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Retail used-car market by the numbers: Supply, demand, prices & EV metrics

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It was good news, bad news for the retail used-car market in January. Used-car demand fell over 7% from January 2023, but was up almost 14% from December. And both supply of and demand for used EVs is rising, and prices are softening. Used-car demand fell 7.6% Used prices dropped 2.9%

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Navigating Inflationary Pressures on Vehicle Ownership: A Guide for Auto Dealers

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In today’s economic climate, consumers are grappling with extreme inflationary pressures affecting vehicle ownership. Auto dealers are particularly impacted, facing challenges in vehicle availability and profitability. According to AAA, the average annual cost has surged by $1,454 to $12,182 per vehicle.

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Mixed views on March, but signs point to ‘normalcy’ in wholesale vehicle market

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Wholesale vehicle prices last month were down double-digit-percentages from March 2023, but whether the close of the first quarter represented a strong spring market is up for some debate. Still, a common theme of “normalcy” certainly has emerged in the used-car market. year-over-year and rose 0.9% for March.

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Report shows consumers ‘speaking with their wallets’ on affordability concerns

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The car-buying public has a message for the used-car industry, and it’s this: We don’t want to pay too much for a vehicle. That message was clearly conveyed in CarGurus’ latest Quarterly Review, which found sales of lower-priced used cars rising and high-end vehicle sales falling. “As

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Color study shows the graying of America’s cars

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The latest study of car colors from iSeeCars shows gray rising in popularity, passing silver for third in market share behind perennial favorites white and black. of the market to 19.2%. auto market, representing 78.9% of vehicles – up from 77.2% The study also looked at vehicle pricing in terms of color.

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COMMENTARY: AI and auto — perfecting pricing strategies

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Auto dealerships are also embracing new AI tools for enhancing customer service and reshaping how they price their vehicles. But how does this benefit marketers in the auto industry? This serves as a starting point for the ultimate price of the vehicle and can be a negotiating tactic for dealerships.

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Cox survey finds dealer sentiment stable – at a pessimistic level

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The index for the second quarter of 2024 was virtually unchanged from the previous quarter and has varied little since falling below 50 in late 2022 — but that level indicates a prevailing perception of a weak market. While franchises rated the overall market at 49 – just below threshold – independents gave it a 40.