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Cyberattacks cost auto industry $22.5B in 2024, vulnerabilities reach record high

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MARCH 26, 2025

Automotive cybersecurity firm VicOne explored those threats, along with trends, predictions and recommendations, in Shifting Gears: VicOne 2025 Automotive Cybersecurity Report , an in-depth analysis that found concerning signs for the global automotive industry in 2025, the company said. The full report can be downloaded here.

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Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Increase Year Over Year in February

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MARCH 13, 2025

The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotives Kelley Blue Book was just released. Key takeaways from February include: The estimated February new-vehicle ATP from Kelley Blue Book was $48,039, a year-over-year gain of 1.0%, but lower by 1.3% Incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) increased.

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Report Shows Average New Vehicle Prices Climb Higher for Fourth Consecutive Month

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JANUARY 17, 2025

New vehicle prices in December climbed higher for the fourth consecutive month and were close to the all-time high marked in December 2022. Average transaction prices (ATPs), as measured by Cox Automotives Kelley Blue Book , typically peak in December, as high-priced models from luxury makers often sell well in the final month of the year.

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Spring Optimism Boosts U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment

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MARCH 14, 2025

The Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reports that the U.S. “Certainly, a theme that continues through all of the findings is that the first quarter is better than a year ago for sure,” noted Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. Expectations for the electric vehicle market rose in Q1.

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Kelley Blue Book: June Vehicle Prices Rise, EV Incentives Hit Record

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JULY 17, 2025

The average June vehicle prices ticked higher, according to data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. EV prices decline as incentives reach record levels Electric vehicles saw declining prices and rising incentives. The average transaction price (ATP) in June reached $48,907 — up 0.4%

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70% of recall issues can be detected early using connected car data, report says

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JULY 11, 2025

Upstream’s report, Under Pressure: Why After-Sales Quality Strategies Must Evolve in the Age of Connected Vehicle Data and AI , said the causes of 70% of all recalls since 2020 and 89% of those involving electric vehicles could have been detected earlier using connected vehicle signals.

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Streamlining Auto Shop Efficiency and Productivity: Tips to Drive Success

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MARCH 20, 2025

With rising customer expectations, increasing competition, and ongoing automotive technology improvements, auto repair professionals must find ways to streamline operations. Investing in ongoing training ensures your team stays up-to-date with the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques.

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Tariffs far behind communications, service among complaints in reviews

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JULY 14, 2025

According to customer review and reputation management platform Widewail’s latest research, released in its Q1 2025 Automotive Voice of the Customer Report , tariffs are just the tiniest blip on the radar screen among customers, mentioned in just 450 of the 1.4 The full report can be downloaded here. Murray said the 1.4

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Report finds U.S. market hits ‘peak truck’ as consumers seek more affordability

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Pickup trucks and SUVs have long been the dominant vehicles in the U.S. The automotive M&A advisory firms semiannual Market Outlook Report , released this week in conjunction with the NADA Show, said its data shows American consumers have reached peak truck. The full report can be downloaded here.

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ASE to Provide Program for xEV High-Voltage Safety

Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 16, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Once the test is passed, the test-taker receives an electronic credential and a certificate that can be downloaded and printed for display.

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ASE to Provide a Testing and Certification Program for EV High-Voltage Safety

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JULY 15, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Once the test is passed, the test-taker receives an electronic credential and a certificate that can be downloaded and printed for display.

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ASE Launches EV Safety Testing and Certification Program

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 16, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Once the test is passed, the test-taker receives an electronic credential and a certificate that can be downloaded and printed for display.

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TechForce Report Shows Increase in Tech School Completions

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

TechForce Foundation announced it has released its 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report which shows that, for the first time in 10 years, collective completions of postsecondary automotive, collision, diesel and aviation programs have increased. for automotive and 1.2 from 2021 to 2022, outpacing the overall U.S. for diesel, 2.6

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Experian report shows EV landscape shifting toward non-luxury models

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It might not be an earthquake, but the landscape of electric vehicles is beginning to shift. That shift, according to Experian’s Automotive Consumer Trends Report: Q2 2024 , is slowly moving the EV market away from the dominance of luxury models. The full report is available for download here. in Q2 2023.

