Appearances

Mitchell Collision Podcast
Mitchell Collision Podcast
June 29, 2026
Rick Schwartz sits down with Ryan Mandell from Mitchell Collision for an in-depth discussion on trends...
Aftermarket News (AMN) Drive Time
The Next Wave of VIO Growth
May 19, 2026
Rick Schwartz provides a clearer picture of where the vehicle fleet is headed by analyzing the VIO (Vehicles...
Brian Cruickshank Aftermarket News
What’s Hot in the Aftermarket
September 5, 2025
The automotive aftermarket M&A space continues to face headwinds from tariff uncertainty, according...
Rick Schwartz Aftermarket News
M&A Activity Headed into Q3 2025
July 28, 2025
M&A deal flow in the automotive aftermarket is showing early signs of gaining momentum during the...
Mike Buzzard Aftermarket News
Tariffs Add Complexity, the Aftermarket Remains Resilient
June 27, 2025
Strategies to stay competitive during volatility in the automotive aftermarket.
Brian Cruickshank Aftermarket News
Are Tariffs Slowing Aftermarket M&A?
June 2, 2025
The automotive aftermarket M&A space continues to face headwinds from tariff uncertainty, according...
Aftermarket M&A Activity interview with Rick Schwartz
Aftermarket M&A Activity Slows but Holds Promise
May 6, 2025
Investor sentiment in the motor vehicle aftermarket remains cautious, but aftermarket M&A activity...
Derek Kaufman VIO Update
VIO Forecast Update
April 25, 2025
Once a quarter, we revisit key elements of the forecast and look for ways to expand the model to better...
Derek Kaufman and BEV adoption
BEV Market Challenges
December 19, 2024
While BEV adoption is increasing, Derek Kaufman emphasizes that challenges persist…read more or...
Aftermarket News Schwartz Advisors Report
Takeaways from Automotive Service Summit
October 14, 2024
Rick Schwartz shares key takeaways from the Automotive Service Summit, which his firm co-hosts with Piper...

In The News

The Next Wave of VIO Growth
May 19, 2026
Rick Schwartz provides a clearer picture of where the vehicle fleet is headed by analyzing the VIO (Vehicles...
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Auto tech shortage presents a career opportunity in a well-paid trade
October 9, 2025
Likewise, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation is on pace to fulfill 470 scholarships through...
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What’s Hot in the Aftermarket
September 5, 2025
The automotive aftermarket M&A space continues to face headwinds from tariff uncertainty, according...
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M&A Activity Headed into Q3 2025
July 28, 2025
M&A deal flow in the automotive aftermarket is showing early signs of gaining momentum during the...
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Tariffs Add Complexity, the Aftermarket Remains Resilient
June 27, 2025
Strategies to stay competitive during volatility in the automotive aftermarket.
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Are Tariffs Slowing Aftermarket M&A?
June 2, 2025
The automotive aftermarket M&A space continues to face headwinds from tariff uncertainty, according...
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What’s Happening Here?
May 22, 2025
How will powertrain trends and technologies impact your business? Since 2018, Schwartz Advisors has maintained...
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Aftermarket M&A Activity Slows but Holds Promise
May 6, 2025
Investor sentiment in the motor vehicle aftermarket remains cautious, but aftermarket M&A activity...
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VIO Forecast Update
April 25, 2025
Once a quarter, we revisit key elements of the forecast and look for ways to expand the model to better...
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When Old is Gold
January 13, 2025
Even as the BEV options continue to grow, many consumers are keeping their ICE vehicles longer. Derek...
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