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Auto Market Update 2025: BYD Tops Electric Vehicles Sales

Auto Market Update – May 9, 2025 As we navigate through May, the automotive market continues to reflect the complexities of global shifts and evolving consumer behaviors. This week’s insights delve into price trends across vehicle segments, the dynamics of the used retail market, auction conversion rates, and pivotal industry

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Used Car Prices Surge Amid Tariff News – April 2025

In April 2025, the U.S. auto market experienced significant shifts as new tariffs impacted vehicle prices and consumer behavior. This article provides a detailed overview of the wholesale and retail market trends, highlighting the effects of recent policy changes and what to expect moving forward.​ Wholesale Vehicle Prices Spike as

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Why Buying a Car in 2025 Still Costs More Than Expected

Car prices have been a hot topic in recent years, and 2025 is no different. While some expected costs to drop significantly, the reality is more complicated. New and used car prices remain high, making affordability a challenge for many buyers. dd In this article, we’ll break down the current

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Auto Loan Defaults Hit 30-Year High: What You Must Know

The Delinquency Disaster: By the Numbers A perfect storm of inflation, predatory lending, and skyrocketing costs has pushed auto loan delinquencies to historic levels: Why Americans Are Drowning in Car Debt Soaring Costs Dealer Traps Interest Rate Burden State-by-State Breakdown: Where Delinquencies Are Worst State 90+ Day Delinquency Rate Key

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AUTO MARKET UPDATE 2025: Why Dealers Are Holding Back?

Wholesale Price Trends Market depreciation slowed, aligning with seasonal norms, but challenges linger for older models: Category This Week Last Week 2017–2019 Average Car Segments -0.25% -0.43% -0.29% Truck & SUV Segments -0.16% -0.29% -0.34% Whole Market -0.19% -0.33% -0.32% Car Trends Newer models stabilize, but older vehicles face steep

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Small Claim Court Limits by State

If you’re considering taking legal action, small claims court is often the easiest and most affordable way to resolve a dispute. Each state has a maximum lawsuit limit, which determines how much money you can sue for in small claims court. Some states allow claims as high as $25,000, while

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AUTO MARKET UPDATE 2025: EV Price Wars & Ai Undervalue

Wholesale Price Trends This Week Last Week of January 2017–2019 Average in Same Week Car Segments -0.44% -0.36% -0.35% Truck & SUVs Segments -0.39% -0.32% -0.36% Whole Market -0.41% -0.34% -0.36% Inventory & Retail Trends New Vehicles: Used Vehicles: 3 Trending News of the Week Legislative & Insurance Updates Georgia-Specific

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AUTO MARKET UPDATE 2025: The Trump’s Tariffs Dilema

Wholesale Price Trends This Week Last Week 2017–2019 Average in Same Week Car Segments -0.30% -0.39% -0.35% Truck & SUVs Segments -0.38% -0.32% -0.36% Whole Market -0.36% -0.34% -0.36% The U.S. wholesale market remains stable but faces pressure from tariffs and shifting demand. Here’s the latest breakdown: Inventory & Retail

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Will Trump’s Tariffs Raise Car and Gas Prices?

The Trump administration’s newly proposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have sparked widespread concerns, particularly within the automotive and energy sectors. These tariffs, set to impose a 25% tax on imported goods, could lead to increased prices for gas, cars, and essential consumer products. In this article, we’ll

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The Most Expensive States to Own a Car in 2025

Car ownership is a cornerstone of modern life, offering convenience and freedom. However, the costs associated with owning a vehicle can vary dramatically depending on where you live. From insurance premiums and gas prices to registration fees and maintenance costs, the state you reside in plays a pivotal role in

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AUTO MARKET UPDATE 2025: January is Already Over!

Auto Market Update – January 28, 2025 Crash or Cash? The 2025 auto market is full of twists—wholesale prices stabilize, minivans plummet, and Georgia’s EV inventory surges. But here’s what really matters: If you’ve had a recent accident, your car’s value is bleeding money—even if it’s repaired. In this week’s Auto Market Update, we dissecto the latest

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Auto Market Update 2025: Tesla vs. BYD & Trade War Impacts

Auto Market Update – January 18, 2025 Wholesale Price Trends This Week Last Week 2017–2019 Average in Same Week Car Segments -0.58% -0.75% -0.49% Truck & SUVs Segments -0.56% -0.83% -0.39% Whole Market -0.57% -0.81% -0.43% Car Segments Truck & SUV Segments Inventory and Retail Trends The Used Retail Active

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Chinese Cars Barred from U.S. Market Under New Biden Rules

The Biden administration has finalized new regulations that effectively ban Chinese-made vehicles and connected technologies from the U.S. market. Citing national security risks, the rules aim to protect Americans’ data from foreign adversaries. This move could reshape the automotive industry, impacting automakers, consumers, and global trade dynamics. Why the Biden

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Auto Market Update 2025: U.S. Tightens Grip on Chinese EVs

Auto Market Update – January 17, 2025 As we step into 2025, the automotive market is experiencing notable developments across various segments. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and industry news. Wholesale Price Trends In the final week of 2024, wholesale vehicle prices exhibited stability across both car

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Auto Market Update 2025 – New Year, New Me

Auto Market Update – January 13, 2025 As we step into 2025, the automotive market is experiencing notable developments across various segments. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and industry news. Wholesale Price Trends In the final week of 2024, wholesale vehicle prices exhibited stability across both car

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Will Car Prices Drop in 2025 in the US?

Car prices have been a hot topic over the past few years, with both new and used vehicles experiencing sharp increases due to supply chain issues and shifting demand. But what does 2025 hold for buyers? Will prices finally drop, or will affordability remain out of reach for many shoppers?

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Auto Market Update 2024 – Ready for 2025?

Auto Market Update – December 14, 2024 As we near the end of 2024, the automotive market continues to show steady depreciation patterns across key segments. This week, wholesale vehicle depreciation was slightly higher than the previous week, indicating market stabilization after consistent declines in recent months. Auction sales and

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How Cold Temperatures Affect Electric Vehicle Efficiency

Electric vehicles (EVs) have experienced a significant rise in adoption due to their environmental benefits and advancements in technology. According to Gartner Inc., it is forecasted that there will be 85 million EVs on the road by 2025, with 45 million sales by 2030, and almost 65 million sales by

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Auto Market Update 2024 – A New Year on the Horizon

Auto Market Update – December 10, 2024 The first week of December saw a significant increase in market depreciation rates following the brief stabilization observed during Thanksgiving week. Vehicles across various age groups experienced declines, with 2-to-6-year-old vehicles showing a depreciation of 0.37%, compared to 0.31% the prior week. Cars

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