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Industry roundup:
FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: Strike, along with higher prices, hurt U.S. sales
U.S. light vehicle sales increased 1.8% to reach 1.2 million, despite the daily sales rate dropping to 48,000 in October, the lowest since February. Several brands saw small gains, including Toyota, Kia, and Hyundai, while Ford experienced a 5.2% sales decline, ending its 10 month streak of consecutive monthly gains.
FROM CBT NEWS: Dealership valuations remain strong but forecasts starting to weaken
Dealership valuation remains optimistic with 52% of dealers expecting their business values to remain steady in the next year, while 27% of dealers foresee a decline and 21% anticipate an increase. Valuation trends are heavily influenced by financial history and recovering inventories.
FROM COX AUTOMOTIVE: Wholesale used vehicle prices decrease in October
Echoing last year, October wholesale used-vehicle prices dropped 2.3%, but are predicted to increase within the next two months during the holiday season. Similarly, used-vehicle retail sales declined 2%, while the average listing price fell 0.7%.
FROM CNBC: Why dealers say EV sales have slowed
Global EV expenditures reached $400 billion in the previous year, with expectations to add 1 million new EVs to the road in 2023. Automotive firms have already invested $616 billion for the period from 2023 – 2027, despite the EV market facing challenges of low demand and growing inventory.
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