From Chief Automotive When collision repair shop owners outsource wheel alignment to another shop, it can put their reputation, cycle times and profit margins at risk. So why aren’t more bringing it in-house? Chief surveyed collision repair shop owners to…
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United Stateswas $37,401 in August 2019. New-vehicle prices increased $723 (up 2%) from August 2018, while decreasing $54 (down 0.1%) from last month. "Although new-vehicle pricing…
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Navigant Research provides an analysis of the market development for vehicles with telematics, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), Wi-Fi, and services, with global market forecasts, segmented by connective technology and region, through 2028. Many of today’s major…
Source: WalletHub By Adam McCann / Financial Writer / WalletHub Some cities are better for those behind the wheel. To determine those places, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 30 key indicators of driver-friendliness. Our data set ranges from…
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Allied Market Research report estimates the global advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) market -- valued at $39.63 billion in 2018 -- will reach $189.14 billion by 2026. High demand for safety…
By Jack R. Nerad / Forbes contributor If you identify the key building block of the auto industry during its first 130 years, you would have to point to engineering. It was engineering that made automobiles, our personal transportation devices,…
By Stephen Armstrong Ask an automotive collision repair shop owner about how to increase their productivity and chances are you will hear about the need to reduce pre-paint wait times. After using body filler on a repair, a technician might…
At $2.59, the national gas price average is poised to be potentially the cheapest Labor Day weekend average in three years. Today’s average is already nearly a quarter cheaper than during last year’s holiday ($2.83) and four cents cheaper than 2017’s Labor Day ($2.63).
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoppers seeking Labor Day deals on new cars will likely need to do some extra research before heading to the dealership this holiday weekend. According to the car shopping experts at Edmunds,…
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Extreme weather conditions were the primary factors driving a 3 percent sales gain in the automotive aftermarket during the first half of the year, according to data from The NPD Group's Retail…
From The Telegraph Self-driving cars will only last four years because they will be used so much, a Ford executive has predicted. John Rich, operations chief of Ford Autonomous Vehicles, dismissed concerns that demand for cars would wane in the future. “The thing that…
"Foreign nameplate cars and light trucks averaged 44% of new vehicle sales in the U.S. between 2001 and 2010. Over the next eight years (2011 to 2018), foreign nameplates surged to 55% of the new vehicle market. "This changing nameplate…
Article courtesy of NuWire Investor By Bruce Hakutizwi You’ve put your blood, sweat, and tears into the growing auto industry over the years and for some reason, you’re now struggling. While there are myriad potential reasons why you’re not seeing…
Younger consumers are paying more for vehicle repairs than their older counterparts, according to a survey orchestrated by Ally Financial, which also reinforced the value of vehicle service contracts.
Ford Motor Co. says it will send notification of a new extended warranty on clutch repairs and cost reimbursement after Labor Day to more than a half million owners of the Fiesta and Focus, about three weeks after making a public announcement.
The average age of vehicles on the road is rising, and as cars get older, they need more service and repair.
From Business Wire WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- Sixty years ago, driving changed forever. The year was 1959. The first Barbie Doll was introduced, The Twilight Zone premiered on television, the first American astronauts were publicly announced by NASA as…
Schedule of events for the 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum on Sept. 12 in Troy, Michigan.
From RaymondJames.com In partnership with Supplement Advisory, consulting firm Raymond James recently completed its 2Q19 survey of the North American collision repair sector, a process designed to gauge the impact of key trends/issues shaping the industry. Key takeaways from our…
ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Autotrader recognizes that most things in life are not one size fits all – including searching for the ideal vehicle or finding the newest four-legged furry addition to your family. For the sixth year…
COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Overall auto seat quality continues to improve, according to the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study,SM released today, which means as auto consumers' demands increase, manufacturers are listening and…
Elite Worldwide produces videos dedicated to excellent one-on-one coaching by some of the nation’s top shop owners.
ASA's Washington. D.C. rep Bob Redding appeared Wednesday, Aug. 21 on "Carmcast" with host Carm Capriotto.
