Black Book: Weekly Market Update
Price drops got steeper last week, the market watcher observed.
Black Book
The wholesale market's decline is speeding up like a car moving from surface streets to the freeway. Black Book observed the acceleration last week. Learn how the surge is manifesting in its weekly report.
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August Auto Sales a Mixed Bag
An early forecast shows strong business despite consumer hurdles, and hybrids are a big piece of their affordability coping strategy.
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Longtime Ford Store Changes Hands
The Virginia dealership joins a small area automotive group in a one-dealership transaction, moving from one family franchisee to another.
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Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Stabilize
Auto loans are a main driver of nonmortgage consumer debt, but delinquency rates stabilized in the second quarter across all credit risk tiers.
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ASE Seeks Accurate Technician Pay, Benefits Data
New free membership trial removes cost barrier for dealerships and shops willing to contribute anonymous information to the industry data exchange.
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No Longer Worth the Price?
Mass-market auto brands are gaining ground on luxury competitors with what used to be premium features, helped along by the pressure of high vehicle prices dogging budget-conscious shoppers.
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Dealer Debrief: Colorful Cars & BMW Backlash
In this week's debrief, host Lauren Lawrence discusses the first Slate vehicles and the BMW x Spider-Man collab that has sparked some privacy concerns.
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Georgia Auto Group to Be Sold
Major U.S. player Group 1 signed an agreement to purchase the Atlanta-area stores across multiple brands from a longtime market leader.
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Dealer Debrief: Four-Figure Loan Payments
In this week's debrief, host Lauren Lawrence discusses the rise in $1,000-plus loan payments and the factors affecting the increase.
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July Auto Sales Simmer
Deliveries were up modestly from a year ago despite still-high prices as OEMs offered more incentives and loan rates eased somewhat.
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Toyota Financial Services Adds to HQ
The subsidiary says the new Texas facility is designed to foster collaboration and innovation with the aim of future growth.
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