The Pulse: Are You Willing to Pay More for Parts that Last Longer? Top Suppliers An annual listing of the Top 100 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers, ranked by North American Aftermarket Sales. Top Program Groups A detailed chart showing pertinent information about today's leading programmed distribution groups. Top Superstores Those store groups that made notable acquisitions or changes over the last 12 months. Association Directory A searchable, international database of automotive aftermarket industry associations. Top Distribution Influences Counterman and aftermarketNews editors present the top 10 topics that affect distribution today. Top Newsmakers 10 individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year. Top News Stories The most significant events to impact the automotive aftermarket in the past year. Top Manufacturer's Reps A comprehensive listing of independent manufacturer's reps serving North America.

The Pulse The Pulse: Which Vehicle Makes Account for Most Volume in Independent Repair Shops?   The Pulse: Reasons for Returns The Pulse: Brake Friction Market   The Pulse: Primary Source of Competition for Jobbers The Pulse: How Much Women and Men Spend On Vehicle Repair, Maintenance   The Pulse: Economic Outlook by Dr. Tim Nash of Northwood University Trends Herman Trend Alert: The Consequences of Virtual Meetings By the end of this year, a surprising 48 percent expect their employers will have policies in place regarding the use of videoconferencing and virtual presence to reduce the need for business travel.