Key Performance Indicators Report – November 2019

‘Tis that time of year again—the holidays are upon us. From Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday to Super Saturday and everything in-between, consumers are ready to shop until they drop. Nostalgia, excitement and joy may be riding high but for retailers who rely on solid October, November and December sales to carry… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – November 2019

Vehicle Lightweighting Technologies Market to See 13.6% Annual Growth Through 2024

The vehicle lightweighting technologies market is expected to grow through 2024.

A recent study points to the need for fuel efficient vehicles as the main driver of the growth…

SEMA Report: Automotive Parts Retail Stores Still Thriving

A SEMA report found that 83 percent of auto parts retailers have either steady or growing sales.

Eighty-three percent of retailers have reported stable or growing sales…

Coupe-Inspired Design Modernizes Toyota Hydrogen-Fueled Concept

The second-generation Toyota Mirai is being rebooted as a premium sedan with cutting-edge design, technology and driving performance.

The new Mirai features an evolved FCEV powertrain…

Automotive Industry Ranked 2nd in Brand Intimacy Study

The study looked at brands and their connection with consumers' emotions.

Chevrolet topped the industry, followed by Harley-Davidson and Ford…

Key Performance Indicators Report – October 2019

State of the Economy While many economic fundamentals remain solid, the September “SEMA Industry Indicators” report points to clear signs the economy is decelerating. The first half of the year delivered 2.6% growth relative to 3% growth in the first half of 2018. Specifically, second quarter economic growth—as measured by GDP—was unchanged at 2.0% in the third… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – October 2019