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Used-car retail prices, surprisingly, aren’t climbing

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After all, CARFAX opines in an analysis around its latest price index that supply of late-model vehicles has fallen (thanks to the 2021 leasing declines) and used-car demand has climbed thanks in part to lower interest rates and recent hurricanes have managed up to 347,000 cars — fueling the need for vehicle replacement.

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Report shows Q1 used-car retail prices calm before a potential storm

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As the first quarter of 2025 ended, all was calm for used-vehicle retail prices. Still, demand for used cars is likely to rise as new cars become less and less affordable, with the report showing cars priced less than $30,000 now make up 14% of new-vehicle inventory, down from 38% as recently as 2021. The full report is available here.

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COMMENTARY: Lead conversion in automotive retailing & the power of data analytics and attribution

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It should be top of mind for dealer principals in the automotive retail sector, where the challenge is not simply how to generate leads but equally important having complete visibility and insight into where the leads came from. Jon was recognized for leadership accomplishments when honored with the 2021 Auto Remarketing 40 Under 40 Award.

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Lane watch: 2 trends potentially point to healthy status for auctions & dealers

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On the retail front, Black Book reported its estimated used retail days to turn is now at roughly 34 days, which is the lowest point this year. And the only time this retail estimate has been lower was in July 2021, according to Black Books report.

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The True Profit Potential of Reconditioning

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With new vehicle production shortages from 2020 and 2021, fewer prime retail units are available, forcing more consumers into older, more affordable vehicles. The reality is, the biggest profit potential isnt just in selling vehicles its in reconditioning them strategically.

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Aaron Baldwin Named CEO of AutomotiveMastermind

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Baldwin joined automotiveMastermind in June 2021 and worked closely with product and technology colleagues. Baldwins Background and Industry Experience Before joining automotiveMastermind, Baldwin held executive positions in retail automotive and technology companies. He helped found the CarNow management team.

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Short supply of used cars a big issue in otherwise rosy 2025 outlook

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The arrows are pointing up for almost all aspects of the auto retail industry in 2025 with one notable exception. In 2021, when we didnt have the new vehicles produced and sales were so low, manufacturers really lowered the incentives on leasing in particular, he explained. The supply of used vehicles.