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Did You Know: Industry Scholarships

In 2020, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation provided 461 scholarships to students across the country.

Overheard: Gas Prices Hit 2014 Levels

The average price of a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. hit $3.16 last week.

Overheard: Dealership Parts Sales Go Down

In 2020 new car dealerships’ total service and parts sales were $111.22 billion.

Overheard: Dealerships Turning To Gamification To Boost Sales

Last year, nearly 30% of U.S. new car sales were completed online.

Overheard: Vehicle Miles Traveled Catching Up

It’s still not a full recovery, but it’s looking positive.

Overheard: Repair Orders and Parts Sales In 2020

One went up and one went down slightly in 2020. Do you know which?

Overheard: Light Truck Sales Increasing

The light-truck share was 76.4% in 2020. By comparison, in 2010 the share was only 51.2%.

Overheard: What Jobs Numbers Tell Us About The Recession

In April there were 9.2 million job openings in the United States, which is a record.

Overheard: Used Vehicle Values Increase

The wholesale price of used vehicles increased 8.3% in April 2021.

Overheard: 83% Of Shops Stepped Up Sanitation Measures

In the survey, 8% of respondents said these measures have had a major effect on profitability.

Overheard: Retail Parts Sales Are Up

Retail sales at auto parts, accessories, and tire stores were up 7.8% over February 2020 sales.

Overheard: The World’s Top 3 Most Instagrammed Road Trips

The U.S. takes the lead for two of the top three.