Consumers Fiercely Loyal to SUVs and Crossovers, Survey Finds
When SUV and crossover owners shopped for a new vehicle in the first four months of 2017, two-thirds of them acquired another new SUV or crossover, according to a new analysis from business information provider IHS Markit.
Car Buyers Expect Advanced Technology in Their Vehicles, But Are They Willing to Pay for it?
A new survey reveals that consumers’ willingness to pay for advanced technology is limited to some telematics apps and creature comforts.
Average Age of Light Cars and Trucks in U.S. Rises Again in 2016
Average age climbs to 11.6 years, the key driver being the quality of new vehicles, according to Mark Seng, director, global automotive aftermarket practice at IHS Markit.
Report: Carbon Fiber in Automotive Manufacturing Could Double by 2020
The use of carbon fibers and polymer matrix composites enable car-body weight reductions of an estimated 25 to 70 percent compared to competing materials, according to IHS.
Auto Care Association and IHS Markit to Hold Industry Analysis Webinar
“Navigating the Waters with an Eye on the Horizon: Implications for the Automotive Aftermarket” will cover whether new car sales have hit a plateau, the outlook for autonomous vehicles and more.
Auto Care Association and IHS Markit Announce Second Webinar in Industry Analysis Webinar Series
The second webinar, “The Connected Car 2016 – Electronics and Software Impacting the Service Car Industry,” will be presented by Colin Bird, IHS senior automotive analyst, IHS Markit, on August 17th.
