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NewsApril 12, 2016

Vehicle Depreciation Accelerates in Q1, Black Book Reports

The acceleration in vehicle depreciation during the first quarter points to the market reaching the peak of spring, Black Book said this week. While many segments saw noticeable spikes in depreciation, the firm noted, some segments experienced increases in value during the quarter.

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NewsMarch 29, 2016

Black Book's New Solution Aims to Lower Customer Campaign Costs

In an automotive climate where dealer profits are shrinking and vehicle advertising costs remain high, Black Book's new solution aims to reel in advertising campaign costs to help dealers maintain profitability.

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NewsMarch 23, 2016

Black Book, Fitch Predict Vehicle Depreciation Will Reach 15% in 2016

In a joint report issued this week, the two firms said increased supply and incentives will drive higher depreciation in 2016. Auto ABS performance will face pressure, but no material concerns, the firms say.

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NewsMarch 15, 2016

Black Book Becomes Exclusive Partner to DRIVIN

By leveraging Black Book’s pricing information, DRIVIN will create used-car trends and analysis to educate and help dealers make smarter buying decisions.

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NewsMarch 8, 2016

Black Book: Mid-Size Cars See No Depreciation in February

The vehicle information firm reported that all segments reviewed showed less than 2.7% depreciation except for full-size pickups.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2016

Hearst Promotes Black Book's Cross to Group Head of Transportation

Tom Cross was named executive vice president and deputy group head of transportation for Hearst Business Media. He will retain his title of president of Black Book and will continue to report to Hearst President Richard P. Malloch.

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NewsOctober 14, 2015

Volkswagen Diesels Showing Higher Depreciation

According to the vehicle pricing firm, Volkswagen diesel models are already showing higher depreciation than their comparable gasoline-powered models.

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NewsOctober 13, 2015

Depreciation On Pace to Reach 14% by Year-End, Black Book Reports

The vehicle-pricing firm reported today that the pace of depreciation in September remained relatively unchanged from August. It expects average depreciation to approach pre-recession levels by year-end.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2015

Black Book Identifies Underwriting Strategies for Lenders

In order to manage risk levels and achieve ongoing profitability, lenders need to use collateral and residuals in the underwriting process. That’s according to a new whitepaper from Black Book’s Lender Solutions division.

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NewsJuly 15, 2015

Ricky Beggs Receives NIADA’s Ring of Honor Award

Ricky Beggs, who previously served as Black Book's senior vice president, was honored as the newest member of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association's prestigious Ring of Honor.

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