Supply challenges likely among used-car aftershocks of auto tariffs
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Lane watch: Values appreciating above pre-pandemic levels
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More from DRN’s Jeremiah Wheeler about state of LPR
DRN president Jeremiah Wheeler appeared on the Auto Remarketing Podcast this week to continue the intensifying dialogue about license plate recognition technology. Wheeler elaborated about the company’s response to assertions made by the American Recovery Association and what he hopes ... Listen Here
Navigating ‘difficult conversations’ in the used-car market
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a Speed Session featuring Dan Dionne, who is vice president of sales with RockED. Dionne acknowledged dealership salespeople often have to ... Listen Here
Where AI and used-car sales meet
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a Speed Session featuring Todd Smith, who is CEO of QoreAI. Smith explained how artificial intelligence now can swiftly match potential ... Listen Here
Retail
Service dept. news: Texas store to build massive new facility; Marchex launches AI engagement tool
Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne is ready to get its new service center off the ground. The dealership in the San Antonio suburb of Boerne, Texas, will break ground on its 28,639-square-foot facility with a ceremony Tuesday. “As our dealership ... [Read More]
With auto tariffs in effect, ‘it’s going to be an interesting ride’ for car dealers
Lamenting. Bracing for impact. Embracing. Preparing. Seeing an opportunity.
Those are but a few of the ways auto dealers are responding to the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on vehicles imported to the U.S. — a policy that became effective Thursday.
In statement Wednesday, Cody Lusk — president and CEO of the American International Automobile Dealers Association, which representing U.S. franchise dealers selling import brands — said that ... [Read More]
Wholesale
Lane watch: Values appreciating above pre-pandemic levels
Black Book said overall wholesale values didn’t accelerate higher as much last week as they did earlier in March. However, analysts said those gains are still above pre-pandemic levels of appreciation for this time of year. And then this week, ... [Read More]
Proficient Auto Logistics calls acquisition of Brothers Auto Transport a ‘milestone’ in its growth
Auto transport and logistics provider Proficient Auto Logistics has acquired Brothers Auto Transport, a move the company said is intended to expand its fleet and base of drivers, and strengthen its presence in Northeastern markets. Brothers, founded in 1996 and ... [Read More]
Technology
Solera launches unified AI-driven platform for fleet management tools
Solera is putting artificial intelligence into fleet management. The vehicle lifecycle management software provider has launched the Solera Fleet Platform, an AI-driven platform designed to unify fleet intelligence, optimize efficiency and providing visibility and control over fleet operations. Solera said ... [Read More]
CARFAX offers insurers new automation to include taxes, fees in total loss claims
CARFAX wants to offer insurers a more accurate way to determine what a totaled car is worth. The vehicle history report provider announced it has enhanced its Total Loss Valuation Report to include automated calculation of taxes and fees through ... [Read More]
Analysis
Report: Tariff worries fuel record used-car sales in March
ZeroSum has to admit it doesn’t have all the answers. But the marketing and data software firm understands why cars have been flying out of dealerships for the past month. In its latest “State of the Dealer” report, ZeroSum said ... [Read More]
Supply challenges likely among used-car aftershocks of auto tariffs
The Trump administration’s 25% tariff on vehicles imported to the U.S. – a policy that became effective Thursday – won't just make already expensive new vehicles out of reach for many Americans, analysts say.
Used cars are likely to become pricier, too, and may run in shorter supply towards the end of the decade.
By July, there could be ... [Read More]
