Lower pricing and increasing consumer trust in digital platforms are creating an environment conducive to the online sale of automotive parts and accessories in North America, according to a report from Frost & Sullivan.
The growing penetration of connected devices among consumers, combined with digitization, and supply chain improvements by automotive retailers and distributors will quicken customer migration to e-platforms.
The “untapped market” of unperformed and underperformed automotive maintenance represents a significant 27 percent of the total aftermarket potential — but the larger concern is vehicle safety, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA)
Saab Parts UK has launched its autumn sale, with savings of up to 50 per cent on selected spares and free MoTs for customers who book a fixed price service.
Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to double the size of its advanced research team by investing in a multi-million-pound R&D centre, which will be based at the University of Warwick.
October is Fall Car Care Month and the Car Care Council urges shops, stores and other industry organizations planning community car care events to register their events at http://www.carcare.org/industry-participants/host-an-event/.
“Hosting a ‘Be Car Care Aware’ event is a unique business-building opportunity and a chance to educate consumers about their vehicle’s condition and maintenance needs,” saidRich White, executive director, Car Care Council.
