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trends tracking MARKET iNTELLiGENCE Aftermarket Analysis INDUSTRY INDICATORS - Automotive Retail Aftermarket Report VALUES U.S. ECONOMY Consumer Confidence (1985 = 100) Disposable Income ($ Billions) CONSUMER PRICES Motor Vehicle Parts & Equipment (1982-84 = 100) Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (1982-84 = 100) PRODUCER PRICES Tires & Repair Materials (1982 = 100) Motor Vehicle Parts (1982 = 100) RETAIL SALES ($ MILLIONS) New Car Dealers Auto Parts, Accessories & Tire Stores AFTERMARKET EMPLOYMENT AND WAGES Aftermarket Employment (Thousands of Jobs) Average Hourly Wage of Parts Store Employees AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Miles Driven (Millions) Gasoline ($ per gallon) 269,994 $2.78 267,422 $2.78 247,771 $2.76 0.8% 7.8% 3.2% 4.2% 2.9% 5.6% 3,895.0 $14.11 3,907.5 $13.90 3,903.3 $14.08 0.9% 3.5% 0.5% 4.0% 0.9% 4.8% $49,911 $6,438 $49,085 $6,657 $45,951 $6,688 9.4% -6.1% -1.9% 0.2% 23.7% 5.1% 140.0 121.1 140.0 122.5 140.1 122.2 8.9% 0.6% 8.9% 1.9% 9.0% 1.5% 137.2 247.5 137.6 248.4 137.8 249.2 2.6% 1.9% 3.1% 2.0% 3.3% 1.9% JULY 51.0 $946.2 AUG. 53.2 $950.2 SEPT. 48.6 $948.5 % CHANGE FROM SAME MONTH OF PREVIOUS YEAR JULY 7.6% 3.5% AUG. -2.4% 3.6% SEPT. -9.0% 3.2% ASSESSMENTS JULY AUG. SEPT. Notes: Historical data have been revised. Released by AAIA on July 28, 2010. © 2010 AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Assessment Totals JULY. 11 7 5 0 AUG. 10 5 8 0 SEPT. 15 4 4 0 The Industry Indicators Report is a statistical compilation of key economic variables that are released each month by a variety of business and government sources. In addition to the traditional reporting of the raw data and the three-point assessment rating for each variable, Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University is now providing an interpretive commentary explaining how changes in these variables will influence your business. The monthly Industry Indicators Report is an AAIA member-only benefit. Reports and Dr. Nash’s commentaries are posted in the Knowledge Center on the AAIA Web site at www.aftermarket.org/ knowledgecenter, and are accessible through AAIA username and password. For assistance, contact the AAIA membership department at 301-654-6664. Favorable condition for motor vehicle aftermarket = Indeterminate trend-should monitor = Unfavorable condition for motor vehicle aftermarket = Data not available = na The full monthly Industry Indicators Report is available to members in the AAIA Knowledge Center at www.aftermarket.org/knowledgecenter. AFTERMARKET INSIDER | VOLUME 67 | 21 http://www.aftermarket.org/Publications/TrackingTheTrends.aspx

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aftermarket Insider Issue 67

Aftermarket Insider Issue 67
Contents
President’s Message
Association News
Good Things Happen When YOU ARE HERE!
AAPEX 2010: A Picture-Perfect Show
Toolbox
Toolbox: Going Social
Market Intelligence
Technology Update
Member Profile
Market Intelligence

Aftermarket Insider Issue 67