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Cox midyear review: Consumers’ waiting game slows growth of auto market

Auto Remarketing

Uncertainty is the name of the game right now in the automotive market, according to chief economist Jonathan Smoke and Cox’s team of analysts, as consumers wait for any number of things — including. The theme of Cox Automotive’s 2024 midyear review is… wait for it … No, I mean, that’s the theme: Wait for it.

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Volume and Service: The Winning Formula for Gross in Today’s Market

AutoSuccess

In today’s evolving auto market, one thing remains crucial: focusing on volume and exceptional customer service will naturally drive gross. In today’s market of compressed margins, dealerships are too fixated on protecting gross. This approach is costing deals — and, ultimately, gross profit. Let’s get out there and crush it!

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The 10 Most Anticipated Electric Vehicles Coming in 2024

autoevolution

Although initially reluctant, the US auto market is finally embracing electric vehicles. Here are the 10 most anticipated EV models scheduled to hit the market in 2024 and what to expect of them. Dozens of new models will launch next year, making it hard to make a decision.

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Learn what you need when you need it with Identifix Direct-Hit® Pro Academy

Solera

With all the changes and challenges in the automobile industry, it’s tough to be an auto mechanic in this demanding work environment. The challenge of keeping up with the latest auto repair trends is all too apparent for repair shop owners and managers who are struggling to find and keep well-trained technicians.

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Cox Automotive’s Forecast: 2024 – A Return to Normalcy in the U.S. Auto Market

AutoSuccess

auto market, the word that will likely sum up 2024 is “normalcy,” according to Cox Automotive’s Forecast: 2024. auto industry. auto market being steered by five key themes. Meanwhile, the used EV market is expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the wholesale/used-vehicle market.

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2025 Lucid Gravity Is Queen Of The Electric SUVs With A 440-Mile Range

Jalopnik

Californian startup Lucid took a bold approach for its introduction to the world, launching in 2021 with the phenomenal Air , a large electric luxury sedan that entered a small, competitive segment of the auto market. Despite garnering tons of acclaim—including from me—the Air has been a slow seller and the brand has… Read more.

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2025 Genesis G80 Is A Luxury Sedan That Still Matters

Jalopnik

The auto market has fallen out of love with sedans , choosing to opt for taller and bigger crossovers. Because of that, many automakers have left the sedan market altogether , but there are still a few that soldier on.