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Best March for new car sales since 2018

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per cent from March 2024 and the best March total since 2018. Image credit: Depositphotos.com The post Best March for new car sales since 2018 appeared first on Auto Service World. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants estimated that sales for March 2025 came in at 185,000, 11.4 And most sales were in the light truck segment.

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Dealer Buys GMC Sierra Truck for $40,000 in 2018, Sells Seven Years Later for $3,000 More

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This is probably the lowest-mileage 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck in America. A dealer from Washington bought this GMC Sierra 1500 in November 2019 with the sole intention of preserving it, worried that GM would no longer roll out regular-cab short-bed trucks. It was, apparently, the right decision.

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New vehicle sales start the year strong

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Last month saw the highest number of new vehicle sales in January since 2018. But the bloom may quickly come off the rose, warned DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. In its January 2025 analysis, the consultancy estimated 118,000 unit sales, up 3 per cent from the same time last year.

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Vehicle inventory swings back, maybe too far

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Despite these adjustments, vehicle prices remain steep, up 32 per cent since 2018. Automotive data company Cloud Theory reported this month that new vehicle inventory was up 23 per cent in 2024. As dealers added more than 600,000 units to their inventory, however, sales moved at a slower pace it reported. These days, were seeing about $4,00.

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Always Follow the Lead! How Our Automotive School Fosters Strong Auto Repair Instincts

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A Challenging Call Hugo received a call from a friend whose 2018 Hyundai Tucson had started acting erratically. Every experienced mechanic knows that troubleshooting car repairs is as much about instinct as it is about technical skills. Hugo Castillo, one of our graduates, recently put this training to the test. Hugo said triumphantly.

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How one supplier is preparing for EVs

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” The company acquired eight different companies since 2018 to build out its EV technology stack to be a market leader. As the automotive industry rapidly shifts towards electrification, one major parts supplier explained during a recent conference how its positioning itself to be a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution.

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VW Atlas Review 2018 R Line ~ What’s Good?

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Today we review the 2018 VW Atlas R line. The 2018 Atlas R line is […] The Atlas R line is the biggest 3rd row SUV in the Volkswagen Fleet. If you have been wondering what the Atlas MPG is, how the interior of the Atlas feels, or how it drives, you’re in for a treat.

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