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Highlights from the September OPENLANE Market Index report include: for the U.S. market index, overall US auction prices in August increased 2 percentage points from the prior month, and ended 4 percentage points above August 2010. Highlights from th

ALG, a subsidiary of DealerTrack, has found through its proprietary modeling and research that high rental fleet penetration levels not only have had a negative impact on residual values, but on perceived quality and brand image as well. According to

Manheim Consulting’s monthly auto industry brief reported August 2011 wholesale used vehicle prices decreased when compared with July 2011’s numbers, down 1.7%. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index is still up 4.1% (123.7) over August 2010 w

MCLEAN, Va. and SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Buying a car has just gotten much easier for the 10 million registered users of Military.com. The membership organization, which serves active duty personnel in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, re

One of the greatest challenges that has occurred in the used vehicle industry is the recognition that a vehicle needs to be priced to sell rather than to negotiate. As dealers have come to this enlightened recognition, they have experienced a great d

If you’re a pilot, you love a good 10,000 foot view. If you’re a dealer, you need meaty, actionable insight you can bring back to the dealership and apply ASAP. The Cobalt 2010-2011 Automotive EShopper Experience study delivers just that. What ar

According to The Detroit News, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has decided to close an investigation it opened to examine some Ford F-150 trucks. The story said the investigation was originally opened to inspect the fuel tank strap

NEW YORK –HookLogic today announced a $9.5 million round of financing from Bain Capital Ventures. It is the first institutional investment accepted by HookLogic after six years of profitable growth.  The funding will be used to expand the organiza

DETROIT – In the hotly contested battle for luxury car buyers, personal experience matters most. So Cadillac is putting potential customers behind the wheel of a 556-horsepower Cadillac CTS-V on a private racecourse. It’s an experience few would