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While wholesale prices for cars and trucks edged lower, Black Book’s latest Market Insights report contained details to refute the notion that it’s a soft September in the auction lanes. In fact, Black Book executive vice president of operations Anil Goyal said, “Used-vehicle prices declined slightly last week, although the used market remains relatively strong […] [Read More]

Franchised dealers appear to have a rosier outlook on the used-car market than their independent dealer counterparts, according to a study released Monday by Cox Automotive. In addition to other areas, the Q3 2019 Cox Automotive Dealers Sentiment Index delved into the used-car department, which for franchised dealers, is tilted more towards positive.  When asked […] [Read More]

Virginia Connell says that with the substantial size of the auto service market for maintenance and repair, when a sector gains even a fraction in market share, that means auto dealers are leaving millions of dollars in potential revenue on the table. “As vehicles age and require more complex and costly repairs, aftermarket service is […] [Read More]

What typically happens within the confines of a dealership — retailing and servicing vehicles — isn’t solely influencing the values and transactions of stores nowadays. Rather, two firms that monitor dealership buy/sell activities mentioned other factors such as foreign-trade clashes as an element that could impact if activity picks up significant steam to close the […] [Read More]

As fintech developments germinate from outside firms, a new report from Accenture showed how much these new solutions could impact banks. Accenture said as much as 15% of banks’ global payments revenue, or $280 billion, is likely to be displaced by the growth of digital payments and competition from non-banks, as payments become more instant, […] [Read More]

Connected technology. Consumers continue incorporating it into their everyday lives. As that trend continues, established and new automobile manufacturers and dealers should take note and “provide their customers with the facilities, features and connectivity they have become accustomed to," said Metova president and chief marketing officer Jonathan Sasse. “The connected car is no longer a […] [Read More]

With the peak of hurricane season now upon us, new data from CARFAX showed flood-damaged vehicles are resurfacing across the country. CARFAX estimates there are 408,280 flood-damaged vehicles on the roads nationwide, and experts said that number will likely rise following Hurricane Dorian that impacted the Southeast earlier this month. Vehicles reported as flood-damaged by a […] [Read More]

Experian Automotive’s second-quarter data pegged the average monthly payment for a new vehicle at $550. That’s $25 higher than a year ago. That climb figured in part to new AAA research showing that average annual cost of vehicle ownership jumped 24% to $9,282, or $773.50 a month. That’s the highest cost associated with new vehicle […] [Read More]

When vehicle owners opt for branded audio systems, the cost is worth the value it brings to those owners and the manufacturers. That is according to Brent Gruber, who is the senior director of the automotive quality practice at J.D. Power. “Specifically, when consumers are happy with their branded audio system experience, it ultimately moves the […] [Read More]

Kroll Bond Rating Agency spotted typical season deterioration when analysts compiled their observations of the August auto loan indices based on performances in the auto asset backed securities (ABS) market. Analysts said in their report released this week that collateral performance in KBRA’s Non-Prime Auto Loan Index continued to “underperform.” For August, KBRA determined annualized […] [Read More]