Perhaps if the new version of a specific model retails quickly, the used version might, too. And conversely, if it takes several leads to get that new model to a completed delivery, the same scenario might unfold with a used one. That’s what used-car managers could glean from the newest study from Foureyes, which examined […] [Read More]

The sequential rise in used-vehicle prices has slowed but continued in June, capping a first half that has prices four figures higher than they were to start the year. That’s according to analysis around the latest CARFAX Used Car Index, which indicates used-car prices this month have climbed by about 1.3%, or a little more […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive recently projected slight softening of certified pre-owned vehicle sales and overall used-car retail transactions for the year. But experts also see the movements reflected “strength and resilience” of the used-car market. Let’s get into the numbers. As part of its Q2 2026 Mid-Year Review in Detroit, Cox Automotive chief economist Jeremy Robb recapped […] [Read More]

For years, the automotive industry has focused its energy on one core objective: selling more cars. Dealers have invested heavily in digital retailing, improved response times, refined sales processes, and elevated customer experience. All these efforts have pushed the industry forward, but they share a common limitation: they focus on the end of the transaction […] [Read More]

Strengthening, but not quite to the same level as the overall industry. That’s the story around wholesale prices and retention for electric vehicles this spring, according to the latest AuctionNet data from the National Auto Auction Association. Overall wholesale auction prices came in at $20,200 in May, NAAA said, which was down 2.1% from April. […] [Read More]

There were more than 137,000 catalytic converters stolen last year, according to data from Carfax, as these devices are not only somewhat easy to nab from some vehicles, but also contain high-value precious metals. And word to the wise: some of the most frequently targeted for catalytic converter theft are the most popular vehicles on […] [Read More]

Here’s a sign that vehicle diagnostic technology is in demand at both dealers and auctions: CarDr’s diagnostic intelligence platform has seen its utilization rise by more than 500% year-over-year. In fact, the company said this week that less than halfway through the year, the CarDr platform utilization had eclipsed full-year 2025 levels by more than […] [Read More]