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NewsNovember 16, 2016

Kontos: Wholesale Prices Up Year Over Year, Down From September

As has been the case for much of the year, average wholesale used-car prices were down on a year-over-year basis. In October, the average wholesale used-vehicle price fell by 1.2% compared to the year before. Trucks, on the other hand, continued to realize year-over-year increases in wholesale prices. Compared to last year, truck prices are up 5.1%.

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NewsNovember 15, 2016

Black Book: Car and Truck Depreciation Slowing

Volume weighted, overall car segment values decreased by 0.46% the week of Nov. 4, which was lower than the 0.7% depreciation rate recorded during the four weeks prior. For the truck segment, values decreased by 0.34%, slightly lower than the 0.58% rate recorded during the previous four weeks.

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NewsNovember 8, 2016

Black Book: Depreciation Slows for Cars and Trucks

Both the car and truck segments experienced an overall reduction in depreciation during the week of Oct. 28, with car and truck wholesale values decreasing by 0.53% and 0.58%, respectively, vs. 0.76% and 0.80% the previous week..

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NewsSeptember 27, 2016

Kontos: Average Wholesale Price in August Up 4.6% YOY

ADESA's chief economist reported this week that the continued strength of the truck segment drove a year-over-year increase in wholesale prices, while weak car sales contributed to a month-over-month price decline.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2016

New-Vehicle SAAR Falls Below 17 Million in August, Manheim Reports

For the second time this year, the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for new vehicles fell below 17 million in August. Manheim, however, said the drop 'may be a good thing."

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NewsAugust 16, 2016

July's 2.3% Drop in Wholesale Prices Ties June Record, NADAUCG Reports

Wholesale prices for vehicles up to eight years in age fell 2.3% in July, tying June for the biggest drop recorded so far this year, according to the NADA Used Car guide. As a result, the firm lowered its seasonally adjusted used vehicle price index 1.1% to 118.9 .

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NewsAugust 10, 2016

Kontos: Wholesale Pricing Increases 4.9% in July

The average wholesale used price in July was $10,362, a 2% decline from June but a a 4.9% increase from a year ago, according to ADESA Analytical Services. The strength of truck prices carried the year-over-year gains.

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NewsJuly 12, 2016

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Up in June, Manheim Reports

June wholesale used-vehicle prices reached their highest level in four years, rising for the third consecutive month, according to Manheim.

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NewsJune 8, 2016

Wholesale Prices Rise Again in May, Manheim Reports

Wholesale used-vehicle prices increased again in May, suggesting dealers have continued to achieve efficiency gains that allow them to bid-up auction prices even as gross margins narrow, according to Manheim’s Used Vehicle Value Index.

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NewsOctober 7, 2015

Q3 Used-Car Market Remains Strong, Manheim Reports

Used-vehicle prices were up nearly 3% in the third quarter from a year ago, according to Manheim’s Used Vehicle Value Index, a measure of wholesale prices adjusted for mix, mileage and season.

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