A four-bay family shop on the corner is a different animal from a chain store—and chasing another shop’s averages is how good operators burn out.
Decarbonization Won’t Wait: Why Optimizing Today’s Fleet Engines Matters More Than Ever
By Todd Anderson
Advances in fuel injection, combustion control and exhaust aftertreatment are enabling engines to operate more efficiently and more cleanly than ever before.
Articles
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Leona ScottHow to Evaluate Scanners, Software and Subscriptions Based on ROI, Not Hype
One of the most common mistakes operators make is assuming a tool that works in one shop will automatically work in another.
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Greg ReynoldsHow Modern Lubricant Technology Enables Start-Stop Systems
Stop-start systems have been deployed in many modern vehicles for their positive impact on fuel efficiency and emissions reductions.
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Dennis RippleMOTOR Shop Talk: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado
MOTOR Shop Talk is a forum for its automotive repair professional readers to ask for service advice from our resident technician professional.
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Rob MerwinChanges to USMCA Could Impact Automakers and Suppliers
Proposed changes would raise North American content requirements for autos from 75% to 82%, with 50% of total value sourced from U.S. factories. 
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Landon MacKayReducing Downtime for Home Service Businesses Demands Proactive Fleet Management
From preventive maintenance to data-driven fleet decisions, home service companies can protect uptime and productivity. 
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Megan JonesWomen in the Industry: Shari Pheasant
There are many moving parts in the automotive industry, but as shop owner and consultant Shari Pheasant points out, at its core, it is driven by people. 
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Neeraj PalThe Future of Fleet Inspections: How AI and Automation Are Replacing the Manual Walkaround
Discover how AI-powered fleet inspections reduce downtime, improve maintenance planning, and increase vehicle inspection accuracy.
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Inside MOTOR
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Press ReleaseVoting Now Open for the 2026 MOTOR Top 20 Awards
Industry professionals and automotive enthusiasts are invited to help recognize the solutions driving the future of automotive.
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BlogMOTOR Webinar: Explore Fleet Maintenance Intelligence
Join MOTOR’s webinar to learn how leading fleets improve uptime, reduce downtime, and boost maintenance efficiency.
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BlogTrusted Data Takes Center Stage at Auto Care Connect 2026
Discussions at Auto Care Connect 2026 reinforced the aftermarket’s need for accurate data, operational efficiency and stronger industry collaboration.
NewsBreak
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ATMC Announces 2026 Training Benchmarks Survey Results
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EVPRO+ Myth Busters: LCR Meters vs. EV Motor Diagnostics
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New White Paper Explores Future of Smart Manufacturing
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AAPEX 2026 Unveils Show and Floor Plan Enhancements
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UTI Expands EV and Hybrid Training Nationwide
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Michelin Backs TIA Scholarship Program
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EV Battery End-of-Life Two-Part Webinar Series Coming in August
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Revv’s United ADAS Collective Launches On-Demand Learning to Expand Access to ADAS Education
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