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J.D. Power Valuation Services’ seasonally adjusted used-vehicle price index managed to increase for the first time in a year. While positive, May’s index figure was 7.6% below May 2016.
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A survey of more than 9,000 vehicle owners found that 38% of them plan to buy used on their next purchase. That percentage grew to 53% among individuals under 40 years ago age.
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With wholesale used-vehicle prices rising in May, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose to a record 127.9. The firm noted that dealers purchased the most vehicles at Manheim auctions for the month of May since 2008.
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The index's April reading was 124.7, a year-over-year improvement thanks to the 0.5% increase in wholesale used-vehicle prices. Manheim officials said any weakness is more a result of excessive new-vehicle inventory, with more than four million new units sitting on dealer lots for the last three months.
Read More →Through the new co-listing capability, dealers can gain access to vehicles listed on manufacturers’ digital sales platforms powered by RMS Automotive before they cross the auction block.
Read More →Lithia Motors’ first-quarter results include continued gains in F&I penetrations and revenue, a result the dealer group credits to its aggressive acquisition strategy.
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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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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.
Read More →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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Tom Webb will retire on June 30, ending a more than four-decade career. Cox Automotive officials said a replacement will be named in the coming weeks.
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