
Trend 24: Where Crankshaft Buyers Find Information
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchHave you ever wondered where automotive enthusiasts find information about products, vehicles, maintenance, and what's going on in the automotive world? We surveyed automotive enthusiasts who had recently bought or shopped for crankshafts to…

Retail Auto Parts Sales Outlook for 2012
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingWelcome back to our blog! Today we'll look at auto aftermarket Trend 25: Our outlook for retail auto parts and accessories sales for 2012 and two important industry trends you should know: Auto parts trends 2012 1). January-June 2012 showed…

Amazon and 3 Predictions for the Automotive Aftermarket
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingOur series of automotive trends continues with our predictions on one of the automotive aftermarket's largest retailers, Amazon.Prediction 1: Amazon will start charging sales tax. More states are following suit in the bid to make Amazon charge…

eBay and 3 Predictions for the Automotive Aftermarket
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingThe online giant eBay is growing and evolving with both consumers and merchants in mind. It's now more than an online auction site and "the world's online marketplace." It has evolved into sales platforms and technologies, through its many subsidiaries,…

Google and 4 Predictions for the Automotive Aftermarket
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingGoogle is significantly changing the online landscape with new services like Google+, Google Wallet and Google Shopping. Here are our predictions how these services will be a significant specialty auto parts industry trend. Prediction 1: SEO…

Trend 29: SEMA CDI, Consumer Confidence And a September Rebound
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchToday's market research trend: Consumer Demand and Confidence improved in September 2012.The SEMA Consumer Demand Index (CDI) and Consumer Confidence rebounded in September. The SEMA CDI jumped to 45, the highest level since it hit 57 back…

Trend 30: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About 2007-2013 GMC Sierra Owners
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingOur 30th trend will give you a look at 2007-2013 GMC Sierra (1500) owners and a bit of a comparison to its counterpart, the Silverado. Like the Silverado, Sierra sales in the US have fluctuated with an overall decline since 2005 with a slight…

Trend 31: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About 2007-2013 Silverado Owners
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingOur 31st trend will give you a look at 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado (1500) owners and help you understand some demographics involved with this specific vehicle owner.Silverado sales in the US have fluctuated with an overall decline since 2005.…

Trend 32: The Consumer’s Definition of Performance
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingA large portion of the automotive aftermarket offers products that improve "performance," but what exactly is performance? In 2009, Hedges & Company originated market research on how automotive enthusiasts define "performance" as part of…

Trend 34: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About 2008-2013 Dodge Challenger Owners
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingThe Dodge Challenger resurfaced in 2008 after being dormant for 25 years, thrilling Mopar fans and muscle car enthusiasts alike. The third generation of its kind, the 2008-2013 Challenger sold over 100,000 vehicles in its first 4 years of…

4 Things Wrong With Your Social Media Strategy
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingAre you making these common mistakes with your social media strategy?Mistake 1: Assuming that consumers follow you to have a "relationship." Most don't. The vast majority of consumers follow brands on social media to get discounts. Only two…

Trend 37: The Automotive Interests of Fuel and Oil Pump Buyers
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingOur 37th market research trend will give you a look at the automotive interests of fuel and oil pump buyers.380 enthusiasts who had shopped for or purchased a fuel or oil pump took this survey and were given a list of 8 automotive interests…