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Cox study shows dealership service lanes losing market share, consumer trust

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Dealership service departments are not only losing market share to general repair shops — they’re also losing the trust of consumers, according to the latest research by Cox Automotive. As a result, they’re bringing their vehicle in for service or maintenance more often: an average of 2.5 for the average gas vehicle.

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Cox Automotive Service Study: Dealerships Losing Ground to General Repair Shops

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JANUARY 5, 2024

New research released by Cox Automotive on the U.S. vehicle service industry shows that franchised dealerships continue to lose share to general repair shops. Owners are also visiting service centers more often, according to the Cox Automotive study: In 2023, the average owner had their vehicle in for service or maintenance 2.5

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Cox Auto Study: EV Consideration at Record High, but Dealers Feel Unprepared

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JUNE 30, 2023

Despite growing interest, a gap exists between consumer enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs) and their actual purchasing decisions, according to new research released today by Cox Automotive. automotive dealers regarding sales and service. As the Cox Automotive study shows, EV consideration is well ahead of sales.

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Cox Auto 2024 EV Study Suggests Surge in Second Half of Decade

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JUNE 10, 2024

A second, significant wave of shoppers ready to consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) is poised to begin entering the market in the second half of the decade, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox Automotive. Last year, EV sales in the U.S. after peaking in 2022.

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Report: 4 ways to foster fundamental changes needed for EV scaling

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APRIL 8, 2024

Electric-vehicle naysayers likely harp on challenges such as outdated and insufficient infrastructure, alongside environmental regulatory programs, as hurdles to continued expansion of EVs and battery manufacturing in the U.S. The firm pointed out automotive companies and battery makers are driving innovation.

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ASE Offers 2 Levels of Electrical Safety Certification

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JULY 10, 2024

Hybrids and electric vehicles surpassed 16% of the total 2023 U.S. light-vehicle sales. With the uptick of their popularity, shops are seeing more of these vehicles in the service bays. This industry-developed program provides two options to certify shop personnel based on their involvement with xEVs.

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ASE to provide a testing and certification program for xEV high-voltage safety

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Once the test is passed, the test-taker receives an electronic credential and a certificate that can be downloaded and printed for display.

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ASE to provide a testing and certification program for xEV high-voltage safety

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Once the test is passed, the test-taker receives an electronic credential and a certificate that can be downloaded and printed for display.

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Black Book and Fitch Ratings collaborate to release 2024 Vehicle Depreciation Report

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JUNE 17, 2024

With the first installment titled, “Shifting Gears: A Comprehensive Overview of Automotive Trends in 2023,” experts released the 2024 Vehicle Depreciation Report , which presents key developments and data from the U.S. new- and used-vehicle markets, including notable trends in depreciation, sales and fleet performance.

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High Interest Rates, Slow Economy Repress U.S. Auto Dealer Sentiment

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

auto market, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). “The latest index indicates that persistently high interest rates and lingering concerns about the economy and market conditions are dampening overall dealer sentiment,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. margin of error.

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Dealers’ Optimism on Rise, says Cox Q4 2024 Dealer Sentiment Index

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Q4 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals renewed optimism among U.S. “The recent resolution of political uncertainty following the presidential election has cleared the path for a more optimistic outlook on future auto market conditions,” said Jonathan Smoke , chief economist at Cox Automotive.

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Cox’s Q1 survey shows hint of optimism, but dealers still down on current market

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MARCH 13, 2024

Auto dealers still don’t like the look of the current market for vehicles. The Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index for the first quarter of 2024 shows dealers’ view of the market has improved only slightly, up to 42 (out of 100) from Q4 2023’s dismal score of 40 — the lowest since the beginning of the COVID pandemic in the spring of 2020.

