Read automotive aftermarket news, aftermarket trends and industry analysis from our own in-depth research. Plus, we share the latest from SEMA, AASA, MEMA, Custom Automotive Network (CAN, formerly PWA) and the Auto Care Association (formerly AAIA).
What Questions to Ask a Web Developer
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Aftermarket MarketingHow do you know what questions to ask a web developer? If you're getting your first website built, or you're switching from one platform to another, most people are in the dark about what to ask. You don't want to know how to build a website to sell auto parts and accessories, you want to know what questions to ask when...
Core Web Vitals for Automotive Websites Simplified
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Aftermarket MarketingWe get it, Core Web Vitals have weird names and acronyms. They’re confusing. Plus, there are many additional metrics to measure website speed and usability, outside of Core Web Vitals. And Core Web Vitals changed again in 2024. Here, we simplify everything you need to know about...
ACES and PIES Data Questions Answered
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchHere we explain ACES® and PIES™ product data standards. High quality product data is critical for digital marketing success, and we've been working with ACES and PIES at Hedges & Company for years.(Note: here's a link for information…
Auto Parts eCommerce Solutions
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Aftermarket MarketingHere's the ultimate comparison of 60 best automotive parts eCommerce platforms. Websites selling parts and accessories have a unique requirement for shoppers to easily find parts based on fitment. If you're looking for an auto parts eCommerce website builder we strongly recommend using one that understands fitment because...
What Is The Most Popular Truck in America
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchTotal new registrations of light trucks and SUVs in the US were nearly 12 million in 2023. Pickup trucks alone were about 2.9 million in 2024 and we're projecting a slight increase to about 3 million in 2025.
What is The Automotive Aftermarket? How Many Car Enthusiasts Are There?
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchWhat is the automotive aftermarket? It is unique among industries and we've compiled some compelling reasons to say that. In this article are some specific things that define the automotive aftermarket and what makes the aftermarket unique among industries in the world.
Digital Influence on Auto Parts, Accessories and Replacement Tires
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchDigital influence on the automotive parts & accessories market will be at $177 billion in 2023 in the US. It's projected at $200 billion in 2026 and $217.8 billion by 2028.Note: scroll down to download a PDF of this article, no registration…
7 Automotive POS Systems Compared
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsThere are many options for an automotive POS system (automotive "point of sale" software) to help you run your auto parts business. Some POS systems branch out into managing inventory, customer records or managing multiple retail locations.…
Auto Parts Industry Growth: eCommerce at $67 Billion by 2030
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchAuto parts industry growth: 9% eCommerce growth rate through 2025 Compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for parts eCommerce is projected just under 9% through 2025. Online revenue for automotive parts eCommerce revenue will reach $41 billion…
Types of Google Searches for Auto Parts and Accessories
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsWhen marketing a website, it's important to understand the different types of Google searches, how search intent matters, and how consumers use these six types of search queries. These are the basic types of Google searches used to find automotive…
Automotive Industry Future Outlook: 2021-2024
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed the future of the automotive industry. We show the current situation and the future of the automotive industry, in just seven charts.We'll start by showing you the current impact of the pandemic on the auto…
Auto Parts eCommerce Market Share At $16 Billion in 2020
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Aftermarket Marketing, Automotive Market Research Auto parts eCommerce market share: transformational shift in 2020-2021 Note: Here's a link to a more recent article on auto parts industry growth and eCommerce projections.Trends in online shopping: automotive parts eCommerce revenue…
