Retail sales for the first half of 2018 are expected to be the weakest since 2014, but record transaction prices have consumers on pace to spend nearly $5 billion more on new-vehicle purchases during the period compared to a year ago.
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Not even record incentive spending for the month is expected to keep May retail sales on pace with a year ago, according to the two firms.
Read More →TrueCar led the way in J.D. Power’s 2016 Third-Party Automotive Website Evaluation Study, followed by Carfax and Cars.com. Visual web and minimalist navigation tools were the main drivers of shopper satisfaction.
Read More →The firm’s annual Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study showed that Lincoln Financial Services led the way in the luxury segment, while Ford Credit ranked highest in the mass market segment.
Read More →In its 29th year, J.D. Power’s U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study showed that the use of technology tools like tablets and computer displays resulted in higher customer satisfaction.
Read More →Consumers who shop for and purchase a vehicle based on its in-vehicle technology consume media such as Internet, television and magazines at high rates, according to the summer edition of J.D. Power's 2015 U.S. Automotive Media and Marketing Report.
Read More →The firm found that dealers are willing to pay a premium for high-quality service from finance providers, including dedicated underwriters and dealer-focused sales reps.
Read More →Used-vehicle depreciation slowed modestly in June compared to May’s more rapid pace, the firm reported this week, with prices for vehicles up to eight years in age falling 2.5% on a monthly basis in June.
Read More →On Wednesday, J.D. Power completed its acquisition of NADA Used Car Guide. As part of the agreement, J.D. Power will continue to provide NADA members with a complimentary subscription.
Read More →New-vehicle retail sales and the retail seasonally adjusted annualized selling rate are expected to be at their highest levels for the month of June since 2005, according to a monthly sales forecast by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive.
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