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NewsJune 19, 2017

J.D. Power: Wholesale Values Decline in May

J.D. Power Valuation Services’ seasonally adjusted used-vehicle price index managed to increase for the first time in a year. While positive, May’s index figure was 7.6% below May 2016.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerMay 2, 2017

What’s the Rush?

When you’re having fun, the hours go by like minutes. His Madness shares advice for improving the car-buying experience.

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NewsApril 19, 2017

J.D. Power: Consumers Fear Tech Failures With Autonomous Cars

Compared with 2016, 11% more Gen Z consumers and 9% more Pre-Boomers say they “definitely would not” trust automated technology, according to the firm’s 2017 U.S. Tech Choice Study.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2017

J.D. Power: Quality Not Exclusive to Highlines

J.D. Power’s annual dependability rankings include a strong showing from a number of mass-market manufacturers, including Toyota, General Motors and Hyundai.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2017

Relationships Matter Again

With the sales pace slowing, auto finance insider believes dealer relationship management will be a top priority for finance sources in 2017.

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NewsDecember 13, 2016

Trust in Salespeople Top Painpoint for Consumers, DealerSocket Reports

Cutting transaction times was the No. 1 focus for franchised dealers in 2016, but it wasn't the top painpoint for car buyers, according to DealerSocket's 2016 Dealership Action Report.

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NewsNovember 18, 2016

NADA Study: Mobility Services, Autonomous Vehicles Biggest Risk to Dealership System

The single biggest risk to the dealership system within the next decade will be the convergence of mobility services with autonomous vehicles. That’s the conclusion of a new research project commissioned by the National Automobile Dealers Association.

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NewsSeptember 27, 2016

LMC/J.D. Power: September Sales Expected to Fall Despite Record Incentives

For the fifth time in seven months, J.D. Power and LMC Automotive are predicting a year-over-year decline in new-vehicle retail sales for September. But officials with both firms said the numbers don't point to significant weakness or risk, but the firm does see challenges ahead.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2016

J.D. Power Sale Complete

J.D. Power’s sale to XIO Group in London for $1.1 billion was completed this week, the global alternative investments firm announced on Wednesday. J.D. Power will remain headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., and will continue to be led by its existing management team.

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NewsAugust 16, 2016

J.D. Power: Speed No Longer Top Consideration When Selecting Finance Sources

While speed is no longer a leading factor, it still plays a significant role, according to J.D. Power's 2016 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study. The finance sources leading the way in terms of dealer satisfaction were Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and BMW Financial Services.

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