The number is vehicles recalled in the U.S. has been rising steadily. The latest Recall Report from recall management platform BizzyCar found automakers issued 96 recall campaigns in the third quarter of 2025, covering nearly 8.5 million vehicles, the most since Q1 2024. That’s up 16% from Q2, when recalled vehicles spiked to 7.3 million, […] [Read More]

When it comes to cars, old is in. In its Q3 2025 Quarterly Review, CarGurus found auto sales overall are holding up in the face of economic and affordability pressures, but the U.S. market has shifted toward older vehicles as consumers adjust to make the finances work. “On the whole, new- and used-vehicle demand has […] [Read More]

According to iSeeCars’ analysis, the average vehicle on the road has just a 4.8% chance of making it to 250,000 miles. But not all vehicles are average. The automotive search engine and research website has released its latest study to determine the longest-lasting vehicles on the market, a list topped by four Toyotas that all […] [Read More]

Black Book is asking the same question you and your colleagues at your dealership or finance company might be considering. How much industry juice are electric vehicles going to lose now that the federal tax credits have expired? Those federal EV incentives hit their sunset last week when Black Book watched overall wholesale values drop […] [Read More]

As September and the third quarter ended last week, so did federal tax incentives on electric vehicles. That and other goings-on in Washington appeared to have some impact on the overall automotive market and were top-of-mind in the monthly vehicle value indices released by Black Book and Cox Automotive this week. Starting with Black Book’s […] [Read More]

In automotive retail, time is one of the most overlooked cost drivers. A car sitting too long on your lot does more than just take up space. It weakens your margins, strains your working capital, and reduces buyer confidence. Aged inventory is not a minor operational issue. It is a strategic liability. For dealerships looking […] [Read More]

Laurie Harbour is a partner at Wipfli, a top 25 accounting and advisory firm, and works with automakers and suppliers on how to adjust to changing winds of automotive. Harbour joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss how automakers are rethinking their electric and hybrid vehicle strategies, impact of tariff and trade on the auto […] [Read More]

Time is running out fast, and Carfax says car shoppers have been acting accordingly. The provider of vehicle history reports said its data shows consumers are racing to buy electric vehicles before the federal tax credit for new and used EVs and some plug-in hybrids expires at midnight Tuesday. The data, from Carfax Car Listings […] [Read More]

How much is it worth to be at the top of Google’s search results? According to a new study from SearchLab Digital, it’s almost $3 million annually compared to coming up in the 10th position. The digital marketing agency’s 2025 Google Business Profile Report: Auto Edition showed dealerships that rank 10th in search results would […] [Read More]

The rhythm of an auto dealership is a constant, energetic hum. Sales teams work the showroom floor, service bays are filled, and the F&I department finalizes deals. But in the midst of this controlled chaos, a silent threat lurks in the back lot: hidden inventory risk. For too long, dealers have operated with a critical […] [Read More]