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…

Industry Stalwarts Join Forces for Automotive Events App

Automotive event organizers throughout the country have a new tool to reach consumers and promote events ranging from car shows, auto auctions, drifting or race competitions…

‘Big Three’ Automakers State Opposition to New Tariffs

AAPC issued a statement saying the steel and aluminum tariffs recently placed on Canada, Mexico and the European Union undermine the U.S. auto industry…

U.S. Levies Steel, Aluminum Tariffs on Allies

Canada and Mexico retaliated against the U.S. decision on Thursday to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and the European Union had its own reprisals ready to go…

Lease Credit Approval Rates Rise in May

Car lease credit applicants registered a 70 percent approval rate entering May, a rise from the previous month…Car lease credit applicants registered a 70 percent approval rate entering May, a rise from the previous month…

Report: Manufacturers Finding Opportunities in Air Springs Market

Growing penetration of air springs in luxury passenger vehicles continues to open new growth opportunities for manufacturers…

Baltimore Vehicle Thefts Spike

Car thefts are on the rise in Baltimore County and the surrounding region…

U.S. Weighing Tariffs on Car & Truck Imports

The Trump administration launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to new U.S. tariffs similar to those imposed on imported steel and aluminum in March…

Forbes: China Trade War Postponed

Over the weekend, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin declared that the trade war between the United States and China would be put “on hold.”

Forecast: Online Car Accessory & Parts Sales Worth $10 Billion

Hedges & Co. has published its annual automotive parts & accessories forecast for online retailing. The digital marketing agency serving the automotive aftermarket said in its forecast that online auto parts sales in 2018 will exceed $10 billion for the first time, a 16.3-percent increase compared to 2017. More than $5 billion of online purchases… Continue reading Forecast: Online Car Accessory & Parts Sales Worth $10 Billion

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