
Report shows Q1 used-car retail prices calm before a potential storm
Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025, 02:51 PM

Used-cars’ first year-over-year price rise in 2½ years could be just the beginning
Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025, 03:05 PM

Tariffs expected to take a toll on used-car supply — now and later
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2025, 11:11 AM
Analysis
Supply challenges likely among used-car aftershocks of auto tariffs
Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025, 03:36 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
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]
Cars.com identifies best value vehicles as tariff price increases loom
Tuesday, Apr. 1, 2025, 04:22 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
With vehicle affordability already an issue and tariffs on the way, car shoppers are certainly on the lookout for value. Cars.com’s answer to that call is its 2025 Affordability Report: Best Value New Cars, a guide designed to help consumers get the most for their money in a changing market by identifying the new vehicles […] [Read More]
Report shows dealership profits, values still far above pre-COVID levels
Monday, Mar. 31, 2025, 03:48 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
While dealership buy-sell transactions were down for the third year in a row, the market had one of its most active years ever in 2024, according to the latest data from Haig Partners. The buy-sell advisory firm’s Q4 2024 Haig Report also found dealership profits remained elevated, while blue sky values dipped but still topped […] [Read More]
Patchwork of prices: CARFAX adds regional data to used-car index
Monday, Mar. 31, 2025, 02:53 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Like an accent or dialect, the used-car market can vary depending on where you (or y’all or yinz) are in the U.S. And CARFAX is accounting for this patchwork of market dialects, so to speak, by adding in regional breakdowns to its monthly index of retail used-car prices. The CARFAX Used Car Index now includes […] [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Modernizing inventory management & how machines can outperform human dealers
Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025, 09:39 AM
Len Short, Lotlinx
As the automotive dealership industry has long relied on human intuition and historical sales data to guide inventory management decisions, dealers continue to face a constant balancing act: having the right mix of vehicles to meet customer demand without overstocking models that might sit unsold for months. Traditionally, dealers have relied on experience, gut instincts, […] [Read More]
Cyberattacks cost auto industry $22.5B in 2024, vulnerabilities reach record high
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, 03:13 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Technology has become an indispensable part of the auto industry, and its scope continues to grow with the rise of artificial intelligence and other innovations. But with that growth comes the growth of cybersecurity threats. Automotive cybersecurity firm VicOne explored those threats, along with trends, predictions and recommendations, in Shifting Gears: VicOne 2025 Automotive Cybersecurity […] [Read More]
COMMENTARY: What are the 3 key tech benefits every auto transport leader should know?
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025, 04:51 PM
Bek Abdullayev, Super Dispatch
Advanced technologies are revolutionizing the auto transport industry, particularly for drivers. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are now predicting vehicle maintenance needs, optimizing route planning, and streamlining vehicle pickups and deliveries. IoT (Internet of Things) devices, GPS systems, and sensors are creating interconnected networks that provide real-time tracking and actionable insights. Meanwhile, software platforms are […] [Read More]
Report: Almost half of dealership website sales leads are mishandled
Monday, Mar. 24, 2025, 04:11 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
When a sales lead comes to a dealership, what happens? According to the latest study from sales intelligence software provider Foureyes, almost half the time it’s mishandled. The company’s seventh annual Automotive Dealer Industry Benchmarks Report found 43.2% of sales leads were “mishandled” — a term Foureyes used to include missed calls, leads that didn’t […] [Read More]
Toyota Corolla tops EpicVIN’s list of most cost-effective cars
Monday, Mar. 24, 2025, 01:55 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
When it comes to reliability, the biggest names in the auto industry are Toyota and Honda. According to a new study by EpicVIN, that reputation is well deserved. The vehicle history report provider said it analyzed millions of vehicle records from auctions, service reports and ownership histories to find the most cost-effective cars to maintain. […] [Read More]
Sorting out the tariff-era landscape: Short-term disruption or ‘tariff winter?’
Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, 09:21 AM
Andrew Friedlander, Associate Editor
Ivan Drury had to laugh a little when, during a discussion of President Trump’s on-again-off-again-back-on-again tariff policies, a questioner admitted his confusion, saying, “I’m just trying to piece this together, to be honest with you.” “As is everyone else,” replied Drury, Edmunds’ director of insights. “Don’t worry, you’re not alone. That goes all the way […] [Read More]
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