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Concept Vehicle Shop Opens Doors for Velocity TV
Confidentiality is taken very seriously at Prefix Corp. Due to the competitive nature of concept vehicles and new product designs, it’s rare that the public ever has access to the Detroit-area facility. Velocity TV Network set its sights to change that with an episode by its Performance TV series featuring the secretive company. “The timing… Continue reading Concept Vehicle Shop Opens Doors for Velocity TV
Smart Glasses Aid Porsche Techs
Augmented reality is coming to U.S. car repairs at Porsche dealerships across the country. Porsche Cars North America has begun rolling out Tech Live Look to its 189 U.S. dealers. The system connects technicians to remote experts via smart glasses for a live interaction that the company says can shorten service resolution times by up… Continue reading Smart Glasses Aid Porsche Techs
Cherokee, Honda Lead 2018 ‘American-Made’ Index
Four of the top 10 vehicles built by foreign-based automakers…
Soaring Luxury Sector Powers Dealership Growth
The steady growth of the super-luxury segment of the automotive market, in part driven by a new breed of ultra-luxurious SUVs, is the foundation for the ambitious plans of Grand Touring Automobiles (GTA) in Canada. A new GTA location overlooking Toronto’s Don Valley Parkway was constructed in anticipation of double the annual sales volume by… Continue reading Soaring Luxury Sector Powers Dealership Growth
Chance to Weigh in on Tariff Debate Ends This Week
Move would directly affect all U.S. automakers and parts suppliers…
Instagram TV is Latest Marketing Tool for Shops
IGTV is a new app for watching long-form, vertical video from Instagram creators…
Demand for Copper is Expected to Grow With EVs
Demand for copper is expected to grow with demand for electric vehicles (EVs), according to data published by BIS Research…
How Internet Sales Tax Ruling Saves Mom and Pop Retail
The Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that gave states the authority to require online retailers to collect sales tax on out-of-state online purchases is a big win for the broader economy, especially small business retailers, according to retail experts…
SEMA: Tariffs are Harming U.S. Business
Tariffs imposed by the U.S. government are harming American companies, workers, and consumers, according to SEMA…
AASA Forecast: U.S. Aftermarket to Continue Steady Growth Through 2021
The U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 percent through 2021…
Poll: Americans See Small Businesses as Crucial to Economy
Americans find small businesses vital to day-to-day life and the economy…
Survey: Small Businesses to Invest Tax Savings in Wage Increases, Hiring
A recently NFIB study shows that small and independent business owners believe the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have a positive effect on their businesses…
U.S. Manufacturing Backlog Hits Highest Point Since 2004
Manufacturing expanded in May and the general U.S. economy grew for the 109th consecutive month…
AAA: American Trust in Autonomous Vehicles Slips
A report from AAA’s multi-year tracking study indicates that consumer trust in these vehicles has quickly eroded…