Kevin Mallock

3 days ago | motor.com | Kevin Mallock

Tariff policy changes by the day. Executive orders with uncertain enforcement. Shifting incentives for electrification. We’re in a period of heightened uncertainty, and it’s hitting the trucking industry hard. One way fleet operators are reacting? Safety and compliance teams are doubling down on the basics to make sure they’re in full control of the factors within their ability to manage.

1 week ago | motor.com | Kevin Mallock

Tariffs, trade shifts and supply chain volatility aren’t just headline issues—they’re daily realities for parts distributors, service bays and fleet operators alike. When every cost increase or sourcing delay can ripple across operations, staying agile isn’t optional—it’s critical. That’s why MOTOR has developed a set of digital tools and insights designed to help businesses navigate uncertainty with confidence.

1 week ago | motor.com | Kevin Mallock

When SEMA opened the doors to its first Garage in Diamond Bar, CA, in 2014, it was to help its 7,500 member companies not only meet the demands of today’s automotive aftermarket but to stay two steps ahead of whatever’s coming next. It’s become a proving ground, a collaboration hub, and, for many small manufacturers, the reason their products make it off the drawing board and into the hands of customers across the country.

1 week ago | motor.com | Kevin Mallock

The smartest shops won’t just have the best tools—they’ll know how to use AI to elevate human expertise.

2 weeks ago | motor.com | Kevin Mallock

Artificial Intelligence continues to show great potential in the auto insurance industry, even if the traditionally conservative insurance industry has been deliberate in how they roll it out in their day-to-day workflow. AI stands to revolutionize most areas of the auto insurance industry, from customer service to underwriting, and even claims processing and fraud detection. But in actual practice, the industry is still in its early days of adoption. AI will likely be rolled out in phases.