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A major vehicle research group points out less expensive models that earned high marks for protection, saying the cost is well worth the safety.
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Cox Automotive analysts say U.S. dealers reported strong traffic and profits but have remained largely pessimistic in their view of the auto retail market in the second quarter.
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Despite headwinds threatening dealership profitability, Kerrigan Advisors’ first-quarter report indicates 2019 is trending toward another 200-plus transaction year for the auto retail buy/sell market.
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Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index registered its first monthly gain of the year, ticking up to 114.4 in May. But analysts warn waning demand could follow a strong end to the spring selling season.
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Fiat Chrysler has backed out of a proposed merger with Renault, blaming ‘political conditions’ in France, whose government owns a 15% share of Renault. A week ago, the companies were poised to form the world’s third-largest automaker.
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Renova Energy announced the installation of a SunPower Helix Dual Tilt solar system at Southern California’s Porsche of Palm Springs, a new LEED-certified dealership.
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Manheim has launched its first 100% digital auction at its Tucson location, a move designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and technologically advanced setting for buyers and sellers.
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Flick Fusion reports consumer views of full-motion walkaround videos grew at a 20% clip in Q1, outpacing stitched-photo videos and accounting for 18% of all inventory video views.
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Kelley Blue Book analysts say a parade of new models helped drive the average price for a new vehicle sold in the U.S. to $37,185 in May, a 3.7% year-over-year increase.
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U.S. dealers sold slightly fewer new vehicles last month than in May of 2018, but the annual forecast increased to 17.4 million units — thanks in no small part to strong fleet sales.
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Whether your dealership is big, small, profitable or unprofitable, it’s time to take a fresh look at how you’re measuring success.
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