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Pandemic-related lockdowns in Southeast Asia are worsening the semiconductor shortage and cutting auto output by nearly 2.1 million units th...

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A recent study predicts the average dealership throughput will be close to 910 units this year, a dip from the mid-2010s but a 100 vehicle i...

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Dealers are relishing the increase in both new and used car prices, grossing an average $4,200 per transaction. But, price inflation is impa...

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U.S. auto sales rose 5% in the month of July, while the SAAR dipped to 14.8 million units. Reporting OEMs saw a wide spectrum of gains and l...

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Whether dealers are cutting budget or doubling down, the average marketing spend per dealership is up 13% from 2020, and the average marketi...

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Dealers started the month with an unprecedented 25-day supply, just 1.3 million units on hand. This represents a significant 10-day dip in a...

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Wholesale prices saw a 1.3% dip in the month of June, and retail values are expected to follow suit in the weeks to come. However, it could ...

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Nearly 4.4 million new cars were sold in the U.S. last quarter, a 51% increase from Q2 2020. Most major automakers echo this increase with y...

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June retail sales are expected to reach 1.1 million units, a 12.4% increase from 2020 but a smaller jump than previously forecast.

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The average life cycle of a used vehicle is lasting longer than ever before, especially now that dealers have a new focus on retailing high ...

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The latest update on inventory levels has dealer lots sitting 43% leaner than this time last year, with an average 35-day supply. Pickup, SU...

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Hundreds of freshly-produced vehicles sit across the country awaiting microchip installation while dealers struggle to scrape together inven...