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Overheard: Habit Changes, Chip Shortages Spur Car Sales

Consumers snapped up new autos at pre-pandemic rates in the first quarter, according to a Bloomberg report.

OVERHEARD: Car Owners Get Comfortable

Majority of car owners ok with COVID sanitation measures at service facilities.

Overheard: Gas Prices Normalize

Something else that seems to have fully recovered from the recession is gasoline prices.

Overheard: Majority Of Shop Owners Watch Online Training

Find out how many watch online videos for technical content and professional tips.

Overheard: Auto Parts Retail Remains Strong

Retail sales at auto parts, accessories and tire stores remained strong in December.

Overheard: Gasoline Engines Still Lead In New Car Sales

According to NADA, 3.3% of new cars sold in 2019 had diesel engines.

Overheard: Vehicle Miles Traveled Update

The data showed a bit of softening in September and October.

Overheard: DIY Or DIFM?

What’s the split between DIY and DIFM today?

Tracking Economic Trends

Data lags and seasonal adjustments: understanding both will make you a better interpreter of economic data.