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Report: While profit margins fall, dealership acquisitions continue to rise

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APRIL 9, 2024

Among those sales, the sell-side advisors for auto dealers said, was the third-largest transaction in auto retail history – the sale of Jim Koons Automotive’s 20 dealerships, generating $3 billion in revenue, to Asbury Automotive Group. A preview of the report can be downloaded here. Click here to subscribe for the full report.

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U.S. Auto Dealer Sentiment Improves in Q1, Market View Remains Weak

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MARCH 19, 2024

The Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows that current market sentiment improved slightly in the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, increasing from 40 to 42, but remains well below the 50 threshold, indicating most dealers see the current market as weak. “The vehicle market in the U.S.

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U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment: Dealers Remain Pessimistic, Cautious

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JUNE 11, 2024

The latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) remained stable from Q1 to Q2 2024 despite dealer uncertainty in the market and economy. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke noted, “There is a lot of uncertainty in this market, leaving consumers and dealers alike unsure of the road ahead. Visit coxautoinc.com.

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Cox survey finds dealer sentiment stable – at a pessimistic level

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JUNE 12, 2024

In the face of uncertainty in the automotive market, the American economy in general and the nation’s political future, the outlook of car dealers remains remarkably steady, according to the latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index. Methodology The Q1 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index is based on a survey of 1,026 U.S.

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CarGurus’ latest consumer analysis shows continued push toward online buying & selling

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MARCH 28, 2024

The automotive market has seen incredible change within the last few years, with pricing and inventory levels in flux, EVs becoming more mainstream, and more paths to purchase — especially online — available for shoppers,” CarGurus director of product marketing Alison Ciummei said in a news release.

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Kelley Blue Book Report Shows Average New-Vehicle Prices Fell in January

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotives Kelley Blue Book was released. Key takeaways in January include: The new-vehicle ATP in January was lower versus December by 2.2%, falling to $48,641. A year ago, the new-vehicle ATP was $48,031. Data tables are available for download.

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Cyberattacks cost auto industry $22.5B in 2024, vulnerabilities reach record high

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Increase Year Over Year in February

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Report Shows Average New Vehicle Prices Climb Higher for Fourth Consecutive Month

Spring Optimism Boosts U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment

Kelley Blue Book: June Vehicle Prices Rise, EV Incentives Hit Record

70% of recall issues can be detected early using connected car data, report says

Streamlining Auto Shop Efficiency and Productivity: Tips to Drive Success

Tariffs far behind communications, service among complaints in reviews

Report finds U.S. market hits ‘peak truck’ as consumers seek more affordability

ASE to Provide Program for xEV High-Voltage Safety

ASE to Provide a Testing and Certification Program for EV High-Voltage Safety

ASE Launches EV Safety Testing and Certification Program

TechForce Report Shows Increase in Tech School Completions

Experian report shows EV landscape shifting toward non-luxury models

Cox study shows dealership service lanes losing market share, consumer trust

Cox Automotive Service Study: Dealerships Losing Ground to General Repair Shops

Cox Auto Study: EV Consideration at Record High, but Dealers Feel Unprepared

Cox Auto 2024 EV Study Suggests Surge in Second Half of Decade

Report: 4 ways to foster fundamental changes needed for EV scaling

ASE Offers 2 Levels of Electrical Safety Certification

ASE to provide a testing and certification program for xEV high-voltage safety

ASE to provide a testing and certification program for xEV high-voltage safety

Black Book and Fitch Ratings collaborate to release 2024 Vehicle Depreciation Report

High Interest Rates, Slow Economy Repress U.S. Auto Dealer Sentiment

Dealers’ Optimism on Rise, says Cox Q4 2024 Dealer Sentiment Index

Cox’s Q1 survey shows hint of optimism, but dealers still down on current market

Report: While profit margins fall, dealership acquisitions continue to rise

U.S. Auto Dealer Sentiment Improves in Q1, Market View Remains Weak

U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment: Dealers Remain Pessimistic, Cautious

Cox survey finds dealer sentiment stable – at a pessimistic level

CarGurus’ latest consumer analysis shows continued push toward online buying & selling

Kelley Blue Book Report Shows Average New-Vehicle Prices Fell in January

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