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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

Richard Howse Joins KAR Auction Services as CCO

The 30-year industry veteran will focus on developing customer solutions that integrate KAR’s capabilities and businesses. He will report to COO Don Gottwald.

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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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NewsMarch 1, 2017

Wilen Direct Launches Wilen Auto

Wilen has launched a new division offering direct mail services to auto dealers and manufacturers.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2017

Kontos: January Wholesale Prices Rise 6.7% YOY

Wholesale used-vehicle prices in January averaged $10,945, a 6.7% increase from a year ago and a 2.8% rise from the prior month, according to ADESA Analytical Services.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2017

eBay Grows Dealer Referrer Network

eBay Motors reports an expanding network of dealers and car buyers. The program is designed to offer automotive partner organizations the ability to sell eBay’s subscription packages to their existing dealer networks.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2017

Black Book: Small Crossovers and Cars Have Strong Week

After four weeks of living below 0.37%, the depreciation rate for the truck segment reached its highest level in February — and its second-highest this year — last week, according to Black Book’s Feb. 27 Market Insights report.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2017

Black Book/Fitch: Vehicle Depreciation to Reach 17.8% in 2017

The vehicle valuation firm said the depreciation rate will rise from 17.3% in 2016 to 17.8%, while Fitch said Auto ABS performance will continue to slow in 2017 as losses slowly rise to more normalized levels.

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