
Dealer news: Lithia COO to lead Mercedes' U.S. operations; Patriot Motors acquires dealership in Illinois

Used-cars’ first year-over-year price rise in 2½ years could be just the beginning

Lane watch: Multiple vehicle segments make price moves not seen since 2021

Retail
Dealer news: Lithia COO to lead Mercedes’ U.S. operations; Patriot Motors acquires dealership in Illinois

Dealer news: McGee Toyota’s new facility opens; CDK keeps Great Lakes Auto in fold

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JM&A launches program to help dealers provide health benefits for employees
CarMax continues to build on ‘momentum’
Cerritos Auto Square launches free concierge service for car shoppers
NADA backs Senate resolution to revoke California emissions waivers
Tariff fears led to 153,000 ‘pull ahead’ sales in March, report says
Wholesale
Lane watch: Multiple vehicle segments make price moves not seen since 2021

ADESA unites flagships Simulcast, Clear on digital platform and mobile apps

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Last month was best March since 2021 for auction sales & EV volumes hit all-time high
Who to Watch: ConditionReports.com adds seamless auction site listing to its wheelhouse
State Line Auto Auction upgrades online tools, resources
Online EV auction Plug raises $6.7M in seed funding, launches trade-in tool for dealers
Technology
Dodgers’ playoff hero Edman is the big name in Edmunds’ latest ad campaign

AVP’s redesigned website offers platform to access vehicle appraisals

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TSD announces upgrades to its rental car software for 2025
Hyundai Mobis holds Detroit event seeking innovative technology startups
Solera launches unified AI-driven platform for fleet management tools
CARFAX offers insurers new automation to include taxes, fees in total loss claims
COMMENTARY: What’s preventing more auto retailers from additional cyber defense?
Analysis
Used-cars’ first year-over-year price rise in 2½ years could be just the beginning

Tariffs expected to take a toll on used-car supply — now and later

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CARFAX data shows used-car sales, prices rising at twice the rate of last spring
COMMENTARY: Succession planning, 25% import tariff & why now is the best time to act
Surge in wholesale prices signals start of tariff-fueled ‘roller coaster ride’
Survey shows fleet managers frustrated by lack of EV cost analytics