Tagged used vehicle sales
January 20, 2010 in Remarketing
The new-vehicle retail market is expected to grow in 2010, with trade-in volume at dealerships improving, but the used-car retail market is expected to remain flat this year.
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January 13, 2010 in Remarketing
"Dealers as well as remarketers can view the strength of new- and used-vehicle sales in December as a good precursor to retail demand during the tax season," said Adesa's Tom Kontos in his latest Kommentary.
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January 6, 2010 in Remarketing
Lower new-car sales in 2008, along with fewer trade-ins, off-lease vehicles, and rental fleet vehicles last year contribute to a shortage in used vehicles.
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January 6, 2010 in Remarketing
KAR Auction Services Inc. made its trading debut Dec. 11, 2009, despite making less than expected through its IPO in what was to be used to shrink the company's heavy debt load.
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December 30, 2009 in Fleet Acquisition
According to Kelley Blue Book, in 2009, the average vehicle maintained 34.2 percent of its original value after five years in contrast to 2010 models, which are projected to maintain an average of 32.6 percent of their original MSRP.
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December 16, 2009 in Remarketing
Despite the overall decline in vehicle values, auction activity picks up in final two weeks.
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By Thi Dao, November 2009 in Rental Operations
With Rent A Ride USA, entrepreneur Mike Dabish seized the opportunity to launch a successful rental business aimed at body shop customers.
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By Chris Brown , July 2009
There are signs of a philosophy shift toward higher-mileage rental cars. Are you ready?
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By Chris Brown, July 2009 in Rental Operations
There are signs of a philosophy shift toward higher-mileage rental cars.
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By Chris Brown, July 2009 in Remarketing
Low dealer consignment levels and a 30 percent drop in off-rental volumes have kept used vehicle prices afloat.
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