Top Journalists in Auto Parts and Accessories
Dan Shine Automotive News / Fixed Ops Journal
Senior editor at Automotive News and editor-in-chief of Fixed Ops Journal, covering dealership service and parts operations and the broader fixed-ops aftermarket. Specialties: Fixed operations, dealership parts & service, aftermarket strategy, F&I
Lurah Lowery Repairer Driven News
Editorial content director reporting on collision repair with a frequent focus on parts standards, sourcing and certification (e.g., CAPA) and R2R policy. Specialties: Collision repair parts sourcing, OEM repair procedures, right-to-repair, insurer relations
Teresa Moss Repairer Driven News
Editorial content director covering the collision sector’s business and regulatory issues, including parts program policies and market dynamics. Specialties: Collision industry policy, parts/program certifications, education & workforce
Don Detore Tire Business
Editor of Tire Business, leading coverage of tire makers, distributors and dealers across the North American aftermarket. Specialties: Tire industry, wholesale/retail distribution, dealer operations, suppliers
Kathy McCarron Tire Business
Senior reporter at Tire Business reporting on tire and auto service market trends, dealer growth and aftermarket events (e.g., AAPEX). Specialties: Tire/auto service, independent dealers, retreading, aftermarket trends
Mike Manges Modern Tire Dealer
Editor of Modern Tire Dealer, covering tire retail operations, product trends and the business of selling tires and related accessories. Specialties: Tire retail, supplier relations, aftermarket business strategy
Joy Kopcha Motor Age / Modern Tire Dealer (Endeavor Business Media)
Managing editor at Motor Age (and Modern Tire Dealer), writing on service-bay trends, shop management and tools used to sell/install parts. Specialties: Service/repair market, shop operations, tools & equipment, tire service
Madison Gehring Motor Age (Endeavor Business Media)
Associate editor producing Motor Age coverage of diagnostics, tools and service products that drive parts sales and installations. Specialties: Technical service content, diagnostics tools, service-bay products
Jay Sicht FenderBender / ABRN (Endeavor Business Media)
Editor-in-chief of FenderBender and ABRN; long-time aftermarket journalist with deep coverage of collision parts procurement and refinish. Specialties: Collision repair business, paint/parts distribution, shop management
Chris Jones Endeavor Business Media (Vehicle Repair Group)
Group Editorial Director overseeing Ratchet+Wrench, Motor Age, ABRN, PTEN and more; veteran editor shaping coverage across parts and accessories verticals. Specialties: Aftermarket media leadership, service/repair, collision, tools, distribution
Jason Stahl BodyShop Business (Babcox Media)
Editor of BodyShop Business covering products, procedures and business issues that directly impact collision parts usage and procurement. Specialties: Collision industry, ADAS/diagnostics, refinish, body shop operations
David Sickels Tire Review (Babcox Media)
Editor of Tire Review, reporting on tire product launches, dealer growth strategies and accessories that drive profitability. Specialties: Tire products, dealer strategy, TPMS/related accessories, industry news
Jeff White Counterman (Babcox Media)
Managing editor of Counterman, focused on product coverage, sales education and distribution topics for auto parts professionals. Specialties: Aftermarket distribution, counter sales best practices, product news
Emma Henderson aftermarketNews (AMN) / Counterman (Babcox Media)
Managing Editor/Producer for AMN and Counterman, producing daily industry news for manufacturers, program groups and retail leadership. Specialties: Aftermarket executive news, M&A, distribution programs, events
Mark Phillips Aftermarket Intel
Editor and video host of Aftermarket Intel, covering global parts and technology news across major international aftermarket events. Specialties: Global aftermarket, trade shows (AAPEX, Automechanika), e-mobility, parts manufacturers
Jason Morgan Fleet Equipment (Babcox Media)
Content director at Fleet Equipment, reporting on truck components, service parts and fleet maintenance trends that drive HD aftermarket demand. Specialties: Heavy-duty aftermarket, fleet maintenance parts, components, sustainability
Jef White THE SHOP Magazine (Cahaba Media)
Editor of THE SHOP Magazine, covering specialty-equipment performance and restyling accessories, with daily B2B news for installers and builders. Specialties: Performance parts, restyling/accessories, off-road/4x4, shop tools
Ellen McKoy SEMA News (contributor)
Veteran freelance journalist and SEMA insider who regularly contributes aftermarket accessories and restyling coverage to SEMA channels and trade media. Specialties: SEMA market, restyling/professional installers, specialty-equipment accessories
John Yoswick CRASH Network
Editor of CRASH Network and creator of the annual Insurer Report Card, widely cited across trade media for insights impacting collision parts and claims. Specialties: Collision industry research, insurer performance, shop operations
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