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Hyundai Sales Down 31% in March 2020

 Hyundai Sales Down 31% in March 2020 Despite sale increases in January and February 2020, March sales put the quarter in negative territory. One bright spot however is the fact that at -5.4%, Hyundai group’s decline is still half of the average US industry decline of 12% in Q1 2020.

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General Motors Rebates April 2020

General Motors Rebates April 2020 General Motors Incentives in this table are a summary of retail programs offered. Programs may vary by region and model. Expires April 30. In lieu of rebates, cut-rate financing is available. Year Make Model  Cash Rebate up to  Special Financing  2020 Buick Regal Sportback  $                                 

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North Carolina – New Rules for Licensed Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers

To:  All Licensed Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers, Insurance Companies, and Interested Parties  From:  North Carolina Department of Insurance – Agent Services Division Date:  April 9, 2020 RE:  New Rules for Licensed Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers During the Rules Review Commission’s meeting on March 19, 2020, the following new rules were

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Large Pickup Trucks Sales Least Effected by Covid

Large Pickup Trucks Sales Least Effected by Covid While most dealers in US are experiencing sale declines as high as 80% in in the second half of March 2020, large pickup truck sales remained flat in the South dropped only 29% in the northeast. Reasons for the low decline in

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US Car Dealer Rankings for 2019

US Car Dealer Rankings for 2019 Top 20 Car Dealers with the Most Increase in the Number of Stores – 2019.     Dealership group Number of dealerships – 2019 Number of dealerships – 2018 Store Increase  Percent Increase 1 Ciocca Dealerships 20 14 6 42.9% 2 Kahlig Auto Group

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Car Prices Drop 4% at Auction

Car Prices Drop 4% at Auction

Spring is usually the high season when it comes to car sales. Dealers, anticipating tax refund checks stock up on inventory.

The early March week to week price index was as high as 1.25% signaling the beginning of the Spring car season. This is a stark contrast the the late March/early April price index of -2.5% which is almost a 4% swing in prices.

4% might not seem that high on first glance, however if this trend continues, car prices are set to drop around 15% by mid-May.

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