ACVA $10.50 ADNT $16.61 -3.37% ▼ ADSE $9.70 +1.57% ▲ AAP $46.92 +1.43% ▲ AEVA $10.17 +3.25% ▲ ALSN $106.32 -2.97% ▼ APTV $42.69 -2.98% ▼ ARBE $0.43 -0.46% ▼ ABG $172.65 -0.45% ▼ AML.L -2.07% ▼ AMV0.DE -3.27% ▼ AUR $4.81 -1.79% ▼ ALV $114.67 -4.44% ▼ AN $161.05 -0.49% ▼ AZO $3,200.76 -2.18% ▼ BMW.DE +0.42% ▲ BEEM $0.91 +1.22% ▲ BLNK $0.38 -3.75% ▼ BWA $54.96 -0.07% ▼ 5108.T -0.08% ▼ 1211.HK +6.23% ▲ CARG $31.52 -3.70% ▼ KMX $51.55 -2.66% ▼ CARS $10.94 +0.27% ▲ CVNA $57.81 -1.40% ▼ CHPT $8.35 +2.90% ▲ DAN $26.83 -3.26% ▼ DORM $125.24 -1.73% ▼ DRVN $11.74 -0.68% ▼ EVGO $1.02 -1.92% ▼ RACE $393.28 -1.10% ▼ F $11.60 -2.85% ▼ FRVIA.PA -4.31% ▼ GTX $21.55 -0.23% ▼ 0175.HK +0.99% ▲ GM $75.92 -1.72% ▼ GNTX $20.66 -4.97% ▼ GEST.MC -2.60% ▼ 2333.HK +1.84% ▲ GPI $244.97 +0.90% ▲ 2238.HK +1.52% ▲ HSAI $13.13 +8.42% ▲ HMC $34.15 -1.24% ▼ 005380.KS -1.50% ▼ INVZ $0.22 +0.67% ▲ KEMPOWR.HE -0.97% ▼ LEA $116.69 -1.62% ▼ 373220.KS -1.92% ▼ LI $11.39 -0.52% ▼ LNR.TO +0.27% ▲ LAD $295.57 +1.55% ▲ LKQ $17.42 -22.47% ▼ LCID $3.52 +2.33% ▲ MGA $63.97 -1.04% ▼ M&M.NS -0.10% ▼ MRE.TO -0.63% ▼ MARUTI.NS +0.54% ▲ 7261.T +0.05% ▲ MBGYY $11.34 -1.99% ▼ ML.PA -0.19% ▼ 7211.T -0.32% ▼ MBLY $6.54 -5.63% ▼ MOD $133.34 -1.92% ▼ NAAS $2.49 -10.75% ▼ NIO $3.29 -0.28% ▼ 7201.T -0.81% ▼ ORLY $89.92 -2.24% ▼ OPLN $37.69 -0.95% ▼ OPM.PA -1.26% ▼ OUST $29.69 +6.97% ▲ 6752.T -1.44% ▼ PAG $212.33 +0.10% ▲ PHIN $57.32 +0.32% ▲ PIRC.MI -0.68% ▼ PSNY $3.67 +4.86% ▲ PONY $5.14 +3.42% ▲ P911.DE -2.78% ▼ QS $4.03 -2.58% ▼ RNO.PA -2.23% ▼ RIVN $11.83 -1.50% ▼ 006400.KS -4.57% ▼ SAH $61.28 -2.95% ▼ STLA $4.06 -4.47% ▼ 7270.T +0.74% ▲ 5110.T -0.97% ▼ 7269.T +1.77% ▲ TSLA $372.22 -0.30% ▼ GT $4.27 -3.61% ▼ 5101.T -3.24% ▼ 5105.T -1.81% ▼ TM $196.79 +1.30% ▲ FR.PA -11.30% ▼ VVV $31.63 -0.50% ▼ VFS $3.07 +4.07% ▲ VC $76.37 -6.52% ▼ VOW3.DE +0.29% ▲ VOLCAR-B.ST -24.23% ▼ WBX $2.65 +0.38% ▲ WRD $4.17 +0.00% ▲ XPEV $9.21 +1.43% ▲ ACVA $10.50 ADNT $16.61 -3.37% ▼ ADSE $9.70 +1.57% ▲ AAP $46.92 +1.43% ▲ AEVA $10.17 +3.25% ▲ ALSN $106.32 -2.97% ▼ APTV $42.69 -2.98% ▼ ARBE $0.43 -0.46% ▼ ABG $172.65 -0.45% ▼ AML.L -2.07% ▼ AMV0.DE -3.27% ▼ AUR $4.81 -1.79% ▼ ALV $114.67 -4.44% ▼ AN $161.05 -0.49% ▼ AZO $3,200.76 -2.18% ▼ BMW.DE +0.42% ▲ BEEM $0.91 +1.22% ▲ BLNK $0.38 -3.75% ▼ BWA $54.96 -0.07% ▼ 5108.T -0.08% ▼ 1211.HK +6.23% ▲ CARG $31.52 -3.70% ▼ KMX $51.55 -2.66% ▼ CARS $10.94 +0.27% ▲ CVNA $57.81 -1.40% ▼ CHPT $8.35 +2.90% ▲ DAN $26.83 -3.26% ▼ DORM $125.24 -1.73% ▼ DRVN $11.74 -0.68% ▼ EVGO $1.02 -1.92% ▼ RACE $393.28 -1.10% ▼ F $11.60 -2.85% ▼ FRVIA.PA -4.31% ▼ GTX $21.55 -0.23% ▼ 0175.HK +0.99% ▲ GM $75.92 -1.72% ▼ GNTX $20.66 -4.97% ▼ GEST.MC -2.60% ▼ 2333.HK +1.84% ▲ GPI $244.97 +0.90% ▲ 2238.HK +1.52% ▲ HSAI $13.13 +8.42% ▲ HMC $34.15 -1.24% ▼ 005380.KS -1.50% ▼ INVZ $0.22 +0.67% ▲ KEMPOWR.HE -0.97% ▼ LEA $116.69 -1.62% ▼ 373220.KS -1.92% ▼ LI $11.39 -0.52% ▼ LNR.TO +0.27% ▲ LAD $295.57 +1.55% ▲ LKQ $17.42 -22.47% ▼ LCID $3.52 +2.33% ▲ MGA $63.97 -1.04% ▼ M&M.NS -0.10% ▼ MRE.TO -0.63% ▼ MARUTI.NS +0.54% ▲ 7261.T +0.05% ▲ MBGYY $11.34 -1.99% ▼ ML.PA -0.19% ▼ 7211.T -0.32% ▼ MBLY $6.54 -5.63% ▼ MOD $133.34 -1.92% ▼ NAAS $2.49 -10.75% ▼ NIO $3.29 -0.28% ▼ 7201.T -0.81% ▼ ORLY $89.92 -2.24% ▼ OPLN $37.69 -0.95% ▼ OPM.PA -1.26% ▼ OUST $29.69 +6.97% ▲ 6752.T -1.44% ▼ PAG $212.33 +0.10% ▲ PHIN $57.32 +0.32% ▲ PIRC.MI -0.68% ▼ PSNY $3.67 +4.86% ▲ PONY $5.14 +3.42% ▲ P911.DE -2.78% ▼ QS $4.03 -2.58% ▼ RNO.PA -2.23% ▼ RIVN $11.83 -1.50% ▼ 006400.KS -4.57% ▼ SAH $61.28 -2.95% ▼ STLA $4.06 -4.47% ▼ 7270.T +0.74% ▲ 5110.T -0.97% ▼ 7269.T +1.77% ▲ TSLA $372.22 -0.30% ▼ GT $4.27 -3.61% ▼ 5101.T -3.24% ▼ 5105.T -1.81% ▼ TM $196.79 +1.30% ▲ FR.PA -11.30% ▼ VVV $31.63 -0.50% ▼ VFS $3.07 +4.07% ▲ VC $76.37 -6.52% ▼ VOW3.DE +0.29% ▲ VOLCAR-B.ST -24.23% ▼ WBX $2.65 +0.38% ▲ WRD $4.17 +0.00% ▲ XPEV $9.21 +1.43% ▲
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Niterra Names Donny Seyfer Automotive Trailblazer of the Year

