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NewsMarch 8, 2017

Black Book: Retention Holds Relatively Strong in February

Small pickups led the way, but cars also showed retention strength during a month in which the average price of a used vehicle for model years 2011-2015 depreciated by 0.8%.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverMarch 7, 2017

Remote Deliveries: Proceed With Caution

When it comes to out-of-state deliveries, the magazine’s resident compliance guru says proceed with caution. He lays out a simple process for guarding your dealership against ID thieves.

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ArticlesMarch 7, 2017

5 Habits of Highly Successful Sales Professionals

Sales trainer reviews the five fundamentals that separate mediocre salespeople from the true professionals.

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ArticlesMarch 7, 2017

The Big Difference: Statements vs. Objections

F&I trainer explains why handling statements like objections can put customers on the defensive and cost you the opportunity to illustrate the benefits of protection products.

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NewsMarch 7, 2017

Manheim: Wholesale Prices Slip in February

Given last February's sharp dip in pricing, the Manheim Index shows a year-over-year gain of 1.1%, putting it at 124.6 for the month of February. The firm also noted that the crazy tax refund season that was expected to negatively impact dealers never materialized.

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NewsMarch 7, 2017

Black Book Powers AutoGravity’s Trade Appraisals

Black Book and AutoGravity have reached an agreement that pairs Black Book’s valuation tools with AutoGravity’s digital sales and financing platform.

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NewsMarch 2, 2017

Experian: Total Balances, Amount Financed Reach Record Highs in Q4 2016

The firm today reported that average amounts financed for new and used reached record highs of $30,621 and $19,329, respectively. Total balances also reached a record high, although Experian observed a slowing in year-over-year growth.

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NewsMarch 2, 2017

AIDA: Trucks Up, Sales Down in February

America's 9,500 international nameplate franchises accounted for 54% of all new vehicles sold in the United States in February. Industrywide, 1.33 million light vehicles were sold last month.

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NewsMarch 1, 2017

KBB: Average Transaction Price for New Up $757 in February

With sales skewed toward utility vehicles, the average transaction price for light vehicles rose by $757, or 2.3%, from a year ago to $34,352 in February, the firm reported today.

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NewsMarch 1, 2017

AutoGravity App Surpasses 200,000 Downloads

The fintech firm today announced it has surpassed 200,000 downloads of its native iOS and Android smartphone apps. The company’s platform allows car shoppers in 46 states to secure financing on a specific vehicle before heading to the dealership to complete the deal.

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