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Auto Care's top subject matter experts offer their best aftermarket advice, research, and analysis influencing the health of the automotive aftermarket to stay current in a fast-paced industry.

Auto Care Association's mission is to protect and advance the interests of businesses providing aftermarket products and services for all classes of motor vehicles. view more

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Meet a Staffer: Camille Sheehan
I’ve enjoyed building up the Auto Care brand recognition in consumer media since I joined the association in 2017. It’s been really rewarding to see our team’s hard work pay off by seeing Auto Care and …
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Pricing Trends and Influences Amidst a Shocked Supply Chain
In this edition of Market Insights with Mike, we look at recent trends in commodity prices, and how global supply chain disruptions continue to affect the automotive aftermarket. We'll give a preview of …
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An important message from the Auto Care Board of Directors
In the last 20 months as we have worked through the pandemic, your association has been hard at work tackling the issues that matter to you most. The benefits of having the Auto Care Association to speak …
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Use Weekly VMT to Predict Retail Impact
This edition of Market Insights with Mike looks at weekly VMT for Independence Day from 2019-2021. This data is available in TrendLens as part of the Market View package. We also give examples of how the …
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Vehicle Miles Traveled - Trends and Drivers
In this article we look at VMT trends, particularly why Arity VMT has exceeded monthly USDOT VMT figures. We then discuss the reasons driving these discrepancies.
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Meet a Staffer: Carolina Arregoces
Being able to help our members explore and expand to different global markets and realizing that all markets can complement each other.
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Meet a Staffer: Angela Chiang
Interacting with members on a daily basis helps me better develop international resources to help businesses succeed in the global marketplace. Every day is different, rewarding and challenging.
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On the Road Again
VMT rose to a recent high in March 2021, but will the increased driving continue? Numerous external forces continue to impact consumer behavior amidst a fluid economy. This edition of Market Insights notes …
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Navigate the Economic Snow Globe with Weekly Vehicle Miles Traveled Data
Highlights of new features in TrendLens - weekly Arity Vehicle Miles Traveled, reference videos. Discussion of continued industry uncertainties and identification of disposable income as a possible leading …
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SIPS Group Turns 20
This past November marked the 20-year anniversary of the Society of Import Part Specialists (SIPS). We recently spoke to SIPS Coordinator Gary Garberg about this milestone, how the group has evolved through …
SIPS Group Turns 20
This past November marked the 20-year anniversary of the Society of Import Part Specialists (SIPS). We recently spoke to SIPS Coordinator Gary Garberg about this milestone, how the group has evolved through …
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New Data Trends for 2021
In this blog, director of market intelligence Mike Chung highlights recent data to guide your trend-watching as 2021 finds its footing. Chung highlights manufacturing and logistics headlines, VMT and …