The SEMA Show draws all kinds of different entities of the automotive sector, and with them they bring the best products, parts, facts and research they have. Perhaps the largest attractions at the show, however, are the custom vehicles. Here…
Jumpstart Automotive Group released a report on online car shopping trends by U.S. region, showing the top vehicle segments as well as the top shopping considerations. The company analyzed behaviors of automotive website users in 2012 "to draw…
Have you ever wondered exactly how much the automotive enthusiast spends on parts & accessories throughout the year? We surveyed enthusiasts who had recently bought or shopped for engine blocks to find out how much money they spend on an…
Welcome back to our blog. Today we'll take a look at how enthusiasts decide where to buy their engine components. This includes purchasing auto parts in retail stores, or purchasing online.We surveyed thousands of automotive enthusiasts about…
Today we'll give you a look at how consumers perceive prices when shopping according to Decode Implicit Marketing.How you present a price greatly affects if a consumer perceives the product as "expensive" or "cheap." Research shows that…
The fourth generation Ford Mustang, also known as "SN-95," included styling from previous Mustangs and came with a 3.8 liter overhead valve V6 engine or a 4.6 liter single overhead camshaft V8. This generation included three alternate models:…
Today's trend is a little concerning: the growth in auto parts sales is slowing down compared to the first half of 2012. This is important to watch as you plan your company's automotive aftermarket forecast for 2013. Auto parts trends 2012 Retail…
Welcome back to the Hedges & Company blog, today we cover how to grow your sales with new products. We're introducing a new term for some of our readers, the New Product Ratio (NPR).The specialty auto parts industry thrives on new products…
The Honda Accord became the first car from a Japanese manufacturer to be produced in the U.S. in 1982. Since then, it has been one of the best selling foreign models and is rated as one of the world's most reliable vehicles. The eighth generation…
Today, we continue our trends with a look at Audi owners (for a quick comparison to all new car owners in 2019 click here). Below are some interesting facts and demographic information about people who own any model Audi.Audi is a German…
Today we are going to look at some of our own research to give you an idea of where enthusiasts go to find information about engine parts. We will also look at how certain age groups tend to visit different outlets to find their answers.As…
The US automotive industry has always played a large part in the economy, and the same industry that once needed a taxpayer bailout to stay alive may be the one to stave off another recession. Over the past two years, Ford Motor Co., General…
Vehicles at the 2012 SEMA Show
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsVehicle Segment Trends by Region
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Auto Parts Marketing, Automotive Market ResearchEngine Block Buyers: Amount Spent Annually on Parts and Accessories
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchHow Enthusiasts Decide Where to Buy
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Auto Parts Marketing, Automotive Market Research2 Things to Know About How Consumers Perceive Price
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Auto Parts Marketing, Automotive Market Research3 Things You Didn’t Know about 1994-2004 Mustang Owners
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Auto Parts Marketing, Automotive Market ResearchA Sign Auto Parts Retail Sales Are Slowing?
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Auto Parts MarketingGrow Sales With New Products From the SEMA Show
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Auto Parts Marketing, Automotive Market ResearchTrend 16: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About 2008-2012 Honda Accord Owners
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchTrend 17: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About Audi Owners
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Auto Parts Marketing, Automotive Market ResearchTrend 18: Where Consumers Find Information on Engine Parts, by Age Group
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Auto Parts Marketing, Automotive Market ResearchTrend 19: Auto Sales Rise in August and September
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research