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Used-car sales ‘steady as she goes’ as full-year forecast brightens
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
With apologies to Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood and Co., it’s a bit of the “The Good, the Bad and the Neutral” in the used-car market. As the sun sets on the third quarter and Cox Automotive updates its 2026 projections, used-car sales are showing true grit, while other market indicators may have the industry potentially […] [Read More]
How AI is being used in auto transport and logistics
Kenya McCullum, Correspondent
As more and more artificial products are being released, more and more companies are determining how the technology best applies to their own businesses. As with organizations in other sectors, auto transport and logistics companies can leverage AI in very specific ways to become more efficient and effective. The following are some of the ways […] [Read More]
Ship.Cars report explains current climate for auto sales, inventory, and costs
Kenya McCullum, Correspondent
In July, automotive logistics technology providers Ship.Cars released an edition of its “Auto Freight Economy” market intelligence series, which found that auto demand is steady, rates remain firm, and diesel costs are falling. After reviewing retail sales data, inventory levels, and transportation signals, the company was able to make conclusions about auto logistics pricing, capacity, […] [Read More]
Strategies for combatting auto transport fraud
Kenya McCullum, Correspondent
Double brokering. Impersonation. Phishing schemes. Paperwork faked with artificial intelligence. Fraud is rampant in the auto transport industry these days — and now there are exponentially more ways that cars can be stolen than there were in the past. As a result, companies need to adopt effective strategies that will help them combat fraud before […] [Read More]
How the auto transport industry can respond to driver shortages
Kenya McCullum, Correspondent
As older drivers are retiring, and unqualified ones are being pushed out of the industry, many auto transport companies are forced to manage their workloads with fewer employees. It’s not always easy to address this issue, but the following are some effective ways to tackle driver shortages. Creating more efficiency in operations One way that […] [Read More]
Vehicle transport segment sees tech advancements & the need to adapt
Daryl Lubinsky, Correspondent
A discussion of how the vehicle transport industry has changed over the past 10 to 15 years would have to include the obvious: Technology advancements have allowed most transport transactions to be electronic. JD Glover is president and CEO of vehicle transport company, First Source Auto, and he said that when a First Source Auto […] [Read More]
Transporting an EV? Key points to remember
Alysha Webb, Correspondent
While sales of new electric vehicles are slumping, used EV sales are healthy. Some 262,372 were sold in the first half of 2026, up 21% compared to the same period last year, according to Cox Automotive. Those EVs must be moved around the country, and the special considerations around transporting them go far beyond just […] [Read More]
More than just fraud is putting pressure on vehicle transport
Alysha Webb, Correspondent
As thieves become ever more sophisticated, fraud is the biggest issue facing vehicle transportation firms these days, industry participants told Auto Remarketing. But a plethora of other concerns weigh on the minds of those providing services to the sector. Strategic theft While some may think of vehicles disappearing off a lot when they envision fraud, […] [Read More]
Transporting EVs: Clearing up the misconceptions
Daryl Lubinsky, Correspondent
Here’s a misconception: Shipping electric vehicles is a lot different than shipping gasoline vehicles. “In reality, the process is … nearly identical,” said Chris Velazquez, vice president of sales at Montway Auto Transport. Velazquez, however, notes one main difference: vehicle weight. The dimensions of a gasoline-powered Honda CRV are about the same as a CRV […] [Read More]
Next NAAA president will stay the course while embracing change
Alysha Webb, Correspondent
At the 2026 World Remarketing Convention in Seattle this fall, Tommy Rogers will be inaugurated as new National Auto Auction Association president. He is currently president elect of the NAAA. If not for his wife, Tommy Rogers might not even be working in the auction industry. Having grown up bagging groceries as a part-time job, […] [Read More]
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