In the used vehicle business? Want to or not, most dealers are. Manufacturers have their hand in it as well, controlling the dealer to some point on selling and marketing certified pre-owned vehicles. Whether CPO or non-CPO vehicles are being sold, t

According to a recent article in Automotive News, investors and car dealers have shifted their focus to the used-car space because dealers have more pricing and profit controls; something the digital retailing space is forced to focus on. With profit

Welcome to this week’s edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full report. This week’s Market Insights Rep

The automotive industry is ever-changing and dynamic. It is estimated that 75 new vehicle models will launch in 2018(1) – of which 45 percent will be SUV models(1). And, 3.09 million vehicles1 are expected to hit showrooms in 2019, bringing inc

Andy Church explains why used vehicle inventory management is vital to dealership profitability in this Quick Tip.

The good news? To date, automotive sales have remained stronger than many analysts originally predicted, with customers of all ages continuing to buy both new and pre-owned vehicles. Considering some of the earlier ominous forecasts, it’s no wonder

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As a half-full glass kind of person, I believe there are opportunities for franchised dealerships to thrive in the days ahead. Yet as a realist, I know those who succeed will need to employ growth strategies and stay ahead of the tech curve. These im

Few would argue that incoming inventory is just as important as outgoing inventory. Yes, sales are what it’s all about but, the next generation of vehicles in a dealer’s inventory is just as important. Those incoming auction and trade-in vehicles