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The CARFAX UsedCar Index made its debut a year ago, and in an analysis recapping the latest installment , the company pinpointed three retailused-car pricing trends that have stood out. Tom Kontos, the chief economist at ADESA, has noticed a similar flattening in wholesale used-car prices.
As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. Usedcar day supply is expected to remain tight and steady. For more information, visit www.lotlinx.com.
It was March momentum for the retailused-car market. million usedvehicles, which was a 10.9% million usedvehicles, compared to 4.29 Affordability matters more than ever to consumers, and declines in used-vehicle prices help offset higher interest rates,” Robb said. from January.
As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. Usedcar day supply is expected to remain tight and steady.
The report, based on data from Car Commerce’s platforms, including Cars.com, Dealer Inspire and AccuTrade, shows used-car inventory up 2.3% over August 2023, with the vast majority of that increase coming from vehicles more than 7 years old. That trend has also driven down retail prices, which have dropped 4.9%
As the world gradually emerges from the shadows of COVID-19, a significant shift in the carretail landscape is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in the electricvehicle sector. Dealerships that embrace this change are poised to thrive in the new era of automotive retailing.
million new-vehicle sales for the year, up 1.2% Battery ElectricVehicles growth is estimated to increase, interest rates are becoming more favorable for consumers and an optimistic economy bodes well. At the same time, without process improvement, the profitability per vehicle (PPV) of the usedcar will continue to evaporate.
Two of the experts at Experian Automotive — John Howard and Kirsten Von Busch — spent part of their time at UsedCar Week discussing electricvehicles for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Howard and Von Busch recapped what the industry has learned about EV retailing and more this year.
Usedelectricvehicles are seeing their prices erode, both on a retail and wholesale basis. And not only did average retail prices of used EVs fall nearly 30% last month, but these vehicles have also become increasingly cheaper than used internal-combustion-engine vehicles.
While the lack of public charging facilities is one of the most cited reasons by consumers for not considering an electricvehicle, most EV owners say they dont need or use them. of its used-carretail sales in 2024, well above the 1.3% Carvana said EVs accounted for 5.7%
The year started off with expectations there might be a return to normal in the used-car market. Industry observers releasing wholesale vehicle price indices last week noted uncertainty and surprises in the market to begin the year. At Black Book, the UsedVehicle Retention Index came in at 146.3
Affordability and availability of usedelectricvehicles is improving, and in some cases, so are sales. Over 4% of Carvana’s sales in the first quarter were battery-electricvehicles, more than doubling their share of sales from Q1 2023, according to a study released Wednesday by the online used-carretailer.
Inventory levels stabilizing According to recent data, total vehicle inventory stood at 2.79 While part of this influx is due to the arrival of 2025 models, buyers are approaching the market with more caution and are considering usedcars as opposed to new. has been slower than expected over the last 12 months.
The mix of used-vehicle inventory at the time of the survey was good, according to both franchised and independent dealers. Mixed Views on ElectricVehicle Sales and Market Expectations Dealers’ views on electricvehicle (EV) sales improved in Q1 compared to the previous quarter and last year.
Perhaps it’s the lower price point, more vehicle options available, increased consumer comfort level or some combination of factors. But while still just a sliver of the overall used-car market, sales of pre-owned electricvehicles are making marked improvements for dealers and other retailers.
Inventory Levels Stabilizing According to recent data, total vehicle inventory stood at 2.79 While part of this influx is due to the arrival of 2025 models, buyers are approaching the market with more caution and are considering usedcars as opposed to new. has been slower than expected over the last 12 months.
As we review the vehicle inventory, carryover, and markdown trends from the Lotlinx Q4 2024 Automotive Market Report , the automotive market has revealed several important insights into the ongoing challenges and opportunities for dealerships and OEMs. The usedvehicle market also saw growth in hybrid and EV sales.
“Millennials” and “electricvehicles.” Auto industry buzzwords used for years at conferences to convey youth, emerging trends in car-buying, newcomers or rising stars. And millennials, well, many of us are in our 40s, have mortgages, children and/or pets and have been buying cars for 25-plus years.
After years of being overshadowed by emerging electricvehicles from Tesla and other brands, the hybrid — a gasoline vehicle that has both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor — is enjoying a resurgence in 2024. Additionally, a rise in used EV sales continues to make headlines.
I was listening to a panel discussion with some very esteemed automotive economists recently, and in discussing the prospects of electricvehicle sales growth in the United States, a shocking, though true, fact was agreed to by all. automotive retailers. A long time ago, an automotive retailer sold vehicles.
” The market outlook index, which measures dealers’ expectations for the auto retail market in the coming quarter, jumped to 54 in Q4 from 42 in Q3. ” Despite the positive outlook, the current market index score of 42 indicates that a majority of dealers still view the current retail auto market as weak.
Five of the six major publicly traded franchised auto dealership groups recently reported same-store F&I gross profit per vehicle declines year-over-year in third-quarter earnings.
Retailvehicle sales have been fairly consistent so far this year, inventory has returned to reasonable levels, and we believe interest rates have likely hit a ceiling. ElectricVehicle Sales Sentiment Remains Weak Sentiment about electricvehicle (EV) sales fell to a new low in Q2.
Likewise, independents’ 38 score for the used-car sales environment (up from 36 in Q1) was far worse than the franchises’ hopeful index of 54. Retailvehicle sales have been fairly consistent so far this year, inventory has returned to reasonable levels and we believe interest rates have likely hit a ceiling.
ElectricVehicle Sales Index Drops to Record Low When asked how EV sales compare to one year ago, a majority of dealers say they are worse, not better. ” The survey also asks dealers to rate new-car sales and used-car sales separately, along with various key drivers, including consumer traffic.
Like an accent or dialect, the used-car market can vary depending on where you (or yall or yinz) are in the U.S. And CARFAX is accounting for this patchwork of market dialects, so to speak, by adding in regional breakdowns to its monthly index of retailused-car prices. Luxury cars fell 0.2% year-over-year.
For Cars Commerce vice president of sales and auto brand advertising Brian Miller and likely many others closely involved with auto retailelectricvehicles have been a really fascinating space to watch on the used-car side.
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