Lotlinx Weekly News Vol. 271: EV sales to be proud of.

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Industry roundup:

FROM COX AUTOMOTIVE: Wholesale used-vehicle prices continue to slide in first half of June

Wholesale used-vehicle prices experienced a significant decline of 3.2% from May to mid-June, while wholesale supply remained relatively tight at 24 days. Consumer sentiment shows a 7.9% increase to 63.9%, reflecting positive views on current conditions and future expectations.

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FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: More Americans are getting auto loans that exceed the worth of their cars

Elevated vehicle prices and inflation has led U.S. used-car loan-to-value ratios to increase from 104 to 125 during Q1, leaving consumers paying higher loan payments than average. As the amount of debt owed on a vehicle surpasses its value, some buyers are facing up to $10,000 in additional costs on their newly purchased vehicle.

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FROM CBT NEWS: U.S. EV sales take second place worldwide thanks to “crucial” tax credits

U.S. Q1 EV sales showed an impressive 79% year-over-year growth, emerging as the second largest EV market after China. While Tesla dominates the market with a 62.7% share, Ford and General Motors continue new model production, with about 5.2% and 7.6% of the market respectively.

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FROM AUTO REMARKETING: 2023 Women in Retail honorees

Auto Remarketing’s 2023 Women in Retail Award recognizes top leaders in the automotive industry and applauds their unwavering dedication to inspiring innovation and empowerment in future leaders. Have a look, you might see a familiar name!

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