Global vehicle sales improved slightly last month, but record-high transaction prices, low inventory and unfavorable manufacturer incentives have kept sales down 10% year-over-year…
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KPI — June 2022: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
KPI — June 2022: State of the Economy
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers again, marking an 8.6% rise over the last 12 months…
KPI — June 2022: Consumer Trends
Consumer confidence is still on the decline as climbing inflation remains top of mind…
Report: Improved Supply Chain Unlikely in Near Term
A new study from Citi suggests improvements to the global supply chain are unlikely in the near term, and that the pandemic shed light on a far-from-optimized system, according to a Yahoo Finance report. The status of the pandemic is the key, according to Citi’s experts, and an improvement in COVID-19 cases will help to… Continue reading Report: Improved Supply Chain Unlikely in Near Term
J.D. Power Acquires We Predict
J.D. Power has acquired the data and predictive analytics business of We Predict, a UK-based provider of global automobile service and warranty analytics, the company announced. We Predict’s software, which is used by auto manufacturers and suppliers to project future component failures and future warranty claims and costs, will be leveraged by J.D. Power to… Continue reading J.D. Power Acquires We Predict
SEMA Report: Specialty Parts Sales Reach $50.9B in 2021
Pickups remained the industry’s biggest segment, accounting for 31% of the total market’s sales…
New Study Reveals Cars Americans Crash Most
The Chevrolet Tahoe is the car which is most likely to be involved in a dangerous crash, a new study revealed. The study, conducted by Dolman Law, compared the number of models involved in fatal crashes throughout the United States in 2020 with how many of each model was sold from 2005 to 2020 to… Continue reading New Study Reveals Cars Americans Crash Most
CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports
A new data tool from CNBC shows which ports are currently most impacted by congestion, the outlet reported. CNBC created the Supply Chain Heat Map along with 10 maritime and logistics data providers, which shows the scores of challenges facing the global supply chain in real time, and tracks factory capacity, vessel availability, container availability,… Continue reading CNBC: New Data Tool Shows World’s Most Congested Ports
Report: Supply Chain Pressure to Persist Through 2022
Supply chain disruptions are not expected to ease this year and could lead to permanent changes in the global system…
Key Performance Indicators Report — May 2022
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KPI — May 2022: The Brief
A lack of qualified labor, inflation and supply chain constraints continue to plague small business owners…
KPI — May 2022: State of Business — Automotive Industry
Supply constraints, amplified by lockdowns in China and the war in Ukraine, sent global vehicle sales plummeting last month…
KPI — May 2022: State of the Economy
Consumers are especially worried about rising energy and gas prices, as both continue to put pressure on the overall cost of living…
KPI — May 2022: Consumer Trends
Concerns about inflation retreated from an all-time high in March, but purchasing intentions are down overall…