Automotive Aftermarket Projected for Future Growth
The U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to grow on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 percent until 2017, according to the “2014 Joint Channel Forecast Model” produced jointly by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto Care Association. The 2014 Joint Channel Forecast Model also predicts that the total aftermarket sales
VeriFacts Automotive Announces March Taylor Award Finalists
VeriFacts Automotive has announced the finalists for its March Taylor Award. As part of its Achievement in Collision Repair Excellence (ACE) Awards, one exceptional repair technician who has participated in the Verified Quality (VQ) Program for at least six months and delivered superior repair quality will receive the award. “As vehicle designs advance, VeriFacts wants
ASRW Unveils Industry Forum Agenda
Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) has released the agenda for this year’s Industry Forum. The ASRW Industry Forum is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12, from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and will again feature collision- and mechanical-specific sessions. Tickets for the forum are included in the purchase of a Super Pass or may be purchased
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Feeling Squeeze of Rising Fuel Prices
Rising fuel prices are significantly impacting automotive aftermarket suppliers’ costs and revenues, according to the latest "Aftermarket Supplier Barometer" from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). “Our most recent quarterly survey of members, reported in our ‘Aftermarket Supplier Barometer,’ shows 97 percent of suppliers were impacted by rising fuel prices on the cost side, 25
AAPEX Early Exhibitor Contracts 64 Percent Higher than Same Time Last Year
The number of exhibitors contracted for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2010 to date is up 64 percent compared with the same time last year, indicating greater confidence in the economic recovery and foretelling a strong aftermarket industry footprint in November, according to show owners. Equally as encouraging is a significant increase in booth
Cash for Clunkers Gaining Support
“Cash for Clunkers” legislation has gained traction on Capitol Hill as competing bills in the House have been consolidated and moved out of committee. The White House and the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached an agreement on proposed legislation, which now moves to the full House for consideration. "’Cash for clunkers’ is a common-sense
Cash for Clunkers Gaining Support
“Cash for Clunkers” legislation has gained traction on Capitol Hill as competing bills in the House have been consolidated and moved out of committee. The White House and the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached an agreement on proposed legislation, which now moves to the full House for consideration. "’Cash for clunkers’ is a common-sense