By Nathan Shipley, automotive industry analyst, The NPD Group My first business trip in more than 18 months will take place in a few weeks as I fly to Las Vegas for the 2021 AAPEX show. I have attend…

By Philip Atkins, director, Strategic Research & Planning, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) The U.S. automotive aftermarket had its ups and downs last year, but 2021 is once ag…

By Paul McCarthy, president & COO, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA)  2020. What a year. The year the phrase “new normal” became mainstream and underscored a desire for…