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News
Shipping Industry Expecting High Rates to Last Through Year
Shipping giant Maersk is expecting elevated shipping rates to continue through the end of the year, according to a report…
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Videos
The Companies Taking Over the Car Dealership Industry
A small number of dealership groups have been taking over a growing share of the total market…
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News
GDP Declines as Recession Chances Grow
The U.S. economy contracted for the second straight quarter from April to June, hitting a widely accepted rule of thumb…
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News
Federal Reserve: Inflation to Continue, Recession Fears Growing
A new economic survey from the U.S. Federal Reserve found that recession fears are rising, and that inflation is likely…
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Podcast
Ep. 36 – Combating the Vehicle Inventory Shortage
Cristina Jorge, vice president of Florida-based restyler Specialty Automotive Treatments, details the challenges of building packages during the current vehicle…
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Features
Key Performance Indicators Report — July 2022
Sponsored by LEER – A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, economic analysis, consumer…
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Features
KPI — July 2022: The Brief
Inflation remains the main concern for both small business owners and consumers…
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Features
KPI — July 2022: State of Business — Automotive Industry
Supply chain bottlenecks are the key issue facing the global automotive industry, with manufacturers unable to meet demand in most…
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Features
KPI — July 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
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Features
KPI — July 2022: State of the Economy
Rising prices for food, gasoline and shelter are the main contributors to the largest increase in consumer costs since 1981...
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Features
KPI — July 2022: Consumer Trends
Experts are expecting continued inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes to negatively impact consumer spending and economic growth over the…
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News
The Most Popular Used Cars in the U.S.
A new study from Compare the Market has identified the most in-demand used cars in the United States. According to…
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News
ACAT Global Increases Product Availability to Counter Rise in Catalytic Converter Thefts
ACAT Global will increase the availability of its advanced metallic substrate catalytic converters for installation shops nationwide to provide relief…
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Features
Key Performance Indicators Report — June 2022
THE SHOP created the Key Performance Indicators Report to provide shop owners with valuable economic and industry data in an accessible,…
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Features
KPI — June 2022: The Brief
Consumers continue to be discouraged by rising inflation, while business owners struggle with unfilled positions and supply chain disruptions…