Research: Auto Parts Production Inches Upward

Research: Tracking Industrial Auto Parts Production

The data comes from the Federal Reserve Board.

Data Did You Know: The industrial production of auto parts inched up slightly from January to February, increasing by 0.14 to 91.51 (2017=100). However, that is down 13.1% from last year, the third straight month of double-digit declines. Both OEM and aftermarket parts production is measured by this index, and the data comes from the Federal Reserve Board.

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