Pearl Combines Equity Mining Tool With 'Buy Direct From Consumer' Platform
The integration will allow dealers to search for vehicles they wish to purchase directly from consumers by year, make, model and trim, according to the company.
The integration will allow dealers to search for vehicles they wish to purchase directly from consumers by year, make, model and trim, according to the company.
Small cars (model-year 2008-2014) are making a comeback to open the year, and Black Book believes the segment could be in for a good spring.
Cadillac has launched a subscription-based, on-demand vehicle utilization program that provides access to Cadillac vehicles without a commitment to buy or lease.
The solution provides correct taxes and fees for an out-of-state sale in seconds, according to the company, allowing users to prepopulate and print all state-required documents along with a detailed checklist for specific requirements in every jurisdiction.
Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis increased by 0.2% in December, according to Manheim. Compared to December 2015, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index declined 0.6% to 124.9.
The report shows a growing number of consumers believe certain safety technologies, including blind-spot detection and and forward collision warning, should come standard on all vehicles in the United States. Convenience and entertainment options also ranked high on consumers' preferred list of technology features.
The German automaker announced it’s piloting a new program that will allow customers to explore their ideal BMW i3 and i8 using Google’s Tango augmented reality technology
Autobytel last week completed the sale of its specialty finance leads product to Internet Brands Inc. for $3.2 million in cash and $1.6 million in additional transition licensing income.
AutoNation will be holding a one-day hiring event on Tuesday, Jan. 10, according to a recent company announcement. The event will take place throughout 15 cities across the country, and will feature thousands of sales and service positions available at all of the company’s stores and service centers, the company stated.
Under the terms of the agreement, Ally will provide financial arrangements to support the online retailer's operations, with an initial commitment of up to $600 million. The agreement expands Ally's existing relationship with Carvana, which also includes a floorplan credit line and vehicle sourcing through Ally's SmartAuction platform.
Depreciation trends stabilized to close out 2016, with depreciation rates for all cars and trucks falling into seasonal patterns, Black Book reported this week.
The estimated average transaction price for light vehicles in the United States reached an all-time record high of $35,309 in December, according to Kelley Blue Book. This increase, the firm noted, amounted to a 1.5% increase over the same time last year.
Over the course of several weeks, a group of thieves stole more than 40 cars from a Nissan-Infiniti dealership's overflow lot in Torrance, Calif. About 15 people have been arrested in connection to these vehicle robberies and nearly 30 vehicles have been recovered, according to KTLA 5 News.
The list demonstrates that it will take a major shift in consumer preferences to unseat passenger cars from best-seller lists. Through the first 11 months of 2016, the share of passenger cars has dropped 10%, while the popularity of SUVs and light trucks continues to soar.
Edmunds.com believes the industry will sell 1,629,011 new cars and trucks in December. If realized, the prediction puts the industry on pace to break last year's sales record. But the firm says it'll be a photo finish.
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