ORLANDO, Fla. (June 18, 2020) – AAA announced a 2020 Volvo luxury sedan has earned the top score in its first edition of the newly released AAA Car Guide, a consumer resource on the latest and greatest in vehicle technology.…
By Mike Gardner, VP Automotive Group at Fortegra By 2030, the global automotive industry is predicted to reach $9 trillion, with new vehicle sales making up 38% of it. While these numbers sound promising, a few current events have dealers, manufacturers,…
LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm, today released proprietary research exploring the future of the relationship between drivers and their cars in the wake of broad autonomous vehicle (AV) adoption. Friend, Servant or Evil Twin: Forging…
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Carma Project today announced the launch of a program that pays vehicle owners to get their defective Takata airbag replaced. This program comes at a time when millions of owners continue to…
"Lang Marketing analyzes light vehicle aftermarket product volume across four market sectors. The Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) markets are divided by domestic and foreign nameplate product use. "Aftermarket product growth in the U.S. has become highly concentrated. Virtually all…
From Bloomberg Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 2.5 million vehicles, including its best-selling F-150 pickup, in North America to fix faulty door latches and a potentially dangerous brake issue. The first problem affects 2.15 million cars, SUVs and vans, according…
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The number of publicly accessible charging points for electric vehicles (EV) jumped 60% in 2019, the biggest increase in three years and outpacing sales of battery-powered cars, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its annual…
From AAA Americans are filling up at the pump more and more. Since mid-May, gasoline demand has increased 18% to 7.9 million b/d, according to the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report. The slow, but steady rise in demand has…
From Catalina Content Do you own a successful auto body shop with your family? Are you the best in town and have the personalities to match? Have you ever thought to yourselves, “We should have our own reality show?” A…
Jack Pohanka, one of the founders and former chairman of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), passed away on May 17 at the age of 92.
By Jeff S. Bartlett / Consumer Reports Ford is recalling 292,311 F-150 pickup trucks from the 2014 to 2017 model years due to concerns that they may leak brake fluid, affecting brake pedal feel and potentially brake function. This problem…
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Guidehouse Insights projects the size of global and regional markets for…
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Remember all the talk that digital transformation would disrupt the auto insurance industry? Well, it’s real. According to the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Auto Insurance Study,SM released today, insurance company websites—for the first time in the study’s 21-year…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2020) – The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s latest research finds drivers who have been in at least one crash in the past two years are significantly more likely to engage in risky behaviors like speeding…
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters MORRISON, Colo.—More than 100 friends and family of Don Seyfer paraded their cars on Wednesday morning, from Seyfer Automotive in Wheat Ridge to Bandimere Speedway in Morrison to honor his life. Many shared stories…
From Green Car Reports Tire and brake wear could be the next front of emissions testing, according to Emissions Analytics, an organization that conducts independent emissions tests. Emissions Analytics found that emissions of particulate matter from tire wear can be…
"Integrated distribution is the largest light vehicle aftermarket channel in product volume and growth. It is also among the most balanced light vehicle distribution channels, with strong positions in both the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) markets. "Integrated channel growth…
Based on survey results from late April and early May, most key measures saw historic drops from first quarter, showcasing negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current environment is much tougher for independent dealers with 54% stating that staying…
