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ArticlesMay 6, 2016

Cautious Optimism

Dealers and lender execs expressed optimism about the year ahead at the industry’s annual get-together, but they admit some trends have them concerned.

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NewsApril 20, 2016

KBB Aims to Change Image With New Marketing Campaign

Kelley Blue Book's new 'Get New Car Smart" marketing campaign is designed to reposition the brand away from being the used-car pricing and valuation destination to the go-to resource for new-car shoppers, company officials said.

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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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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoApril 6, 2016

High Mileage, High Demand

F&I product providers and agents are keeping a close eye on used-vehicle prices, which they say are trending right into the hands of F&I offices.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2016

2015 a Record Year for Used-Vehicle Market, Edmunds Reports

Automotive dealers sold 38.3 million used vehicles in 2015, the highest single-year total since 2007. And they did so despite the price of an average used car rising 4.6% to $18,600.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2016

Used-Vehicle Sales Drop 4% in January, NADA Used Car Guide Reports

The NADA Used Car Guide's used-vehicle price index slipped 0.3% in January, with sales volume coming in 4% lower than the same period last year.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2016

GM's Online Used-Car Purchasing Site Goes Live

The automaker Factory Pre-Owned Collection portal is now live. The site, which will open up the automaker's remarketing channel to consumers, contains more than 30,000 used cars with less than 37,000 miles on the odometer.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2016

Automotive Assurance Group Named Top Agent for Warranty Solutions

Automotive Assurance Group has represented Warranty Solutions for over 13 years and achieved top agent status in various categories over the years. However, this is the first year it was named the top producing agent in the country.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2016

GM to Launch Online Shopping Portal for Low-Mileage Used Cars

General Motors' decision to open up its remarketing channel to consumers through an online car-buying portal may give dealers pause, but officials said the move is designed to help GM dealers compete with third-party sites that are disrupting the used-car market.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2016

NADA Used Car Guide Introduces NADA Values Online

NADA Used Car Guide has replaced its NADA Online product with NADA Values Online, offering lenders and automotive dealers new features as well as a more streamlined experience.

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