Trends
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Features
KPI — February 2023: State of Business
Affordability concerns could negatively impact the expected recovery of global vehicle sales…
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Features
KPI — February 2023: State of the Economy
Overall job growth climbed in the latest reports, increasing the probability of a soft landing…
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KPI — February 2023: Consumer Trends
Uncertainty over short-run inflation expectations ticked up recently, indicating the potential for continued volatility in the year ahead…
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News
Bipartisan ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association and CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition have all…
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Features
Interior Lighting: A Glow From Within
This article originally appeared in the March 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Automotive interiors are getting brighter. Ambient lighting…
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Features
Building Your Restyling Business in 2023
This article originally appeared in the February 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. So, how was your 2022? I would…
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News
SEMA Issues 2023 Future Trends Report
SEMA has released its January 2023 Future Trends report, the organization announced. According to the report, the automotive aftermarket continues…
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Podcast
Ep. 42 — The Future of Motorsports with Corey Sharp
Corey Sharp, director of statewide partnerships for Purdue University’s evGrandPrix, discusses the high school program that gets high school students…
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News
Pickups Through the Years
A look at how America’s top-selling vehicles have changed in size, style and function over the years…
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Features
Key Performance Indicators Report — January 2023
Sponsored by RANDYS Worldwide – A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, economic analysis,…
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Features
KPI — January 2023: The Brief
While consumer confidence and sentiment are on the rise, sticky inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and persistent labor shortages continue…
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Features
KPI — January 2023: State of Business
While the vehicle inventory situation has improved, supply remains well below the level of consumer demand…
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Features
KPI — January 2023: State of the Economy
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing…
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Features
KPI — January 2023: Consumer Trends
Consumer confidence increased thanks to slowing inflation, but changes in global factors could reverse recent improvements…
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News
BASF Releases 2022 Color Report
Achromatic colors dominated the automotive market around the globe in 2022, according to the annual BASF Color Report for Automotive…