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2022 Toyota RAV4 Loss in Value Case Study

2022 Toyota RAV4 Loss in Value Case Study (PDF)   The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is a practical and efficient option worth considering. The entry-level model may be relatively inexpensive but also has basic features. Those looking for more can step up to mid-range trims, including a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, eight-speed

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Auto Market Update Week Ending Jan 21, 2023

Auto Market Update Week Ending Jan 21, 2023 (PDF)   Before Q3 and Q4, the price declines had begun to accelerate, coming in at a level on par with last July (apart from the weeks around Thanksgiving and Christmas when volume and conversions were down). Compared to the previous week,

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2018 Toyota Highlander Loss in Value Case Study

2018 Toyota Highlander Loss in Value Case Study (PDF) More and more buyers looking for a car that can accommodate both passengers and cargo are turning to three-row crossovers instead of minivans. The Toyota Highlander is an option in this class that should be considered. It offers a roomy interior,

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Tesla Stock Ended 2022 With Its Biggest Annual Decline Ever

Tesla Stock Ended 2022 With Its Biggest Annual Decline Ever (PDF) Tesla closed the worst year in the company’s history, losing more than $700 billion in market valuation amid investor concerns about production disruptions, demand concerns, and Elon Musk’s focus on Twitter. Almost 65% of Tesla’s shares have fallen since

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Vinfast VF 8 Disappoints With Low Driving Range

Vinfast VF 8 Disappoints With Low Driving Range (PDF)   Vinfast, a Vietnamese automaker, delivered its first 999 fully electric vehicles to the U.S. in late December, but the EPA range is much shorter than that advertised. In contrast to the 260 miles advertised on the Vinfast website, the newly

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Auto Market Update Week Ending Dec 31, 2022

Auto Market Update Week Ending December 31st, 2022 (PDF)   In a positive development, the overall conversion rate at the auctions improved slightly over last year. With depreciation exceeding the typical yearly rate, values are still well above pre-COVID levels. For comparison, the previous week, cars decreased by -0.49% on

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Auto Market Update Week Ending Dec 23, 2022

Auto Market Update Week Ending Dec 23rd, 2022 (PDF)   Although the market continues to decline, recent declines have been more in line with normal seasonal depreciation. In spite of this, auction sales continue to be less than ideal, with sellers holding firm and buyers being extra cautious as the

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Auto Market Specialty Insights December 2022

Auto Market Specialty Insights December 2022 (PDF)   This month, the only segment to see an increase is snowmobiles. As we head into winter, all other segments are decreasing in value—most by 3.0% or more. The ATVs have taken the largest drop with a decline of 4.4%. Cruisers and Street

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Auto Market Update Week Ending December 17th, 2022

Auto Market Update Week Ending December 17th, 2022 (PDF)   Prices continue to decline while sales rates remain low. However, we saw a smaller price decline than last week. Volume-weighted, the overall Car segment decreased by -0.83%, while last week, cars decreased by -0.86%. Two of the nine-car segments reported

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Auto Market Update Week Ending December 10th, 2022

Auto Market Update Week Ending December 10th, 2022 (PDF)   Sales rates are lower than they should be, and this is worrisome to shoppers who are afraid they’re buying products that will take too long to sell. With values going down every week, many buyers hesitate to buy anything new.

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Winter Car Care: Tips For Battery Maintenance

Winter Car Care: Tips For Battery Maintenance (PDF) Modern vehicles have more electrical demands than older ones. If your battery isn’t in good condition, it can’t keep up with them effectively. The battery’s primary function is to supply a steady stream of electricity to the car’s accessories and starter motor.

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Tesla Recalls Over 40,000 Vehicles

Tesla Recalls Over 40,000 Vehicles (PDF)   Tesla announced a voluntary recall of over 40,000 cars in the US after a firmware update resulted in power steering loss. On 1 November, the company made a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that impacted Model S and Model X,

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Safety Car Features That Could Save Your Life

Safety Car Features That Could Save Your Life (PDF) Car accidents happen every day and can cause significant injuries. Car safety features, such as Antilock Brakes and parking assist systems can reduce the chances of being involved in an accident. These features make your car safer- which is important because

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Why EVs Are So Expensive?

Why EVs Are So Expensive? (PDF)   Electric cars are still too expensive, despite being “supposed to be cheaper”. The cost of EVs has gone up for some and down for others. We’ll discuss some factors that influence EV pricing below. The base price for the 2022 Chevy Bolt is

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US Dealer Groups Show Solid F&I Profit for Q2 2022

US Dealer Groups Show Solid F&I Profit for Q2 2022 (PDF) Five out of the 6 largest publicly traded auto dealer groups average $2,000 in F&I profit in Q2 of 2022 The major publicly traded dealership groups all posted double-digit increases in same-store finance-and-insurance gross profit per vehicle during the

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July 2022 – Automotive Market Insights

Auto Industry Related Headlines for July 2022 With the exception of the Compact and Full-Size Van segments, all segments reported softening last week, leading up to the July 4th holiday weekend. In recent weeks, the sales rates at the auctions have been trending downward and dealer sentiment is that leads

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June 2022 Automotive Market Update

June 2022 Automotive Market Update: The overall market continued to increase last week, but the rate of gains slowed. All Luxury segments returned to negative territory last week with the Full-Size Luxury Crossover/SUV and Premium Sporty Cars reporting the largest declines. Used Retail Listing Volume has increased above the 1.00

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2023 Toyota bZ4X Specs and Data Sheet

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X electric crossover will go on sale this month at U.S. dealerships, it’s roughly the size of a 2022 RAV4.  2023 Toyota bZ4X quick specs and data: Doors: 5 Seats: 5 USB Ports: 5 0-60 MPH: 6.5 Seconds Power: 201 HP from ONE 150KW Motor (FWD Version),

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