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KPI — October: The Brief
Keeping a cap on COVID-19 cases could be the key to continued economic recovery…
KPI – October: 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…
KPI — October: 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…
KPI — October: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — October: 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…
KPI — October: State of the Manufacturing Sector
While certain industry sectors are experiencing difficulties, manufacturing demand is trending upward…
KPI — October: Consumer Trends
Consumer confidence decreased in October after a sharp increase in September…
Virtual AAPEX Adds to Training Schedule
Training sessions from Carquest Technical Institute (CTI) and WORLDPAC Technical Institute (WTI), ASE and Michelin have been added to the schedule for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, Nov. 3 – Nov. 5, show organizers announced. The new sessions are part of a comprehensive lineup of free technical and management training led by industry trainers. Training is… Continue reading Virtual AAPEX Adds to Training Schedule
Planning Your Shop’s Growth
Crafting a new growth business plan can help keep your shop on the right track…
Exploring New Heights
A guide for identifying the ideal suspension setup for your customer’s needs…
Automotive Internet Marketing: Consumer Search Patterns
Hedges & Company, a marketing firm serving automotive manufacturers and resellers, has offered up some advice about internet marketing in a new blog post. In the blog, the marketing firm discusses six consumer search patterns for automotive aftermarket parts and services, shows how consumers use the internet, and how these search patterns should guide your… Continue reading Automotive Internet Marketing: Consumer Search Patterns
From the Mag: Get Out of that Rut
3 Simple Changes to Get Traction in Your Online Marketing
Tint World Partners with Shopmonkey
Shopmonkey, a San Jose, California-based software company serving the automotive industry, and Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, have announced a partnership that equips Tint World franchisees with the Shopmonkey’s auto shop management software. “Shopmonkey is transforming the auto service industry,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of… Continue reading Tint World Partners with Shopmonkey
SoundShield Offering New Showroom Wall Display
SoundShield, a producer of sound-deadening materials, is now offering a new merchandising tool for its retailers; a custom-engineered, laser-engraved acrylic and LED-lit wall display to hold SoundShield retail-packaged tubes of sound deadening material. Designed by co-founder Bryan Schmitt, the purpose of the new display is to elevate the sound deadening category within the retail setting,… Continue reading SoundShield Offering New Showroom Wall Display