OVERHEARD: e-Commerce Is Up
Hedges & Co. projects online sales of auto parts and accessories in the U.S. will be around $19 billion by 2022.
Overheard: Gas Prices Lowest in 4 Years
For the seven days ending 3/30, the average price of gasoline in the U.S. had dropped to $2.05 a gallon
Overheard: Feb Numbers Show Growing Economy
The data through February were unlikely to have been affected much by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Overheard: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available
SBA loans have been made available in light of COVID-19 closures and slowdowns.
OVERHEARD: Top Challenges For Shops And Techs
Shop owners and technicians reported their top challenges for 2020, as well as advice for new techs entering the field.
Overheard: Good News On The Jobs Front
Some experts speculate unseasonably warm weather was a contributing factor.
OVERHEARD: Love For EVs And AVs Still Tepid
J.D. Power Mobility Confidence Index: consumers are still saying ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ to self-driving cars, EVs.
