Lang Aftermarket iReport: Aftermarket vehicle changes in 2021
COVID-19, by reducing 2020 vehicle sales and scrappage, will change the mix of vehicles on U.S. roads in 2021.
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Do you know the answer? ASA's Trivia Tuesday (Oct. 6, 2020)
For decades people of all ages always wanted to own one at some point in their life. In its first year, the engine available in this sports car produced 150 horsepower and in later years peak at 755 horsepower.
Report: Enthusiasm around autonomous vehicles grows during pandemic
A report on the public perception of self- driving vehicles in the United States found that 62% of people surveyed believe autonomous vehicles are the way of the future, and that enthusiasm for those vehicles has risen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAA: National average at cheapest start to October since 2016
At $2.18, the national gas price average is at the cheapest start to the month of October since 2016.
The Latest: Car recalls for Sept. 24-Oct. 1
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for September 24 through Oct. 1, including a Ford recall involving 620,246 units and a Ford recall involving 38,005 units.
Visit an ASA member-shop: Car Care Awareness Month
October is Car Care Month, an ideal time to remind motorists as the weather cools, motorists should complete a seasonal vehicle checkup to maintain safety and maximize efficiency.
Study: Reveals 81% of companies more focused today on sustainability than 3 years ago
As more industries and businesses prioritize sustainable practices in order to build a greener future, Coyote Logistics, a leading global third-party logistics (3PL) provider, released the results of its latest proprietary research study titled “Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Driving a Smarter, More Sustainable Future.”
Aftermarket Matters: Last week’s trends in car counts & ARO across the regions
The Tekmetric Index (TM-500) collects data from 500 auto repair shops, a sample of Tekmetric users across the United States. TM-500 monitors economical trends to show how the industry is performing as a whole. Below are last week’s trends in car counts and AROs by region.
ASA Podcast (Episode 65): Talking to the Future
One of the greatest challenges facing the automotive service and collision repair industries is finding the qualified, motivated technical and business talent we need for the future.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Amazon aims at mobility domination
Amazon’s recent acquisition of the auto-tech startup Zoox has expanded its footprint in three key sectors of the fast-changing multi-trillion-dollar consumer mobility market: autonomous vehicles (AV), electric vehicles (EV), and ride-hailing.
Report: 70,000+ children, teens died in car accidents in 15-year period
More than 70,000 American children and teens ages 19 and younger died in fatal motor vehicle accidents from 2004 to 2018 (latest year of data available) according to a new report from ValuePenguin.com by LendingTree.
AAA: National average holds steady as demand grows slightly
The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report measures demand at 8.52 million b/d, which is a slight uptick from the previous week’s 8.48 million b/d.
Report: 68% of hackers initiate attacks to be challenged - 71% opt for websites
Survey data acquired by Finbold.com indicates that about 68% of hackers initiate attacks in order to be challenged. The survey featured over 3,150 respondents from at least 120 countries and territories.
Protection Against Coronavirus: Continental to sell partition panels for cars
Technology company Continental is helping to improve the drivers and passenger’s safety when traveling.
Blog: 6 steps for lowering your risk of car theft
Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents various methods that help policyholders to keep their cars safe against thieves and save car insurance money at the same time.
The Latest: Car recalls for Sept. 17-24
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for September 17 through 24, including a Hyundai recall involving 180,000 units and a Volvo recall involving 15,156 units.
Winter is Coming – Top 8 questions your customers will ask about winter tires
Winter brings the potential for unpredictable weather and harsh conditions. Thus, it’s critical that drivers know the basics of winter driving safety. Driving with care during cold weather starts with educating your customers about the only part of their vehicle connected to the road: their tires.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Consumers compare garages & dealers
The vehicle repair-age sweet-spot embraces cars and light trucks 6 to 10 years old. These vehicles average the highest replacement rates across many types of automotive products. Big changes will occur in the number and types of light vehicles populating the repair-age sweet-spot between 2016 and 2021.
