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Dealer Opsby StaffAugust 31, 2022

Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits Another Record in First Half of 2022: Valuations Climb with Profits, Liquidity Drives Demand

Despite negative economic headlines and a volatile stock market, auto retailers continued their expansion through acquisition, with buy/sells increasing 16% YOY, despite spending pullbacks by public retailers, according to the Second Quarter 2022 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors.

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Fixed Opsby StaffAugust 30, 2022

Black Book: Market Insights Report

The Estimated Average Weekly Sales Rate dropped to 60% last week.

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Dealer Opsby StaffAugust 30, 2022

FTC Denies Extending Comment Period on Proposed Dealer Regulations

The FTC voted 5-0 against a further deadline extension after receiving approximately 2,400 comments.

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Digitalby StaffAugust 30, 2022

ACV Auctions Files Lawsuit Against Competitors

The complaint claims auto auction competitors collaborated to prevent ACV Auctions from gaining access to AutoIMS.

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Complianceby Brian StoutAugust 29, 2022

Identity Theft: Not an Opportunity to do Business

We have all heard the saying, “buyer beware,” but I’m here to say, “salesman beware,” because I can tell you, identity theft is not an opportunity to do business.

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Dealer Opsby StaffAugust 29, 2022

Peak Insight Report Points to Continuing Strength of Showroom Conversion Rates as Inventory Remains Low

The quarterly report aims to reveal the top converting lead sources and partners as detailed through DealerPeak’s proprietary backend data.

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Dealer Opsby StaffAugust 26, 2022

Group 1 Automotive to Keep Focus on Acquisition

Group 1 Automotive Inc. will focus on growth through acquisition in the U.S. and UK, says Daryl Kenningham, incoming president and CEO.

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Fixed Opsby StaffAugust 25, 2022

Consumers Shifting Back to Used Vehicles as Inventory Shortages Continue

As used originations increase, credit unions reach nearly 26% total vehicle financing market share, the highest volume in five years.

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Awardsby StaffAugust 25, 2022

High Gas Prices, Record-Breaking Transaction Prices Increased Q2 Interest in Cars, Electrified Vehicles

Car shopping gained share among both luxury and non-luxury shoppers in Q2 amid high gas prices, increased average transaction prices and ongoing vehicle supply challenges.

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Dealer Opsby StaffAugust 25, 2022

Market Not Ready for EVs

Reaching the Biden Administration’s goal of 50% of U.S. new vehicle sales being BEVs by 2030 is unlikely, says Jack Hollis of Toyota in a webinar.

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