Insufficient inventories at dealerships have been unable to meet strong consumer demand, leading to a depressed sales pace and elevated transaction prices…
Author: Stefanie Galeano-Zalutko
KPI — September 2021: Special Report: SEMA Launch Pad
Launch Pad semi-finalist and CEO of MEK Magnet, Monika Kalenski, discusses her experience in the competition and plans for the 2021 SEMA Show…
KPI — September 2021: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — September 2021: State of the Economy
Increasing COVID-19 infections and a severe labor shortage continue to put a damper on economic recovery…
KPI — August 2021: The Brief
With global economic recovery hinging on vaccination efforts, small business owners are losing confidence and are expecting a slowdown in job creation…
KPI — August 2021: State of Business
Kyle Shiminski, vice president and general manager at Warn Industries, offers his insight on the supply chain issues currently impacting the industry…
KPI — August 2021: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — August 21: State of the Economy
While the Federal Reserve says price increases are temporary, the U.S. economy grew less than expected during the last three months and businesses and suppliers are feeling the burn…
KPI — August 2021: Consumer Trends
A decline in consumer sentiment was concentrated in the outlook for the national economy and complaints about high prices for homes, vehicles and household durables…
From the Mag: Charity Begins at Home
AACF’s mission is to support the aftermarket…
KPI — July 2021: The Brief
The aftermarket looks to capitalize on growing digital sales while consumer sentiment and confidence remain relatively stable…
KPI — July 2021: State of Business: Automotive Industry
While strong results in June capped an extraordinary first half of the year, fewer vehicles in inventory at dealerships is finally starting to have a material effect on aggregate industry sales volumes, as buyers struggle to find their desired new vehicles…
KPI — July 2021: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — July 2021: State of the Economy
As the economy fully reopens and consumer confidence continues to rise, economists predict consumer spending will help drive the recovery forward…
KPI — July 2021: Consumer Trends
Consumer sentiment hit its second-highest mark since the start of the pandemic, but the public continues to pay close attention to inflation, unemployment and interest rates…