As part of its inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries. The honorees in the first-ever Automotive Intelligence Awards: Industry Analysts include, in alphabetical order by last name: — Jonathan […] [Read More]

The wildfires that raged through Southern California last month caused massive destruction, with thousands of homes and buildings destroyed and damage estimates ranging from $250 billion to $275 billion. In many cases, evacuees were forced to abandon cars, sometimes in the middle of streets. In all, up to 6,300 vehicles were destroyed in Los Angeles, […] [Read More]

Lexus is again No. 1 when it comes to brand reputation, according to the latest study by customer review and reputation management platform Widewail. Toyota’s luxury brand topped the rankings for the second consecutive year in the 2025 Widewail Brand Scorecard, a study that examines and ranks the reputations of 29 auto brands in the […] [Read More]

In its semiannual Market Outlook Report, released last month, Dave Cantin Group noted the American public seemed to have reached “peak truck,” with consumer preference for pickups and SUV beginning to wane slightly. Last week, the automotive M&A advisory firm said evidence is mounting that “peak truck” is an economic trend to watch in 2025 […] [Read More]

There’s “snow” rest for the weary in the car business. Shortly after NADA Show 2025, Kirsten Von Busch, director of product marketing at Experian Automotive, joined the Auto Remarketing Podcast to recall her 15-hour roadtrip from Chicago to New Orleans and her “most memorable experience” at the convention last month after a blizzard blanketed the […] [Read More]

The supply of late-model used vehicles, which remains tight, appears to be the biggest thorn in the certified pre-owned vehicle market’s side. However, CPO demand — and opportunity — are plentiful. Getting ahold of those cars is the issue. [Read More]

None of President Trump’s proposed tariffs have taken effect yet. But the threat of those tariffs looms large over the auto industry. The announced 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico, currently on hold, could have a significant impact on the industry, given the large amount of vehicles and components that cross the […] [Read More]

Three-year-old cars have become less reliable than at any time in more than 15 years, according to the latest data from J.D. Power. The research firm’s 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study found vehicle problems after three years of ownership have reached their highest level since 2009, with the industry average of 202 problems per 100 […] [Read More]

On average, automotive brand loyalty rose ever so slightly in 2024. But according to the latest study by Reynolds and Reynolds, there are indications it might be on shaky ground. Reynolds’ 2025 Automotive Brand Retention and Defection Report: Understanding Your Opportunities for Conquest showed last year’s industry-wide average brand retention rate was 43.9%, up 0.2 […] [Read More]

We wrap up our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel focused on “Challenging the Status Quo and Uncover Your Company’s Value.” The conversation features Brennan Hamilton of Rapid Recovery Agency, John Sibbitt of RDN Clearplan and Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jeremiah […] [Read More]