CATI

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For anyone passionate about cars and interested in enhancing their appeal and value, auto detailing is an art form with the potential to increase a vehicles value significantly. At CATI, our auto detailing training program teaches students how to bring vehicles up to showroom quality.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s competitive used car market, dealerships can’t afford to rely on guesswork during vehicle appraisals. Getting it right requires more than a quick look under the hood or a test drive — it demands full transparency into the car’s history, condition and features.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 8, 2025

For stakeholders in the automotive industry, particularly in the used car market, understanding how blockchain can reshape the sector is not just about keeping pace it’s about seizing opportunities for efficiency, transparency, and growth. Workshops and educational programs can provide valuable insights.

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AutoInc.

MARCH 24, 2025

In February the Automotive Service Association announced proposed federal legislation drafted in collaboration with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the trade association that represents the OEMs responsible for around 98 percent of all vehicles sold in the United States.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 19, 2025

The automotive industry offers a wide range of career opportunities, and for those with an eye for detail and a knack for numbers, becoming an auto body estimator can be an excellent choice. Auto body estimators play a crucial role in the collision repair process, assessing vehicle damage and determining the cost of repairs.

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AutoSuccess

APRIL 21, 2025

What a car shopper cant find on them wouldnt fill a thimble so why should you consider adding digital vehicle portfolio (DVP) content to this fantastic marketing site? Thats a great question, and every dealer, GM and used car manager should ask it. Customers see why the vehicle is priced the way it is.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 14, 2025

Similarly, a sudden drop in used car prices from post-COVID highs resulted in many vehicles not being repaired. For instance, as vehicles become more complex, the cost of repairing crash parts with all the added sensors and technology might lead to higher total loss ratios as these cars depreciate.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 9, 2025

Although the year began with declines in the average used car price, the trend quickly shifted. According to the CarGurus Used Car Price Index , which tracks millions of used car prices, prices drifted down from December to February. overall, since the start of the year.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

However, amid these challenges, used vehicle sales present a bright spot. While the broader market may struggle, used car sales have remained steady, providing a significant opportunity for dealerships to focus on areas within their control to drive more predictable profit.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 8, 2025

Those are not necessarily words used to describe the used-vehicle market over the last five years, but 2024 closed with analysts calling wholesale price patterns exactly that.

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Auto Remarketing

JUNE 6, 2025

And that’s good news for the used-car sector. Used sales jumped almost 4% in May to their second-highest monthly total in more than a year as consumers turned to more affordable used options, according to new data from automotive marketing and data software firm ZeroSum and car-shopping platform Edmunds.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 26, 2025

New vehicle purchase intentions are leading the charge, with 18 per cent of respondents eyeing a brand-new ride, up four points since late last year. New vehicle purchase intentions are leading the charge, with 18 per cent of respondents eyeing a brand-new ride, up four points since late last year.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 17, 2025

New data from Cox Automotive, NADA, BCG and others confirm the wholesale-auction model no longer pencils for most franchised dealers. used-car transactions already happen peer-to-peer, and NADA expects that slice to keep expanding in the next few years. Cox Automotive Inc.) used car news) Feb.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The year started off with expectations there might be a return to normal in the used-car market. Industry observers releasing wholesale vehicle price indices last week noted uncertainty and surprises in the market to begin the year. At Black Book, the Used Vehicle Retention Index came in at 146.3 year-over-year.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 28, 2025

The automotive retail environment has entered a period of accelerated change. Rising interest rates, record-high monthly payments and fluctuating used car valuations have changed the customer journey. The post Real-Time Analytics: The Competitive Edge for Todays Automotive Dealerships appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 18, 2025

Cox Automotive estimated February used-car sales made the largest jump seen in recent years. And the used-vehicle sales index segment of the Cox Automotives Q1 2025 Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) improved for the fifth straight quarter. Cox Automotive found that the economy dropped to No.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 20, 2025

million new-vehicle sales for the year, up 1.2% Battery Electric Vehicles growth is estimated to increase, interest rates are becoming more favorable for consumers and an optimistic economy bodes well. At the same time, without process improvement, the profitability per vehicle (PPV) of the used car will continue to evaporate.

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 15, 2025

With a 25% tariff on imported autos in place, much of the focus has been on its effect on vehicle prices. But the supply of vehicle inventory, already an issue in the used-car sector, looms as a factor in both the short and long term. And that was before tariffs became a thing.

