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NewsApril 26, 2017

J.D. Power/LMC: Record Incentive Spending Keeps April Sales on Pace With a Year Ago

April retail sales are expected to reach 1.17 million thanks to record incentive spending. However, average days to turn continues to rise, with nearly 30% of vehicles sold so far in 2017 having sat on dealer lots more than 90 days.

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NewsApril 24, 2017

Kontos: Tale of Two Markets Resumes in March

While wholesale prices were below year-ago levels for cars, they were up for trucks. The revelation prompts KAR Auction Services' chief economist to revisit a study he began during the industry's first experience with $4 gas back in 2008, when the price gap between trucks and cars closed dramatically.

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NewsApril 19, 2017

Black Book: Spring Lift Continues

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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NewsApril 19, 2017

F&I Express Tackles Product Cancelations

A new white paper from F&I Express proposes an automated solution to issues inherent to the F&I product cancelation process.

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NewsApril 18, 2017

NADAUCG: Used Vehicle Price Index Falls to Lowest Level Since 2010

The 1.6% rebound from February’s unexpected 1.4% drop wasn’t quite as big as the firm anticipated, but the lift was in line with the period’s 2.3% average over the previous three years.

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NewsApril 18, 2017

CNA National Launches Z2 VSC Program

The new vehicle service contract offering follows a redefinition of CNA’s vehicle classing system preceded by a thorough rate review. The new offering includes coverage for rideshare vehicles titled to private individuals.

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NewsApril 17, 2017

Black Book: Used Vehicle Retention Index Falls to 113 Heading Into April

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.

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NewsApril 12, 2017

Audi Names U.S. Sales Chief

The automaker has appointed Cian O'Brien to head sales in the United States as executive vice president and COO.

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NewsApril 12, 2017

Swapalease: Lease Credit Approvals Strong Again in March

Despite rising incentives and an increase in the number of lease returns to dealerships, auto dealers continue to push lease deals. And according to the online lease marketplace, approval rates have hovered above 70% for two straight months so far in 2017.

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NewsApril 11, 2017

Subaru Wins Best Overall Brand in KBB's Brand Image Awards

Subaru, Lexus and Ford take top honors with the highest average scores among all 12 brand watch factors. The awards are based on consumer automotive perception data from Kelley Blue Book Strategic Insights' Brand Watch study.

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