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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2022

Black Book Market Insights

The overall market continued to experience increases last week, with the more fuel-efficient segments reporting some of the largest gains.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2022

With New-Vehicle Prices Climbing in April, Affordability Declines Further

New-vehicle affordability declined slightly in April despite revised data indicating stronger income gains, according to the latest Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2022

Black Book: Market Insights

The Estimated Average Weekly Sales Rate continues to increase and now is at 72%.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2022

Despite a Series of Challenges, Consumer Credit Health Remains Relatively Strong in Opening Quarter of 2022

Q1 2022 TransUnion Credit Industry Insights Report explores latest credit trends.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2022

Cox Automotive: Auto Credit Availability Improved in April for 11th Straight Month

Access to auto credit expanded again in April, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2022

Black Book Market Insights

Historically, the first week of May is an exciting time for new model year launches and an increase of lease returns in the auction lanes. This year, like the past 2 years, has been plagued with microchip shortages and supply chain issues causing a significant reduction in both new inventory production and used lease and fleet returns in the wholesale market.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2022

Luxury Share Increases in April, Pushing New-Vehicle Average Transaction Prices Higher

Luxury vehicle share rose to 17.4% of total sales in April, up from 16.7% of total sales in March, helping push overall average transaction prices up.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2022

Commercial Vehicle Data Shows Continued Buyer Challenges

While demand for commercial vehicle inventory remained high, several movements in the data indicated there are trends shaping the industry and driving buyer behavior. 

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2022

Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index Drops Again as Rollercoaster Ride Continues

The seasonally adjusted Retention Index went down to 185.4 points in April 2022 as high gas prices strengthen some segments and weaken others.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2022

Black Book: Weekly Market Insights

The Used Retail Days-to-Turn Estimate has continued to drop over the last few weeks and remains below 36 days.

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