October 23, 2026 · by APW Pipeline
Niterra Names Donny Seyfer Automotive Trailblazer of the Year

Niterra North America, Inc. announced Donny Seyfer, executive officer of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), as the recipient of its 2026 Automotive Trailblazer of the Year Award. Established in 2025, the annual award recognizes individuals whose leadership and innovation help advance the automotive service and repair industry.

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A third-generation shop owner with more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Seyfer has dedicated his career to supporting independent automotive repair professionals. Through his leadership at NASTF, he has helped advance technical resources, training opportunities, and secure credentialing solutions that enable technicians and shop owners to navigate increasingly complex vehicle technologies.

His contributions include supporting secure vehicle data access initiatives, advancing Vehicle Security Professional (VSP) credentialing, and expanding operational resources for independent repair facilities nationwide. Through these efforts, Seyfer has helped strengthen the technical capabilities and professional development of the automotive service community, Niterra said.

“Donny Seyfer is a true champion for the repair community. Through his leadership at NASTF, he has built trusted bridges between automakers and independent repairers, ensuring that independent bays remain competitive, safe, and fully equipped. Therefore, we are honored to have him be selected as this year’s recipient,” said Philip Austin, manager of technical training at Niterra North America.

The Automotive Trailblazer of the Year Award reflects Niterra North America‘s commitment to technical education, professional growth, and collaboration across the automotive aftermarket. Seyfer’s career exemplifies the value of sharing expertise, developing practical resources, and helping service professionals succeed as automotive technology continues to evolve, the company said.