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August 7, 2026
Aftermarket companies staying agile in dynamic economy
Results from survey of market intelligence leaders across Auto Care Association membership on impact of selected macroeconomic factors, company response to K-shaped consumer recovery, impact of selected technological developments, strategies implemented in responses to global supply chain shocks and geopolitical conflicts, and confidence in legislation of fair data access for the independent aftermarket.
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April 2, 2026
Industry Impacts from War in Iran
Key findings from analysis of war in Iran given current geopolitical and economic environment, with strategic and operational actions aftermarket leaders should consider now.
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March 23, 2026
Repair Shop Trends Amidst a Challenging Consumer Environment
Highlights of recent repair shop survey amidst a challenging consumer environment.
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December 19, 2025
Automotive Aftermarket Looks Promising Despite Low Consumer Confidence
U.S. automotive aftermarket will continue to thrive and prosper, even amidst an uncertain and economically cloudy environment. Article discusses consumer confidence and its relationship to vehicle sales. Highlights of VMT trends, quality of parts selected in repairs, and recent EV production trends.
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October 6, 2025
Freight/Shipping Trends and Impact on Aftermarket
Overview of recent freight and shipping trends and their impact on the automotive aftermarket amidst Federal government shutdown.
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September 23, 2025
Aftermarket Employment Trends
Trends in automotive aftermarket employment and job creation
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June 23, 2025
Trade and Tariff Member Survey Highlights
Results from member survey on trade and tariff policy
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March 13, 2025
Has “Return-to-Office” Impacted Vehicle Miles Traveled?
Auto Care analyzed Arity daily state-level VMT data to determine whether return-to-office mandates for federal government employees impacted vehicle miles traveled in metropolitan Washington, DC.
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February 18, 2025
Aging Vehicles, Higher Prices and Tariffs Impacting Industry Outlook
Overview of top issues the automotive aftermarket faces, resources for tariff and trade updates, highlights from recent Business Outlook webinar.
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October 24, 2024
New Data in TrendLens™
Four new data points available in the Economic and Industry Indicators section of TrendLens™, Auto Care Association's interactive data platform for members.
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