KPI — July 2021: Consumer Trends

Tablet PC and tools for car repair on wooden table

Consumer sentiment hit its second-highest mark since the start of the pandemic, but the public continues to pay close attention to inflation, unemployment and interest rates…

Mustang Mach-E Named ‘Car and Driver’s’ Inaugural Electric Vehicle of the Year

Car and Driver EV of the Year: Mustang Mach-E

The newly created electric vehicle award uses the same criteria as Car and Driver’s 10Best Awards…

General Motors, Shell Offer Renewable Energy Solutions to EV Owners, Suppliers

General Motors and Shell are working together to offer renewable energy solutions to GM’s customers in Texas. The program includes current offerings that can help expand access to renewable energy for GM’s customers and suppliers. Coming this summer, owners of electric vehicles from GM brands will have the opportunity to select home energy plans that include the option for free overnight hours of EV charging.

The companies will offer owners of GM electric vehicles home energy plans that include free overnight hours of EV charging…

How Does the Auto Restoration, Performance and Restyling Industry Measure Up Online?

A recent report from Motorhead Digital examines how aftermarket shops are keeping up online…

Honda Announces First EV SUV for American Market

The vehicle will utilize the global EV platform powered by Ultium batteries based on the company’s strategic partnership with General Motors…

Analog Independence in a Digital World

As the tentacles of modern technology wiggle their way into the family vehicle, ‘unplugging’ has never been more important…

Instagram’s Most Popular Cars

Featured in over 17 million posts, the Ford Mustang tops the list, followed closely by the Nissan GT-R and Honda Civic…

Key Performance Indicators Report — June 2021

A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, manufacturing summaries, economic analysis, consumer reporting, relevant global affairs and more…

KPI — June 2021: The Brief

Vaccination rates may be on the rise, but consumer sentiment and confidence are beginning to simmer due to elevated inflation concerns…

KPI — June 2021: Recent Vehicle Recalls

A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…

KPI — June 2021: Consumer Trends

Consumer optimism dipped for the first time in three months prompted by expectations of decelerating growth, inflation and a waning of further government support…

KPI — June 2021: State of the Economy

The Conference Board forecasts real GDP growth in the U.S. will rise to 8.6% (annualized rate) in Q2 2021 and 6.4% (year-over-year) in 2021.* “The primary driver of this rapid expansion will be a surge in consumer spending as the economy fully reopens. High and increasing vaccination rates and low new COVID-19 case numbers indicate… Continue reading KPI — June 2021: State of the Economy

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