Consumer Aftermarket Behavior Study
In partnership with Industrial Marketing Research, Counterman presents consumer and technician sourcing habits for 10 critical product categories. Click here to read: CABS Intro Click here to read the consumer analysis of: AC Compressors Click here to read the consumer analysis of: Ball Joints Click here to read the consumer analysis of: Brake Pads Click
Top 20 Super Stores 2006
This month, Counterman examines those store groups that made notable acquisitions or changes over the last 12 months.
Top 10 News Stories of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine take a look at the events that have had the most impact on the automotive aftermarket in the past year. News stories are presented in chronological order.
Advanced Fuel Delivery Systems
There are many ways to get fuel into a combustion chamber and it seems that today auto manufacturers are using every possible method. As if that were not enough, manufacturers are hedging their sales bets by developing vehicles that use many different types of fuel, and in some cases, vehicles that can burn more than
The Super Stores
This article examines those companies that made notable acquisitions or changes over the last 12 months. The complete list of the top 20 store groups in the market can be found on the link below. Super Stores List Like 2004, 2005 was another year of notable growth for some of the largest store groups in
Pep Boys Takes a New Look at Customer Experience
Company reevaulates customers and product mix as it looks to remap and revitalize the shopping experience.