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Automotive Industry Trends: Light Trucks Outselling Automobiles
Aftermarket AnalysisLight trucks in the US continue their upward growth, and are now beating cars by more than 2 to 1.
Through April 2018, 3.69 million light trucks were sold in the US according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, compared to 1.75 million automobiles.…
Automotive Ecommerce Trends: Shoppers Searching for Manufacturer Websites
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing ArticlesAuto parts eCommerce trends: Why auto parts shoppers search for manufacturer websites before making a purchase
Here's one of the most important automotive eCommerce trends. While consumers search for an automotive eCommerce website, they also…
Auto Parts Retail Industry Analysis: Digital Influence on Retail Auto Parts Sales
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing ArticlesIn auto parts retail industry analysis, we show how digital influence is driving billions of dollars in retail sales and it's not stopping.
Our latest automotive aftermarket industry trends forecast shows that digital influence affects nearly…
What To Expect From An Auto Parts SEO Company: A Guide
Aftermarket Analysis, Marketing Articles
Are you looking for an auto parts SEO company for your parts website (manufacturer or retailer)? How do you know what you should expect in terms of experience, services and results?
If you need SEO services, how do you know what to even…
Auto Parts Keyword List for SEO
Aftermarket Analysis, Marketing Articles[Auto parts keyword list article updated for 2020] Are you trying to compile an auto parts keyword list for your SEO?
As you may already know, we do extensive testing and experimenting on what works best for SEO. We also do our own case studies…
Online Parts Sales Top $10 Billion in 2018
Aftermarket Analysis, Market ResearchNote: this article was published in April 2018. For an updated article published in January 2019 on the automotive eCommerce market please follow the link.
Annual automotive aftermarket trends forecast of auto parts ecommerce summary:
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Auto Parts & Accessories Manufacturers: Increase Your Sales and Build Your Brand
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Articles[Webinar] Manufacturers direct to consumer (DTC) marketing, build your brand
Auto parts manufacturers can increase sales through all channels of distribution, as well as build brand awareness, by building their online presence. We presented…
Drive Auto Parts Sales with Remarketing and Google Shopping
Aftermarket Analysis, Marketing ArticlesFree Webinar on Google Shopping Presented by Google and Hedges & Company
Hedges & Company is holding an exclusive webinar in conjunction with Google. The webinar is designed specifically for OEM or aftermarket parts & accessories…
Manufacturer-to-Consumer, Direct to Consumer (DTC) eCommerce On The Rise in Automotive Industry
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Articles.Note: this direct to consumer article is updated for 2019.
Manufacturer-to-consumer on the rise: The case for direct to consumer (DTC) eCommerce
The growth of the Internet has opened the door for manufacturer to consumer, or direct to consumer…
CTR Case Study: Click Through Rate Influences Organic Rankings
Aftermarket Analysis, Market ResearchThere has been a debate among SEO pros over the past year or two about the importance of clickthrough rate (CTR) as a factor in organic rankings. In this SEO case study, you will see the results for two auto parts clients and the positive impact…
Car Parts Industry Trends: Online Parts Sales to Reach $8.9 Billion in 2017
Aftermarket Analysis, Market Research, Marketing ArticlesNote: this article dates from 2017. For a more recent article click here.
Our annual ecommerce automotive aftermarket industry size forecast for vehicle parts puts online retail sales at $8.89 billion in 2017, posting a 16% increase over…
VIO Big Data Shootout: Performance V8 Sedans
Aftermarket Analysis, Market ResearchFor our latest Vehicles in Operation (VIO) Big Data Shootout we put seven Euro and American premium performance sedans to the test: the Audi RS 7, BMW M5, Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet SS, Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, and the Mercedes-Benz AMG E63…
