Black Book: Weekly Market Updates
The May Retention Index showed another increase and broke yet another record, reaching 159.6 points, a 7.1 point (or 4.7%) increase from April (152.4).
June 15, 2021
The May Retention Index showed another increase and broke yet another record, reaching 159.6 points, a 7.1 point (or 4.7%) increase from April (152.4).
June 15, 2021
How fast automakers move vehicles from factory floors to showrooms will shape the sales story the rest of the year.
June 8, 2021
Automakers reported impressive monthly results, showing increases that ranged from 40% to 70% compared to unit sales during the pandemic.
June 3, 2021
Volkswagen strength driven by best-selling models; Tesla falls on price declines for its most expensive vehicles.
May 18, 2021
New inventory is not expected to see improvement until the third quarter of this year, so values are expected to remain at elevated levels throughout the summer.
May 18, 2021
The Black Book April Retention Index broke yet another record, reaching 152.4 points.
May 6, 2021
Retail inventory levels, new and used, continue to be a challenge and the limited availability of quality vehicles in the wholesale market is also proving to be a challenge for buyers.
May 4, 2021
Most people are drawn to a lease because of the options they have at the end of the lease. But leasing does involve some obligations. F&I trainer John Tabar says it's those responsibilities that represent an opportunity for producers to increase product enrollment on lease deals.
April 29, 2021
The automotive retailer’s Q1 2021 adjusted earnings skyrocketed 207% year over year with adjusted earnings of $2.79 per share.
April 22, 2021
This month, tens of millions of federal stimulus checks hit bank accounts across the country. If last year is any guide, many of those will wind up being used to buy powersports vehicles of one type or another.
April 22, 2021
The market continues to increase, but the rate of weekly gains has slowed while still remaining at levels that would be record-setting by any historical comparisons.
April 20, 2021
This past week did not set another record, but the market is still experiencing week-over-week increases that are in record-breaking territory.
April 13, 2021
Annual depreciation forecast for 5%; Auto ABS performance stable in 2021.
April 12, 2021
Subaru leads non-luxury brand categories, Tesla dominates luxury brands.
March 30, 2021
The market experienced record-breaking price increases this past week, as the supply and demand imbalance continued to drive up wholesale prices.
March 30, 2021