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KPI — January 2023: State of Business
While the vehicle inventory situation has improved, supply remains well below the level of consumer demand…
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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…
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KPI — January 2023: Consumer Trends
Consumer confidence increased thanks to slowing inflation, but changes in global factors could reverse recent improvements…
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BASF Releases 2022 Color Report
Achromatic colors dominated the automotive market around the globe in 2022, according to the annual BASF Color Report for Automotive…
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Car Buyer Journey Study Shows Growing Dissatisfaction with Buying Process
According to the study from Cox Automotive, an increase in time spent searching, limited inventory and high prices have negatively…
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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…
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Report: Record Share of Car Buyers Committing to Payments Over $1,000
Financing a new or used vehicle is growing more expensive than ever for consumers, according to a new report from…
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Study: Affordability Concerns Slowing EV Adoption
Despite an overall increase in purchasing intentions, half of U.S. consumers said cost is the top concern when considering all-electric…
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GM Ends Year as Top-Selling Manufacturer
Cox Automotive has revealed its year-end new-vehicle sales numbers, the research firm announced. Full-year sales in 2022, based on vehicle…
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The Best States for Mechanics
Oklahoma topped the list of top states to work as a mechanic, followed by Mississippi and New Mexico…
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Axalta Releases Annual Automotive Color Popularity Report
White, black and gray vehicles add up to 82% of the cars on the road, but variations of blue, red…
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Axalta Names Techno Blue 2023 Automotive Color of the Year
Axalta Coating Systems has named Techno Blue as its 2023 Global Automotive Color of the Year, the company announced. Axalta’s…
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Car Repossessions on the Rise
A growing number of consumers are falling behind on their car payments thanks to rising car prices and an extended…
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IIHS Updates Longest-Running Crash Test to Address Rear Passenger Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is updating its longest-running crash test, the moderate overlap front evaluation, to address…
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SEMA Seeking Speakers for 2023 Education Program
Topics of focus for the 2023 SEMA Show and SEMA’s year-round virtual education program include sales and marketing, vehicle technology,…