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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Cox Automotive February Forecast: Tight Inventory Keeps U.S. Auto Sales From Gaining Traction

New-vehicle sales volume has been averaging just over 1.05 million each month since last August, and this February is not expected to buck the trend.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Experian: The Percentage of EV Financing Doubled Year-Over-Year

Alternative fuel vehicles now represent nearly 16% of new vehicle financing; banks originated more than 55% of new alternative fuel vehicle loans.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Aluminum and Nickel Prices Surge

Aluminum jumped up to 4.8% to $3,449 a ton on the London Metal Exchange, while nickel rose to the highest level since 2011.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

No EV Spinoff for Ford

CEO Jim Farley says the automaker has no plans to spin off its EV business during a virtual Wolfe Research investor conference.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2022

Volkswagen Drives Toward Porsche IPO

Volkswagen and its top shareholder have prepared a preliminary agreement to list Porsche to boost the parent company's valuation and fund its push into EVs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2022

Dealers Ask for Relief From Massive Tax Bills

A coalition has asked the U.S. Treasury Department to grant relief to dealers employing the LIFO tax deferment strategy who face excessive tax bills this spring.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2022

Kia Named to Car and Driver 2022 Editors' Choice Awards

Telluride, Sorento, Carnival, K5, Soul and Rio were named Car and Driver 2022 Editors' Choice award winners, selected from more than 400 models tested.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2022

Black Book: Weekly Market Update

The Estimated Average Weekly Sales Rate has dropped to 61% this week, after a few weeks at 62%. This is not surprising as wholesale buyers try to anticipate consumer sentiment and wholesale seller behavior.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2022

LMP Automotive Holdings to Terminate Seven Pending Auto Dealership Purchases

LMP Automotive Holdings Inc. plans to terminate seven pending purchases of many auto dealerships due to an inability to secure financial commitments.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2022

VW Plans to Increase Production in Second Half of 2022

Volkswagen plans to decide on location for new plant and increase production output in the second half of 2022, reports company officials.

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