From ValuePenguin.com Studies have shown that auto insurance companies tend to charge younger, less experienced drivers higher rates. That might not change anytime soon, a new survey suggests, as millennial drivers appear more likely to have dangerous driving habits than…
From CNET The 2019 Toyota Prius and RAV4 Hybrid are subject to a new recall that surrounds a fault in the brake assist systems in both cars. According to documents Toyota filed with the NHTSA, the new recall specifically surrounds…
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The automobile industry may be in for a rough ride as customer satisfaction drops plague the industry. “The overwhelming retreat in customer satisfaction may be yet another sign of a bumpy road for automakers in 2019” -…
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumers’ interest in adding a premium audio system as an option at vehicle purchase has leveled off or decreased in Western markets since 2018. In the 2019 edition of Strategy Analytics’ annual Premium Audio Report from the in-Vehicle UX…
CENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One hundred million vehicles have now been processed through a search tool aimed at creating greater consumer awareness of auto recalls. The Vehicle Recall Search Service (VRSS) reached the milestone this month after…
Consumers & dealers share similar concerns with costs, battery life and charging infrastructure Study finds dealers need more education, marketing and sales support from automakers to ensure preparedness to sell and service EVs EV shoppers surveyed showed interest in future…
From Consumer Reports Ford is recalling 103,374 of its 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars because the seat-belt anchors may not work properly. A device called a pretensioner rapidly locks a seat belt in place when the car detects a…
Investor’s Business Daily (IBD), a leading financial news and research organization, and TechnoMetrica, a nationally recognized research firm, today announced the results of the 2019 Investor’s Business Daily/TIPP Electric Vehicle Outlook Study.
Motus, the premier vehicle management and reimbursement platform, today released its 2019 Mobile Workforce Benchmark Report, which identified rising costs, increased business mileage and volatile fuel prices as key trends that affected the mobile workforce in 2018.
Lang Marketing estimates that the car and light truck population on U.S. roads will grow more than 22 million during the next four years (2018 to 2022) as the total light vehicle VIO (vehicles in operation) climbs from 279 million nearly 302 million.
The Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has been terminated.
Social media is a direct channel into your customers' daily lives - it's a great communication tool and an unbelievable relationship builder.
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Mercedes Benz S 430 (220.170), V8-4.3L (113.941), Automatic Transmission Mileage: 199,776 Problem: The vehicle was towed in because the key would not turn on the Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS). Details: The technician attempted to communicate with the EIS, it was…
The Cox Automotive Mobility Group white paper entitled Ready or Not, Mobility Is Transforming the Automotive Industry shares industry-leading research and insights on how dealers can capitalize on a variety of new mobility services.
iSeeCars.com analyzed more than 2.3 million sales of 10-year-old cars to identify the top 13 vehicles with the highest annual mileage, which were all at least 12 percent above average. (If you can't see the photo gallery on your…
College starts back up soon, but your kid isn’t the only thing you’ll be shipping back to campus.
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2005 GMC Sierra 2500, 4WD, V8-6.6L DSL, Turbo VIN 2, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 205,998 Problem: The truck was towed to the shop because, while holding the key in the Start position, the starter would begin…
By Julie Blackley / iSeeCars.com The cars that owners drive the most annually are predominantly full-size SUVs, according to a new study by car search engine iSeeCars.com. While the average 10-year-old-vehicle is driven 11,987 miles per year, these vehicles surpass the…
The IRS is encouraging everyone to use the Tax Withholding Estimator to perform a quick “paycheck checkup.” This is even more important following the recent changes to the tax law for 2018 and beyond. As part of a continuing effort…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2012 Nissan Sentra, L4-2.0L (MR20DE), CVT Transmission Mileage: 46,002 Problem: The customer stated that none of the power door locks were functioning. At first it was just one door, then another, then another until none…
Dealers and riders were not warned about Harley-Davidson's allegedly defective anti-lock braking system.
The transportation industry's promise of a future that moves people and products in a safer, more efficient and connected way has spiked a talent war for a new kind of workforce – one with the skill sets necessary to develop autonomous and electric vehicle technologies.
"The $12.5 billion surge in car and light truck Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) product sales over the past five years (2013 to 2018) was not generated equally by the five major distribution channels supplying the light vehicle U.S. aftermarket. "Two channels accounted…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is partnering with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers to host the 6th Annual Technology and Telematics Forum Sept. 12, in Troy, Mich.
https://youtu.be/akyWT6oz3Fc Safeairbags.com has launched a consumer awareness campaign aimed at reaching more than 41 million vehicle owners in America who have been impacted by the Takata Airbag Recall. The effort features actor Morgan Freeman. According to experts, a part inside…
From Euronews.com WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump blasted the European Union for its use of trade barriers and revived his threat to impose U.S. tariffs on European automobiles if he does not see progress in stalled negotiations between the…
