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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2021

Ford Motor's Stock Tops $20 a Share for First Time in Over 20 Years

Since Farley took control of the automaker last October, Ford’s stock has roughly tripled.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2021

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Files Cases Against Multiple Predatory Used Car Dealerships

DCWP’s cases, which will be heard at the City’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), allege thousands of violations, including violations of the City’s new laws and rules designed to prevent predatory conduct by the industry.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2021

Black Book: Specialty Market Report

For the second time in as many months, one of the major RV market segments has declined in value, but this time it was the towables, which fell for the first time in almost a year, while motorhomes reversed course and increased, coming in at their second highest value ever.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2021

Vehicle Sales Continue to Drop

Combined sales at the seven major automakers that release monthly results dropped 17% in October. Automakers cite the semiconductor chip shortage and supply chain bottlenecks as the reason.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2021

Used Vehicle Retention Index Increases Again to All-Time High

The seasonally adjusted Retention Index increased to 180.2 points, continuing to hit records.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2021

Black Book: Weekly Market Update

The fourth quarter is traditionally when the market experiences most of the yearly depreciation, but after just one month in the quarter, values are reporting appreciation of more than 3.0%.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2021

Federal Safeguards Rule Amendments Ask Dealers to Shore Up their Information System Security

Industry analysts suggest it could cost dealers hundreds of thousands annually to comply with the new rules.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2021

New and Used Car Prices Continue Upward Climb

The average price of a new car hit $45,000 in September and reached $25,000 for the average used car, according to Kelley Blue Book.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2021

Demand Pushes Up Prices, as Depreciation Increases

High demand amid limited new vehicle inventory has driven up used vehicle prices. But it’s also impacting the rate their values are depreciating.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2021

Nominations Open for F&I Pacesetters and 2021 Dealer of the Year

Presented by F&I and Showroom magazine and sponsored by Spectrum Automotive Holdings, the annual awards program recognizes dealerships with highly profitable F&I departments.

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