Key Performance Indicators Report — October 2020

THE SHOP created the Key Performance Indicators Report to provide shop owners with valuable economic and industry data in an accessible, time-saving manner. Click on any of the links below to access that data in this month’s report that will, with any luck, help you navigate this time of uncertainty.

The Brief

Keeping a cap on COVID-19 cases could be the key to continued economic recovery…

State of Business: Automotive Industry

As the aftermarket prepares for SEMA360, the industry continues to wrestle with COVID-related challenges and an uncertain economic and political environment…

New and Used Vehicle Sales

While new vehicle sales are heading in the right direction, the market is faced with low supply, fewer incentives and high prices…

Recent Vehicle Recalls

A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…

State of the Economy

Economic indicators improved at a greater-than-expected rate over the summer, but the rebound is slowing amid a sharp uptick in new COVID-19 cases…

State of the Manufacturing Sector

While certain industry sectors are experiencing difficulties, manufacturing demand is trending upward…

Consumer Trends

Consumer confidence decreased in October after a sharp increase in September…

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.