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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2022

Tightened Inventory and Fewer Buyers Pose Risk to Auto Industry

Automakers blame tightened inventories for double-digit sales declines, but warn higher interest rates, gas prices and rising inflation will push buyers out of the market.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2022

EV Interest Grows as Gas Prices Rise

One-quarter of Americans say they will consider an electric vehicle for their next vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2022

EU Countries Propose a Delay of the Ban on ICE Vehicles

Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania want to delay a EU plan to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles in 2035 by five years.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2022

Auto Execs Say Consumer Demand Remains Strong

GM and Ford top execs say U.S. consumer demand for cars and trucks remains strong, despite soaring interest rates and gas prices.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2022

Black Book: Market Insights

Compact Cars continue to perform very well along with Sub-Compact Crossovers, but the gas-guzzling Full-Size SUV segments continue to experience the heaviest depreciation, as demand in the lanes wanes for these vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2022

Cox Automotive: Surging Gas Prices Drive Shopping for Electrified Vehicles

Gas prices hit an all-time high of a national average of $4.67 on June 1, driving consumers to consider electric vehicles, hybrids and smaller, more fuel-efficient gas-powered models.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2022

BMW, Toyota Back on Top as America's Most-Shopped Vehicle Brands

High gas prices lead more shoppers to consider traditional sedans and hybrids in the first quarter of 2022, likely benefiting Toyota.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2022

Attorney Generals Sue EPA over Clean Air Act Waiver

The challenge arises over the EPA decision to reinstate the waiver and withdraw its interpretation of the Clean Air Act that would prohibit other states from adopting California’s more stringent vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards.

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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 StaffApril 19, 2022

Market Insights from Black Book

Higher gas prices are affecting the demand for trucks and SUVs – almost all the non-luxury crossover / SUV and pickup segments of all ages are depreciating at an accelerating rate, while non-luxury car segments are appreciating.

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