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AutoSuccess

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. The new-vehicle inventory index peaked at 75 in Q1 2024.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 14, 2025

For many automotive dealerships, a significant portion of their revenue and customer loyalty comes not just from the initial sale, but from the services and products offered in the months and years afterward. By securing a VSC post-sale, dealers can lock in this relationship, encouraging repeat business for future car purchases.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 1, 2025

As I draft this article, dealers are considering the impact of federally mandated tariffs against trade nations for which the domestic automotive industry relies on (or finds economically beneficial) for manufacturing, parts supplies, vehicles and reciprocal trade. Heres how well-practiced reconditioning fights margin squeeze: 1.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 17, 2025

As an old automotive retail veteran, I remember decades ago when automotive dealers looked down on lower margin quick service work, oil changes, brakes, tires, and more or less abdicated that business to others. What about renting cars? An EV prospect perhaps?

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a lively debate about the future of electric vehicles. Listen to the episode in the window below and stay tuned for more from UCW 2024.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

How Dennis Dillon Auto Group Built a Winning Private-Party Buying Program Most car dealers think the best used vehicles are found at auctions. We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. According to a 2024 Deloitte automotive consumer study, 71% of U.S.

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CATI

MARCH 20, 2025

Whether working in a dealership, warehouse, or parts supply store, Automotive Parts Specialists must keep up with inventory, handle orders, and ensure that mechanics receive the right parts on time. This career requires a deep understanding of vehicle technology, inventory software, and logistics. Contact CATI for more information!

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AutoSuccess

MAY 13, 2025

Discover a smarter used car inventory sourcing strategy. Learn how to find high-margin vehicles outside auctions and boost your dealerships ROI. The best cars dont hit the lane; theyre in someones driveway. However, anyone who has ever bought a car off Craigslist knows that its just not feasible at scale.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

The supply of used vehicles. In Cox Automotives recent 2025 forecast call with industry media and analysts, chief economist Jonathan Smoke painted a rosy picture for whats ahead. But when it comes to used-car inventory, though, the outlook is bearish. And that is a key segment in the used market.

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 13, 2025

Graphic: Cox Automotive Used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of June dropped slightly month over month , but inventory was relatively flat compared to early June 2024, according to a Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data released June 13. Used retail were at 1.53 stood at 2.21

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 9, 2025

A surge in wholesale used vehicle prices in the past two weeks signals the beginning of what could be a wild and unpredictable year of ups and downs in the market. The “roller coaster ride predicted by Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke is underway. Robb said the index for 1-to-10-year-old vehicles jumped by 1.2

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Auto Remarketing

JULY 15, 2025

It offered a seemingly reliable pipeline of vehicles to replenish lots and meet consumer demand. The rising tide of auction costs and scarcity One of the most significant pain points is the escalating cost of vehicles at auction. Tariffs, for instance, have had a cascading effect throughout the automotive supply chain.

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Auto Remarketing

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.

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AutoSuccess

JULY 18, 2025

As economic uncertainty continues to weigh on consumers, vehicle affordability continues today as a driving issue in the auto retail sector. At the same time, average interest rates for auto loans have climbed to 9.62% for new vehicles and over 14.16% for used ones.

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 16, 2025

imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on imported vehicles — part of a broader strategy aimed at pressuring foreign governments to shift manufacturing to U.S. automotive industry is bracing for lasting impact, especially if a standoff with China escalates into a full-blown trade war. In April 2025, the U.S. So what’s an average consumer to do?

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

As we review the vehicle inventory, carryover, and markdown trends from the Lotlinx Q4 2024 Automotive Market Report , the automotive market has revealed several important insights into the ongoing challenges and opportunities for dealerships and OEMs. The used vehicle market also saw growth in hybrid and EV sales.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 14, 2025

As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. These tools will not only flag at-risk vehicles but also provide actionable recommendations for mitigating that risk.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 11, 2025

Cars.com has announced the winners of its Dealer of the Year Awards, presented annually to the top automotive dealers across North America. Brands With the Best Experience While individual dealerships play a crucial role in shaping the car-buying experience, a brand’s overall reputation also influences consumer trust and loyalty.

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Jalopnik

JULY 9, 2025

Its July 9, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. In this mornings edition, were looking at BYDs solution to autonomys biggest legal hang-up, as well as the ever-climbing cost of used cars. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose 1.6%

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