New-car inventory is falling while prices are elevated and likely to rise more as the tariff era continues. 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 […] [Read More]

The automotive dealership model is constantly facing change, especially in the types of vehicles retailers can service. In particular, as the commercial vehicle market shifts toward opportunities for electrification within their vehicle fleets, local dealerships are being called upon to do more than sell vehicles. They must become strategic partners in their customers’ sustainability journeys […] [Read More]

It’s about to become really interesting in the used-vehicle market. Between the limited supply of 3- to 5-year-old cars due to the COVID shutdowns from the early 2020s, and the coming tariffs, which will drive up new-vehicle costs and send people looking for deals on used ones, there is a coming wave of consumers looking […] [Read More]

If you’re driving in New York, Florida, Washington or Georgia, you might want to double-check to make sure your car tag is up to date. CARFAX’s latest research CARFAX’s data showed nearly 17 million vehicles on U.S. roads began 2025 with expired registration tags. It also came with a warning about the potential consequences for […] [Read More]

It all started with a livestream during COVID lockdowns. It’s now a major auto industry media and events company, with podcasts, communities, events and more. Ahead of their annual ASOTU Con event last month, Automotive State of the Union leaders Paul Daly, Kyle Mountsier and Michael Cirillo joined Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby for a […] [Read More]

Electric vehicles appear to be losing some juice with consumers, if AAA research is taken at face value. Counter to research projects recently compiled by Experian and J.D. Power, results from AAA’s latest survey released on Tuesday indicated that only 16% of U.S. adults report being “very likely” or “likely” to purchase a fully electric […] [Read More]

The first quarter of 2025 was the slowest Q1 for dealership buy/sell activity in at least 10 years, while dealership profits remained at a high level, according to the latest report from Haig Partners. The Q1 2025 Haig Report showed just 68 rooftops changed hands, down 57% from Q1 2024 and the fewest since the […] [Read More]

There has been a spark in the used hybrid and electric vehicle market this month. After two years of consistent slowdowns, the segment has shown the most month-over-month retail price growth of any vehicle category in the latest Carfax Used Car Index. According to Carfax, used hybrid/EV prices are ... [Read More]

When it comes to value, the gold standard is … gold. Unless it’s the color of your car. The latest study from iSeeCars looks at the effect color has on a vehicle’s resale value, and gold cars are at the bottom of the list. The analysis of 1.2 million 3-year-old vehicles showed the average gold […] [Read More]

Perhaps you could make an argument that the used-car market is almost as healthy as it can be for both auctions and dealerships based on two trends highlighted by Black Book in its latest installment of Market Insights. On the wholesale side, Black Book said last week’s auction conversion rate came in at 60%, and […] [Read More]