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U.S. Car Sales, Retail vs. Fleet – February 2016

U.S. Retail vs. Fleet Sales, February 2016.   Retail vs. fleet sales Estimated retail and fleet volume for Feb. 2016 vs. Feb. 2015 Feb. Feb. 2 mos. 2 mos. Feb. 2016 Feb. 2015 2 mos. 2016 2 mos. 2015 2016 % retail 2015 % retail Feb. 2016 % retail 2015

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U.S. Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices – January

Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices.   Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, January Average Prices ($/Unit) Average Prices ($/Unit) Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Jan 2016 Dec 2015 Jan 2015 Prior Month Prior Year Compact $6,656 $6,398 $7,392 4.0% -10.0% Midsize 7,820 7,356 7,977 6.3% -2.0% Fullsize 6,767 6,522

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Car Market Insights April 2015 V2

In this week’s report, the Black Book editorial team reports on data trends straight from the auction lanes that may be showing signs of a tired tax season. Comments from the lanes and data show that used vehicle inventories have been replenished, and remarketers are seeing signs of a buyer

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Car Market Insights April 2015

Market Strength, particularly for smaller car segments. Compact Cars (+0.52%), Entry-Level Cars (+0.45%) and Entry Mid-Size Cars (+0.15%) These increases help keep overall car segments stable and relatively unchanged. The car segment with the largest decline comes from the Prestige Luxury Cars, with -0.64% for the week. For the sixth

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Dealer Holdback 2014

New Car Dealer Holdback by Manufacturer Manufacturer Holdback Amount Acura 2% of base MSRP Audi Undisclosed by Manufacturer BMW Undisclosed by Manufacturer Buick 3% of total MSRP Cadillac 3% of total MSRP Chevrolet 3% of total MSRP Chrysler 3% of total MSRP Dodge 3% of total MSRP Ford 3% of

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Mercedes-Benz Car sales 2003-2012

Below is a table showing the yearly sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the US. Other than the two recession years, M-B has shown a steady growth. Year Units Sold Y/Y Change 2003 218,717 2004 221,610 1.32% 2005 224,421 1.27% 2006 248,080 10.54% 2007 253,433 2.16% 2008 225,128 -11.17% 2009 190,604

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