Trends
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Features
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…
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News
Car Buyer Journey Study Shows Growing Dissatisfaction with Buying Process
According to the study from Cox Automotive, an increase in time spent searching, limited inventory and high prices have negatively…
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News
Global Trade Trends Signal Impending Recession
Four troubling global trade trends are signaling consumer weakness in the first quarter of 2023, according to CNBC. The flow…