Mixed Results Expected For New Vehicle Sales In May, As Prices Rise But Sales Pace Falls
With the extra selling day in 2018, consumers are expected to spend more than $41 billion on new vehicles in May, nearly $2.7 billion more than last year, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive.
New Vehicle Sales Pace To Decline Again Despite Higher Discounts
The new vehicle retail sales pace in April is expected to fall from a year ago, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate for retail sales is expected to be 13.5 million units, down 500,000 from April 2017.
Automotive Maintenance And Repair Expo 2018 Offers Insight Into China’s Evolving Automotive Aftermarket
Housing 1,200 exhibitors and 57,117 trade visitors from 70 countries and regions, the fair offered participants sourcing options, connections and industry knowledge, each of which are much needed for establishing a more sustainable business in the fast-changing Chinese market.
New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace To Decline In January; Full-Year Expected To Fall 1.5 Percent
“Coming off a strong sales period to close out 2017, a slower start to the year was anticipated,” said Thomas King, senior vice president of the data and analytics division at J.D. Power. “After the industry’s emphasis on the sell-down of old model-year vehicles in December, January is a transition month as manufacturers shift focus toward 2018 model-year vehicles.”
EnerSys To Showcase ODYSSEY Batteries And Chargers At The 47th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
“We look forward to sharing our ODYSSEY battery offering at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, and engaging the passion of such an elite community of enthusiasts,” said Alan Kohler, transportation and specialty marketing manager at EnerSys.
Bob Bondurant Edition Shelby Cobra FIA Roadster And Daytona Coupe To Be Introduced At Barrett-Jackson Auction
Based on Cobras raced by Bob Bondurant, only 50 total cars will be built and each will bear a CSX2000 Shelby serial number.
Leeds West Groups Acquires Auto Systems Experts
The planned acquisition includes all of ASE’s locations, real estate holdings, buildings and equipment, making it the largest single acquisition by a Midas franchisee in Midas history.
AkzoNobel And Hot Rod Builder Dave Kindig Introduce Modern Classikk, A New Custom Line Of Automotive Paints
Modern Classikk will be available starting in January 2018.
Record-Setting Attendance, Celebrity ‘Sightings’ At OAC Global Reception During AAPEX
Attendees enjoyed international networking and “appearances” by notable celebrities, athletes and legends at the event’s exciting venue. Reception participants took photographs with lifelike figures of top celebrities during the evening of global aftermarket comraderie.
Bar’s Leaks, Rislone And Hy-Per Lube Team Up At SEMA And AAPEX 2017
Visitors also can enter to win the one-of-a-kind Rislone RS700 Mustang created this year on PowerNation TV.
