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Used Hybrid and EV Prices are Rising Fast

Used Hybrid and EV Prices are Rising Fast

The used car market is experiencing a wave of fluctuations and they’re not only restricted to internal combustion powertrains. After two years of consistent price declines, hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) have seen surging prices in May, increasing by an average...

Recall Volume Remains Elevated as Voluntary Notices Create New Risks

Recall Volume Remains Elevated as Voluntary Notices Create New Risks

Automotive recalls continue to be a critical issue affecting road safety and consumer trust. Over 28 million passenger vehicles, light trucks, and vans were affected by recalls in 2024, with 505 campaigns labeled as “high-risk,” according to Recall Masters’ 2024...

Winning the Trade-In Game: Strategies for Today’s Dealerships

Winning the Trade-In Game: Strategies for Today’s Dealerships

A great trade-in experience doesn’t just close a deal — it opens the door to long-term loyalty and valuable referrals. It’s a key moment that shapes how customers perceive your dealership during the transaction. When the process is fair, transparent, and efficient, it...

Key Takeaways from the Q1 2025 Automotive Market Report

Key Takeaways from the Q1 2025 Automotive Market Report

The first quarter of 2025 opened with a mix of optimism and uncertainty for the automotive industry. While March delivered a sharp 19 percent rebound in new vehicle sales — largely driven by consumers rushing to purchase ahead of tariff price adjustments — the earlier...

Auto Dealership Market Resilient Despite Tariff Challenges

Auto Dealership Market Resilient Despite Tariff Challenges

The auto dealership buy/sell market experienced a 15 percent decline in activity during Q1 according to the Kerrigan Advisors First Quarter 2025 Blue Sky Report. The dip was largely due to uncertainties surrounding the Trump administration’s auto tariffs. There were...

Senate Votes to End California EV Mandate

Senate Votes to End California EV Mandate

The United States Senate voted Thursday to repeal California’s plan to end the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The vote was 51-44 in favor of blocking the state’s EV mandate which was set to require 35 percent of all cars sold in state to be electric or plug-in...

Honda Served Cease-and-Desist by CNCDA Over Afeela Sales

Honda Served Cease-and-Desist by CNCDA Over Afeela Sales

The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) issued a cease-and-desist to American Honda Motor Co. and Sony Honda Mobility of America ordering them to stop direct-to-consumer sales of new Afeela brand vehicles. The CNCDA alleges that Honda is violating state law...

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