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Making Money with Merchandising

The auto industry has shifted to a digital-first world and dealers need to adapt or they will continue to see the compounding effects of margin compression to their bottom line. That was one of the key messages at NADA this year as the industry conti
Apr 24, 2018

Four Weeks in a Row of Increasing Used Car Values

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 Black Book Market I
Apr 17, 2018

Three Weeks of Positive Trends in Used Car Values

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 Black Book Market I
Apr 12, 2018

BLACK BOOK USED VEHICLE RETENTION INDEX SHOWS MARCH DECLINE DESPITE HEALTHY SPRING SEASON

Pockets of Increases Shown in a Handful of Car Segments Seeing Increases This Spring LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (April 5, 2018) – Black Book, a division of Hearst that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions, r
Apr 5, 2018

Two Weeks of Increases in Car Values

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 Black Book Market I
Apr 4, 2018

Margin Compression Takes A Bite—How Will You Bite Back?

For many dealers, margin compression in used vehicles has been a bit like a leaky water line. The truth is, the line’s been slowly dripping for years. But no one really noticed it until now—after a ceiling or wall has started to bubble, crack or
Apr 3, 2018

Strongest Week for Used Cars in Two Years

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 Black Book Market I
Mar 27, 2018

All Non-Luxury Car Segments Increased in Value

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 Black Book Market I
Mar 20, 2018

A Dating Guide to Automotive Digital Marketing

Much like dating, the car buying process has almost moved online. Consumers know everything about you before they even walk through the door. It’s only a matter of time when buying a car is as easy as ordering take out. Whether you’re an OEM exec
Mar 14, 2018