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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 electric vehicle sector. Dealerships that embrace this change are poised to thrive in the new era of automotive retailing.
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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. Dealers should consider how they advertise specific vehicles to consider all the factors that impact the car buying process, such as consumer behavior and market demand.
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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. Dealers should consider how they advertise specific vehicles to consider all the factors that impact the car buying process, such as consumer behavior and market demand.
But while still just a sliver of the overall used-car market, sales of pre-owned electric vehicles are making marked improvements for dealers and other retailers. share of total used-car sales, the Q2 used EV sales tally was. While flat from the first quarter and representing just a 0.9%
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” 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.
These retail groups indicated that interest rates are a major factor, and F&I managers continue to see affordability at the consumer level as an ongoing issue. Additionally, as a growing number of drivers select electric vehicles, they will rely on their dealerships to guide them with the right protection products geared toward EVs.
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Retail vehicle 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. Electric Vehicle Sales Sentiment Remains Weak Sentiment about electric vehicle (EV) sales fell to a new low in Q2.
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