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Auto Buyers Confidence Remains at a Historic Low

The Market Experiences Significant Declines Large market declines continued last week, exceeding the levels that are expected for this time of year. Luxury segments continued to experience severe depreciation last week. The Prestige Luxury Car segment reported the largest decline at -2%, following the prior week’s already large decline of

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Sharp Depreciation Last Week

The Depreciation Index in September 2018 was up +0.5% compared to August 2018, and is up +1.9% over the last twelve months. The Index ratings over the last few months are a clear indication of the weakness that has been present throughout the used vehicle market in 2018. Depreciation Increased

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Decline in Car Segments

Decline in Car Segments – Market Report Oct 2018 According to auction data car segment depreciation has accelerated over the past two weeks, with Sporty Cars, Mid-Size Cars and Full-Size Cars seeing some of the largest weekly depreciation since the start of the year. Auto Segments Declined More • Volume-weighted,

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August 2018 Market Report

Reporting shows how cars overall held better retention than trucks this past week, with Sporty Cars again increasing slightly. The report also shows the latest two-year retention trends for Compact Cars, which have actually remained stable compared to last year. The used vehicle market values remain unusually strong. The depreciation

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Sports Car Values on the Rise

Used Car Market Insights  This week’s Market Insights report offers the latest evidence that the spring season has come to an end, with cars and trucks seeing similar depreciation last week. The report looks back at spring, where the mainstream sedan segments performed the best, led by Compact Cars increasing

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Compact SUVs in Strong Demand

Automotive Market Report – Sept 2017 Compact SUVs increased their value noticeably, giving the truck segment an overall boost in retention value last week. The car segment depreciated by a standard amount with only one vehicle category, Mid-Size Cars, increasing in value by 0.13%. Active buying continued last week as

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