Tag Archive for: Auto Aftermarket Industry News & Automotive Aftermarket Research
Product Data Questions Answered: ACES and PIES Data, Is There An Auto Parts Fitment Database, Automotive Part Numbers
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchThe automotive aftermarket discusses ACES and PIES data standards a lot. Here we define the ACES and PIES product data standards, and reveal how many aftermarket part numbers exist.Note: for more information on PIES data and how it affects…
3 Intake Manifold Brands With Highest Brand Awareness
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive Marketing Here's a look at top intake manifold brands most recognized by consumers. Brand awareness is a very important metric for any aftermarket brand. Results are based on our surveys to over 3,000 automotive enthusiasts who had shopped for or purchased…
2 Things to Know About 2012 Auto Parts Sales
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market ResearchToday we look at the aftermarket trend of retail sales of auto parts and accessories for the first half of 2012. Our preliminary 2011 forecast put the entire industry up 4.5% over 2010 and it came in at 5%. Here are two things you should know…
3 Things You Didn’t Know About 2005-2013 Mustang Owners
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingToday we're unveiling three things you didn't know about 2005-2013 Mustang owner demographics, one of the most important vehicles in our industry. The fifth generation, or S197 platform, Mustang market is a large and healthy segment for…
Hedges & Company to Reveal 66 New Aftermarket Trends in 66 Days Leading to SEMA/AAPEX
Auto Aftermarket News & Trends, Automotive Market Research, Automotive MarketingHedges & Company will be counting down to the 2012 SEMA and AAPEX shows by revealing 66 new aftermarket automotive trends and facts in 66 days, starting on Saturday, August 25.Our market research staff has identified new trends, facts…
SEMA Financial Benchmarking Program Allows Automotive Distributors, Manufacturers and Retailers to Measure Business Performance
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsThe SEMA Financial Benchmarking program administered by Hedges & Company is accepting new participants.This market research program provides auto parts and accessory distributors, manufacturers and retailers exclusive, industry-specific…
SEMA Market Research Report Analyzes Truck Ownership and Accessory Purchases
Automotive Market ResearchThe SEMA 2011 Pickup Truck Market Research Report authored by Hedges & Company is available as a free download for SEMA members. Non-members may purchase a copy for $99.95 at SEMA.org/2011pickupreport. This light truck report dives deeper…
SEMA Show Opinion Leaders Report Released; SEMA Market Research by Hedges & Company
Automotive Market ResearchThe Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) released a new SEMA market research report written by Hedges & Company. It covers results of the SEMA Show Opinion Leaders program.Hedges & Company is a market research company serving…
How will 2011 be for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry?
Auto Aftermarket News & TrendsHappy New Year for the automotive aftermarket industry! Following up on our popular blog post "What If You Invested $1,000 in Automotive Aftermarket Companies" the Hedges & Company Automotive Aftermarket Index finished 2010 with a 48% gain.…
