Race Sport Lighting will be exhibiting (Booth 101) and hosting a training session for dealers at the upcoming KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, the company announced. Staff will be available in the booth all weekend to answer any questions and will feature a large custom 5-Axis display of testable Race Sport lights, including the Terminator LED Kits,… Continue reading Race Sport Lighting to Host Training Session at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas
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Directechs Adds Translator for Tech Support Chat System
VOXX-DEI has introduced a new feature for its Directechs.com technical support chat system that automatically translates multiple foreign languages, the company announced. “Supporting our dealers goes farther than just picking up the phone, we feel it is important to support them in their native language, especially when they are dealing with highly technical product,” said… Continue reading Directechs Adds Translator for Tech Support Chat System
The AAM Group Launches 2023 Keys to Ride Vehicle Sweepstakes
The AAM Group is bringing back the Keys to Ride vehicle sweepstakes for 2023, the company announced, and is partnering with Truck Hero to give its resellers a chance to win a 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5. The Tundra will be equipped with the TRD Off-Road package, as well as custom graphics and products from the… Continue reading The AAM Group Launches 2023 Keys to Ride Vehicle Sweepstakes
Key Performance Indicators Report — January 2023
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KPI — January 2023: The Brief
While consumer confidence and sentiment are on the rise, sticky inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and persistent labor shortages continue to impact consumers and business owners…
KPI — January 2023: State of Business
While the vehicle inventory situation has improved, supply remains well below the level of consumer demand…
KPI — January 2023: State of the Economy
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1% in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 6.5% before seasonal adjustment. Important Takeaways, Courtesy of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: The… Continue reading KPI — January 2023: State of the Economy
KPI — January 2023: Consumer Trends
Consumer confidence increased thanks to slowing inflation, but changes in global factors could reverse recent improvements…
MidwayPlus Adds Shop Lender Payment Solution on B2B Software Platform
MidwayPlus has launched a new on-portal trade credit feature for both resellers and manufacturers, the company announced. MidwayPlus manufacturing clients can now offer business-to-business customers a new way to pay for all products purchased on the MidwayPlus platform, the company said. The Shop Lender program allows qualified resellers to apply for payment terms within minutes… Continue reading MidwayPlus Adds Shop Lender Payment Solution on B2B Software Platform
WyoTech Seeking Instructors Following $16M Campus Expansion
Automotive, diesel and collision instructors will lead lectures and guide hands-on instruction at the Laramie, Wyoming campus…
Global Trade Trends Signal Impending Recession
Four troubling global trade trends are signaling consumer weakness in the first quarter of 2023, according to CNBC. The flow of trade is a real-time and forward-looking indicator of consumer spending and the economy because it shows supply, demand, and consumption, according to the report. Currently, warehouse inventory and rates, manufacturing orders, ocean freight bookings… Continue reading Global Trade Trends Signal Impending Recession
MAP Services Adds 25 Brands to Client Portfolio
MAP Services has added 9 new clients with 25 brands in the automotive aftermarket and power sports markets to its client portfolio, the company announced. “2023 is going to bring our clients new features not available from other MAP providers, and we’re looking forward to rolling these new features out to all our clients,” said… Continue reading MAP Services Adds 25 Brands to Client Portfolio
NFIB Launches Campaign for Permanent Small Business Tax Deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new national advertising campaign featuring small business owners advocating for making the Small Business Deduction permanent, the organization announced. “The Small Business Deduction, created to bring small businesses’ tax rates closer to that of their large, corporate competitors, has been a crucial component of the… Continue reading NFIB Launches Campaign for Permanent Small Business Tax Deduction
The Best States for Mechanics
Oklahoma topped the list of top states to work as a mechanic, followed by Mississippi and New Mexico…
Report: U.S. Manufacturers Still Struggling with Unpredictable Supply Chain
A recent report from Reuters found that U.S. manufacturers are still struggling with an unpredictable supply chain. While materials and goods have been more readily available than the historic backlogs of the pandemic, manufacturers are still struggling, the report said. A recent survey of 179 companies by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers found 98% said… Continue reading Report: U.S. Manufacturers Still Struggling with Unpredictable Supply Chain