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NewsApril 27, 2017

Trade-In Quotes Critical Factor in Consumer-Buying Decisions, Study Finds

According to an online survey conducted by Black Book, 46% of the 2,100 consumers polled said getting the right trade appraisal was either ‘very important’ or ‘extremely important’ to pulling the trigger on a vehicle purchase.

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NewsApril 25, 2017

NsightLive Taps Black Book for Online Trade Appraisals

NsightLive is a content engagement company that delivers leads to dealers through its Live content platform. With Black Book’s trade appraisal engine, the company now offers independent dealers an online trade appraisal tool.

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NewsApril 19, 2017

Black Book: Spring Lift Continues

High demand for pre-owned vehicles resulted in increased values, with 13 out of the 22 vehicle segments registering increases in average value, the firm reported.

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NewsApril 17, 2017

Black Book: Used Vehicle Retention Index Falls to 113 Heading Into April

Since registering a score of 125.9 in May 2015, the firm’s Used Vehicle Retention Index has fallen steadily. Last year, it dropped by 6.4%. In March, the index fell from February's 113.9 to 113.

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NewsApril 6, 2017

5 Vehicle Segments Retain or Increase Values in March, Black Book Reports

The vehicle valuation firm reported today that the average used vehicle for model years 2011-2015 depreciated slightly 0.6%. Cars overall recorded depreciation of 0.3%, while trucks registered depreciation of 0.8%.

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NewsMarch 28, 2017

Black Book: Spring Lift in Full Effect

Both cars and trucks realized a healthy seasonal boost in wholesale performance last week, with both segments retaining their values better than they have in the past six months.

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NewsMarch 22, 2017

Black Book: Cars Continue to Outperform Truck Segment

This week’s Black Book Market Insights report shows the car segment retaining its value better than the truck segment as a whole. However, compact vans saw their values strengthen by 1.17%, outperforming all other vehicle segments.

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NewsMarch 15, 2017

Black Book: Cars Outperform Trucks, Luxury Cars Continue to Falter

Luxury vehicles continued to struggle last week, leading all segments in terms of depreciation. The other big story was the performance of cars, which continued to retain their values better than trucks.

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NewsMarch 8, 2017

Black Book: Retention Holds Relatively Strong in February

Small pickups led the way, but cars also showed retention strength during a month in which the average price of a used vehicle for model years 2011-2015 depreciated by 0.8%.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2017

Black Book: Small Crossovers and Cars Have Strong Week

After four weeks of living below 0.37%, the depreciation rate for the truck segment reached its highest level in February — and its second-highest this year — last week, according to Black Book’s Feb. 27 Market Insights report.

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