Author: Stefanie Galeano-Zalutko

KPI — March 2022: The Brief

More than 440.8 million COVID-19 cases and 5.9 million deaths have been confirmed across the globe. Vaccination efforts remain a top priority among health and government officials, with the ultimate goal of reaching herd immunity. Approximately 10.5 billion doses have been administered around the world, with 215 million Americans, or 65.3% of the total U.S.… Continue reading KPI — March 2022: The Brief

KPI — March 2022: State of Business — Automotive Industry

Global Light Vehicle (LV) sales crossed the finish line at 81.3 million units in 2021. Despite a 5% year-over-year increase, the global market remains down 10% compared to 2019. The new year started on a positive note, with volume in China up 4.6%. Some markets across Europe also posted strong improvement, including Germany and the… Continue reading KPI — March 2022: State of Business — Automotive Industry

KPI — March 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls

2014 Kia Soul Vehicles Affected: Approximately 128,300 model-year 2014 Kia Souls are being recalled. The Problem: In January, the company issued a recall because the airbag control unit cover was coming into contact with a memory chip, thus potentially damaging the electrical circuits in later-model (2017-2019) Souls and Soul EVs. Now, the airbag control unit… Continue reading KPI — March 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls

KPI — March 2022: State of the Economy

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased .8% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising .6% in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The all-items index increased 7.9% before seasonal adjustment over the past 12 months – the largest increase since January 1982. Key Takeaways, Courtesy of… Continue reading KPI — March 2022: State of the Economy

KPI — March 2022: Consumer Trends

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased again in February. The Index now stands at 110.5 (1985=100), down from 111.1 in January and 115.8 in December. The Present Situation Index – based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions – improved to 145.1 from 144.5 last month. The Expectations Index – based… Continue reading KPI — March 2022: Consumer Trends