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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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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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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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.
Read More →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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