Trends

OE fitments and replacements have shifted to increased rim diameters from what was standard just a decade ago.

Wheel and tire guru Myles Kovacs explains what he’s seeing in wheel and tire trends for trucks.

Heated seats have moved into the top five reported problems.

Synchrony’s Curtis Howse shares the five trends impacting the aftermarket and offering opportunities for growth.

Macro- and micro-level economic data can give a good indicator on the state of the automotive aftermarket.

Experts note the importance of understanding that our future “normal” may be very different.

Topics on the agenda include electrification, global sourcing and hybrid distribution.

Forty-two percent of drivers with lane-keeping assist technology stated they “frequently” or “sometimes” use video chat while driving compared to 20% who engaged in the risky behavior without the advanced technology.