Auto Care Association
10/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2026 14:24
Auto Care Association Adds 23 New Product Lines to Demand Index, Expanding Coverage to Nearly 200 Categories
New data spans exhaust, diesel, fuel system, transmission, engine, wiper, fluids and body hardware categories
BETHESDA, Md. - Oct.1, 2026 - The Auto Care Association today announced the release of 23 new product lines now available in the Demand Index. The Demand Index is part of the Auto Care TrendLens® interactive data platform. It gives automotive aftermarket manufacturers, distributors and retailers real-world point-of-sale data so they can see how their products perform against broader category trends.
This release is one of the largest single expansions in the tool's history. It brings Demand Index coverage to 188 product lines and extends visibility into several new areas, including diesel components, automatic transmission parts, fluids and chemicals and body hardware.
The 23 new product lines added to the Demand Index are:
1. Automatic Transmission Assembly
2. Automatic Transmission Control Solenoid
3. Automatic Transmission Torque Converter
4. Brake Cleaner
5. Brake Fluid
6. Diesel Fuel Injector Pump
7. Diesel Glow Plug
8. Door Handles
9. Electrical System
10. Engine Oil Parts
11. Exhaust Parts
12. Exhaust Pipe
13. Exhaust System
14. Fuel Tank
15. Fuel Tank Cap
16. Gear Oil
17. Hydraulic Filters
18. Lift Support
19. PCV Valve
20. Power Steering Fluid
21. Wheel and Tire Accessories
22. Wiper Accessories
23. Wiper Motor
"Our members asked for broader coverage, and this release delivers it across nearly every major vehicle system," said Daniel Zenko, senior director, data innovation, Auto Care Association. "Adding fluids, diesel and transmission categories alongside everyday replacement parts like door handles and lift supports gives the industry a far more complete picture of aftermarket demand. Companies can use that to benchmark performance, plan inventory and have more productive conversations with their trading partners."
The Demand Index provides unit sales and dollar sales data side by side. This allows users to benchmark product lines against industry-wide trends, identify how seasonality affects sales, and use standardized metrics when working with buyers and retailers.
A Demand Index subscription is required to access data for the new product lines.
To learn more, view the full list of available product lines, or schedule a demo with one of the Auto Care Association's data experts, visit autocare.org/demandindex.
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