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This Roller Coaster Ride May Not Be Over Yet
This Roller Coaster Ride May Not Be Over Yet
June 2025 After five consecutive years of sales in excess of 17 million light vehicles,...
Aftermarket Parts Suffers a Mood Swing
Aftermarket Parts Suffers a Mood Swing
April 23, 2025 – Compared to the two years prior, winter weather came early this...
The Side Effects are Less Profit and Less Value
The Side Effects are Less Profit and Less Value
January 13, 2025 – Sales of U.S. light-duty vehicles in 2023 rebounded nicely (13%) from...
Tire Industry: Smooth Ride or Bumpy Road? Smell of Burning Rubber or New Tariffs?
Tire Industry: Smooth Ride or Bumpy Road? Smell of Burning Rubber or New Tariffs?
December 2024 As we approach the end of 2024, the tire industry continues to evolve...
Storm Clouds Gather Over the Auto Industry
Storm Clouds Gather Over the Auto Industry
October 22, 2024 – Third–quarter sales of U.S. light-duty vehicles decreased by 1.8% compared to...
Sales of Aftermarket Replacement Parts were Flat
Sales of Aftermarket Replacement Parts were Flat
September 30, 2024 – For the five companies that comprise the Hilco Parts Index (HPI...