FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City, UT – April 17, 2026 — The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence today announced the appointment of Aaron Woods as President . In this role, Woods will lead the organization’s continued mission of developing high-performing automotive businesses through leadership development, coaching, and industry-focused training programs. Aaron Woods brings extensive experience in automotive business leadership, operational development, and industry coaching....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City, Utah — March 3, 2026 — The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence today announced the formation of Gear Group Holdings LLC , a new strategic holding company established to support long-term growth, operational scalability, and enhanced partnership opportunities within the automotive aftermarket. This announcement represents a structural evolution, not a change in identity. The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence remains fully intact in its...

The Institute today announced an early preview of The Autocademy™ , a new learning and development ecosystem built specifically for modern auto repair businesses. Designed as a structured training ecosystem, the Autocademy supports stronger teams, more capable leaders, and healthier operations, all delivered through one unified ecosystem. As part of this launch, The Institute will officially transition away from the Gear Course Library , moving to a more modern, guided, and community-driven...