GAINESVILLE, Ga. -

As seasonal strength wanes, trends seen throughout 2014 in the auction lanes are showing up once again.

That is, truck values remain stable as car prices are starting to slide, as we approach the summer sales slowdown.

In the latest Black Book Market Insights Report, analysts reported that a growing number of car segments are seeing greater week-over-week price declines at auction as weather warms.

In fact, the near-luxury segment was the only car segment to see a positive increase last week, rising by 0.04 percent —  a mere $8.

“As anticipated, car values have started to decline after an extended spring season while trucks continue to hold values relatively well,” said Anil Goyal, vice president of automotive valuation and analytics at Black Book.

Overall, the car segments saw prices drop by an average of 0.43 percent ($53), according to Black Book data.

The car segment pushing rates down the most was the upper midsize cars, which saw rates drop by 0.092 percent ($114). They were followed by the entry midsize car segment with a 0.63-percent ($66) decline.  

Black Book analysts also pointed out the mainstream hybrid and electric vehicle values are soft, as well, as fuel prices remain low.

Trucks on the other hand continue to show solid strength in the market, Black Book reported.

And seven of the truck segments Black Book tracks either remained unchanged or saw price upticks this past week.

Overall, truck segments saw prices rise by 0.07 percent, or $12, last week.

The compact pickups stood out with the highest price increase, rising by $93 (0.62 percent). Full-size pickups also proved strong, with rates spiking by $98, or 0.50 percent.  

The largest dollar decline among truck segments was seen among the luxury SUVs, with a price drop of $106.

Black Book editors and personnel also heard many dealer express last week they have noticed car values softening, as well, as the spring market comes to an end.

A buyer from Georgia said, “Car value have to start softening, but trucks remain strong,” while a auction attendee from Phoenix reported, “Auctioneers say things are slowing down a bit.”