Podcast: Three Industry Bright Spots You May Be Ignoring

Podcast: Three Industry Bright Spots You May Be Ignoring

The automotive aftermarket has experienced unprecedented disruption over the past year – but now has unbridled optimism.

Despite an incredibly tough year, things aren’t all doom and gloom in the automotive industry. In fact, there are some real bright spots you may be overlooking. ShopOwner editor Doug Kaufman and industry analyst Steve Shannon discuss some of the trends that are keeping cars and people moving. This episode is sponsored by AAPEX 2021.

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