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MARKET RESEARCH inDuSTry inDicaTorS 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) 254,788 1,066,339 255,942 982,302 260,641 1,103,084 2.3% 24.3% 1.2% 19.8% 0.1% 19.1% 3,824.2 $14.07 3,857.7 $13.98 3,885.7 $14.12 -1.5% 2.5% -0.4% 2.6% 0.5% 3.5% $50,271 $6,686 $47,314 $6,653 $48,599 $6,494 23.9% 0.5% 19.8% -0.1% 18.7% -1.3% 133.2 120.8 135.7 121.0 135.6 121.1 1.5% -0.1% 4.5% 0.1% 4.5% 0.1% 135.5 246.6 135.7 247.4 136.1 247.3 0.8% 1.9% 0.8% 1.9% 1.3% 2.0% MAR. 52.3 $928.3 APR. 57.9 $933.6 MAy 62.7 $937.7 % CHANGE FROM SAME MONTH OF PREVIOUS YEAR MAR. 94.4% 3.6% APR. 41.9% 3.3% MAy 14.4% 2.2% ASSESSMENTS MAR. APR. MAy Notes: Historical data have been revised. Released by AAIA on July 28, 2010. © 2010 AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Assessment Totals MAR. 4 4 4 0 APR. 4 4 4 0 MAY 4 5 3 0 Every month, AAIA’s market research department tracks economic and industry data relevant to aftermarket businesses. The Industry Indicators Report is a statistical compilation of key variables that are released by a variety of sources. This monthly report, free for AAIA members, is designed to provide insight into some of the key indicators affecting the aftermarket industry and your business. The Industry Indicators Report is distributed monthly via e-mail to AAIA members. To receive a copy of the report, e-mail Ron Rossi at ron.rossi@aftermarket.org and specify that you wish to be added to the distribution list. 28 | AFTERMARKET INSIDER | VOLUME 66 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. http://www.aftermarket.org/Publications/TrackingTheTrends.aspx http://www.aftermarket.org/knowledgecenter http://www.aftermarket.org/knowledgecenter

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aftermarket Insider Issue 66

Aftermarket Insider Issue 66
Table of Contents
President's Message
AAPEX News
AAPEX 2010: A Snapshot of This Year's Show
Member Profile
Trade Show Toolbox: Special Edition
International Focus
Government Affairs
Market Research
"Be Car Care Aware" Pilot Program
Campaign Update
Technology Update
Telematics Trendline
Market Research

Aftermarket Insider Issue 66