Tag Archive for: Auto Aftermarket Industry News & Automotive Aftermarket Research
Trend 52: Enthusiasts Rank The Most Reliable Carburetor Brands
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchConsumers base their purchases on all kinds of factors, such as customer service, ease of installation, innovative features, and much more. Today, we are going to look at what enthusiasts have to say about the reliability of the leading carburetor…
Trend 53: Surprising Stats on Models With a V8 Engine
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchToday we'll take a look at Trend 53: vehicle statistics on domestic models (Ford, GM and Chrysler) with factory V8 engines.Over the past three decades, the number of V8 engines in vehicles has fluctuated as demand changed and OEMs offered…
Trend 54: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About 2010-2013 Camaro Owners
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingToday we're reporting three important demographics of 2010-2013 Camaro owners. The fifth generation Camaro has been relatively popular after production ended with the 2002 model year and started back up in 2009 with the 2010 model year.1).…
The SEMA Consumer Demand Index and Consumer Confidence
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchToday here's a look at the August 2012 SEMA Consumer Demand Index (blue line) compared to consumer confidence (red line). And by the way, the 2012 SEMA Show is in just 58 days!The Consumer Demand Index (CDI) measures purchase intentions of…
4 Ways to Increase Email Effectiveness
Automotive MarketingHere are a few tips on how to increase your email marketing effectiveness.1). Segment your emails. Know who your auto parts customers are, and what appeals to them. Instead of sending the same email to your entire list, consider breaking them…
Facts About Amazon and eBay Automotive Market Share
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchToday we'll cover the trend of sales of auto parts and accessories (called "P&A") through Amazon.com and eBay Motors and their market share.Combined, these two online giants represented a whopping $3.5 billion in sales of auto parts and…
5 Secrets About Social Media and The Auto Parts Buying Process
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingFacebook, Twitter and other social media sites play a huge role in the everyday lives of millions, but do they influence the buying decisions of automotive enthusiasts and automotive DIY consumers? Here are some facts to keep in mind.1). Enthusiasts…
Hedges & Company: Two New Affiliations
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsHedges & Company is not only growing, but we're proud to be affiliated with two new trade associations as well. We recently joined the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Marketing Research Association (MRA), in…
Hedges & Company Principals To Speak at SEMA Show
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingTuesday, November 2 at 11:00 am, Julie Hedges, President of Hedges & Company, will speak about the SEMA Financial Benchmarking program in room N259 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. How does your business compare? The SEMA Financial Benchmarking…
