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NewsFebruary 8, 2010

Kelley Blue Book: Used-Car Values of Recalled Toyotas to Decrease on Friday

In response to the slowing demand for Toyota models in the marketplace, Kelley Blue Book has decreased the used-car values of recalled Toyotas for the second time by 1 to 3 percent.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2010

Black Book: 23 of 24 Segments Decrease In Value

The decline in values this month reflect “better than normal December activity and value movement” and a more stable market, says Ricky Beggs, managing editor of Black Book.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2010

Openlane: Don't Expect a "Typical" Wholesale Market this Year

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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NewsJanuary 13, 2010

Adesa: Wholesale Pricing Strong in December, January

"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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NewsJanuary 6, 2010

Smaller Used-Vehicle Supply Boosts Wholesale Prices in 2009

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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NewsJanuary 6, 2010

KAR Auction Raises $340.9 Million through IPO, Less than Hoped

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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NewsDecember 30, 2009

KBB: Residual Values to Dip in 2010

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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NewsDecember 16, 2009

Black Book: Values of Used Car and Trucks Continue Downward Trend

Despite the overall decline in vehicle values, auction activity picks up in final two weeks.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2009

Taking a Chunk of the Replacement Market

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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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Wholesale Price Roll

Low dealer consignment levels and a 30 percent drop in off-rental volumes have kept used vehicle prices afloat.

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