When parents step onto the used-car lot to help their teen pick out a first car, many have two top concerns: affordability and safety. And many parents struggle with how to satisfy both those needs in the same used vehicle. In response to this need, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a few lists […] [Read More]

With increases in the amount of inventory flowing through the auction and other channels, dealers, it seems, are able to get their hands on an ample supply of used cars for their lots. Halfway through 2014, year-to-date auction volume is up nearly 4 percent against comparable weeks of 2013, according to the National Auto Auction […] [Read More]

In early June, analysts said General Motors’ recalls had not influenced the leasing market much yet, at that point, with incentives staying relatively stable. But the tides may be turning, as GM brands showed the most active lease price movements this past month. According to latest report on lease deals from Wantalease.com, it is GM-brand […] [Read More]

Used cars are not only more fresh these days, but they're also much more valuable. And this growth in value is showing up in the prices people are willing to pay for these pre-owned vehicles. In fact, the total value of used cars sold in June was up 17.3 percent from a year ago, according […] [Read More]

It seems interest in hybrid and electric vehicles might be slowing as predictions of more stable gas prices are on the horizon, NADA Used Car Guide analysts pointed out in a recent analysis. . In fact, according to the latest NADA Perspective report that highlighted hybrid vehicle market performance, hybrid electric vehicle sales are down […] [Read More]

Topping the rankings in Strategic Vision’s 19th annual Total Quality Index (TQI) for 2014 are Tesla, Audi and Kia. The honor for Best Model in Total Quality went to the Tesla Model S, garnering a near-perfect score on the TQI scale. Kia led the way in the mass market segment while Audi, followed closely by […] [Read More]

Sales-wise, there wasn’t much growth to speak of in the used-car market during June. And there weren’t as many shoppers. But the money — now, that was much better. CNW Research said that based on the transaction prices it tracks, there was a 17.3-percent year-over-year increase in the total value of used-vehicles sold last month […] [Read More]

Findings from the 2014 Collection Agency Operations and Technology Survey BillingTree emphasized two points about how agencies of all sizes are looking to enhance their operation. The survey showed agencies are contemplating higher adoption rates of technology to meet the demand for consumer choice while achieving their business goals of reducing overall operational costs and […] [Read More]

When it comes to the hottest used-car models among consumers, the name of the game appears to be reliability. That’s according to Kelley Blue Book, which provided Auto Remarketing with a list of the 25 most sought-after used vehicles on its website, and an explanation as to why the handful of cars at the top […] [Read More]

As summertime really heats up with Fourth of July coming later this week, Manheim chief economist Tom Webb again addressed the question of how changing gas prices are going to influence the wholesale and retail markets. The latest query came in light of tension resurfacing in Iraq not having a dramatic impact at the pump […] [Read More]