"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…
From The Detroit News DETROIT - The electric pickup truck startup that took over General Motors Co.'s Lordstown Assembly plant in northeast Ohio will show publicly its first product, the Endurance, for the first time this month, the company said…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Per Politico, data collected from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Treasury highlight just how drastically car traffic has dropped off in the past few months — and the resulting hit to the…
From AAA For 66 days, the national gas price average held below the $2/gallon mark, pushing as cheap as $1.76. In the past week, the average has inched up to $2.03. Despite the consistent increases at the pump, prices are…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that autonomous vehicles (AVs) would struggle to eliminate most crashes. Driver mistakes play a role in virtually all crashes. That’s why automation has been held…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - A month ago, ASA held Volume 1, No. 1 of its Automotive Virtual Industry Professional (VIP) Forum. During it, ASA released the results of its initial Business Survey & Stimulus surveys. The results helped us…
NEW YORK, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report published by ValuePenguin.com by LendingTree, the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Honda Civic are the most searched cars in America. And while searches for cars, especially pickup trucks like the…
From AmeriTrust In response to American businesses struggling with the economic effects of the COVID19 pandemic, AmeriTrust Group, Inc. announced its “Economic Relief Payment Plan,” offering a zero-down payment relief plan for qualifying new business accounts. Today's AmeriTrust Group, Inc.…
From Women in Auto Care Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, is now accepting entries for the 2020 Automotive Communications Awards. The Automotive Communications Awards are designed to recognize companies and agencies that provide automotive…
"New vehicle buyers are keeping them much longer than the typical ownership cycle of just 10 years ago. Last year, buyers had retained new vehicles an average of over eight years. This is up 65% from 2010, when the average…
Per Protocol: Technically, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has been law since January. Companies were given six months to figure out how to comply, while the state figured out the final rules and how to enforce them. Enforcement never…
IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,940 in May 2020. New-vehicle prices increased $1,618 (up 4.3%) from May 2019, while prices dropped $244 (down 0.6%) from last month. "Though new-car…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Interest rates for new vehicles in May dropped to the lowest level seen by the industry in nearly seven years, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. The annual percentage rate (APR) on new…
From the Car Care Council Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well-today and down the road-is routine maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to stall when it comes to keeping up with some everyday auto-basics. A recent survey…
From AAA The national gas price average is $1.97, just one penny more expensive than last week. Part of the incremental jump can be attributed to increases in gasoline demand, which saw a 7% week-over-week increase. However, demand is still…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been dedicated to keeping American workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the Department of Labor, “Today, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and…
SANFORD, N.C. — June 1 — CIECA announced today that Paul Barry was named executive director of the organization, effective June 1, 2020. In his new role, Barry will work with CIECA’s board of…
