🗞️ Industry roundup: FROM WARDSAUTO: Dealers brace for BEV, tariff price crunch U.S. auto dealers are anticipating significant price increases due to the 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, which could raise average transaction prices by $6,000 for imported models and $3,000 for U.S. built vehicles. In March, new-vehicle sales surged to 1.59 million…
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Data shows price pressures and aging carryover inventory increases, while Lotlinx customers maintain a competitive edge through strategic inventory management DETROIT, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today its Q1 2025 Quarterly Vincensus Report, the most comprehensive monthly/quarterly inventory report in the industry. The report…
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🗞️ Industry roundup: FROM REUTERS: U.S. first-quarter auto sales get a lift from looming Trump tariffs U.S. auto sales rose 4.8% in the first quarter to approximately 3.91 million units, driven by strong demand for pickup trucks and SUVs. General Motors led the market with a 17% increase in sales, fueled by popular models like…
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Early Adopters See Significant Gains, but Industry-Wide Implementation Still Has Room for Growth DETROIT, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN-specific data company for dealership inventory management, announced today results of its latest industry survey, highlighting the increasing adoption and significant benefits of machine-driven technologies among auto retailers. The online survey,…
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This week’s auto advancement countdown: vital auto and parts manufacturing, climbing used trade-in values, diminishing car demand, and firsthand dealer accounts. FROM REUTERS: U.S. Manufacturing Output Rises Strongly in July, but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels A 28.3% July increase in motor vehicle and parts production has played a major role in boosting national output….
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This week’s auto advancements give kudos to the businesses keeping the industry on track. Plus, some positivity from major OEMs and intel on new car price trends. FROM AUTO REMARKETING: Power 300 This year’s Power 300 list outlines the companies and services dealers and industry professionals have relied on to maintain success during these…
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Recent LotLinx Study Analyzes Automotive SEM Spending Trends Amidst COVID-19 Hardships LotLinx, the auto industry’s leading VIN Demand Platform™, announced today, on average, paid search spend per vehicle has increased, not decreased, since the COVID-19 outbreak. Immediately following the pandemic outbreak, SEM spend across the automotive industry suffered massive cuts, but it is slowly on…
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This week’s automotive advancements are lending a helping hand. Get the latest on July sales numbers, the race toward online retailing, and the most in-demand used vehicles. Plus, a look at the heroes of COVID pandemic. FROM CAR AND DRIVER: Hyundai and Mazda Up, Toyota and Honda Down as U.S. Auto Sales Show Mixed…
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This week’s auto advancements hit it out of the park. Check out a list of the top 500 dealers in the nation and predictions for July used-car sales. Plus, read why the average age of vehicles continues to rise. FROM WARDSAUTO: Dealer 500: Home of the Brave Faces The top 500 dealers in the…
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This week’s auto advancements are moving right along. Read about the rapid rise of wholesale vehicle prices, the industry-wide push toward EVs, and which brands are dominating customer retention. FROM AUTO REMARKETING: Wholesale Vehicle Prices Start July on Another Record Pace Early July wholesale prices are up 11% year over year and 4.4% from…
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