Wholesale Car Prices News for 02/04/2012



Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Would Add » - Inside Line

Carscoop (blog)
Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Would Add »
Inside Line
NADA said it will release a study next month that will show that car prices "may increase by as much as 60 percent" if the higher fuel-economy standards are put into place. The group said it is concerned that some shoppers would be shut out of the car .
Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Underestimate Rising Vehicle Cost, NADA SaysMarketWatch (press release)
New CAFE proposal would add $5000 to sticker price, dealer group saysAutoWeek
Car Dealers Oppose New Fuel Economy StandardsWall Street Journal (blog)
PR Newswire (press release) -Carscoop (blog)
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What Russia Means To Palladium Prices
If Russia draws down its palladium stock pile, what will that mean for palladium prices...

Best New-Car Deals For February
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it?s big on new-car bargains as automakers fine-tune their sales incentives to help keep their factories humming and dealers? inventories from becoming overloaded...

China car electronics suppliers go upscale and focus on new markets in 2012
HONG KONG, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China suppliers of car electronics are moving upmarket by releasing more models that harmonize with trends in vehicle infotainment, navigation, digital broadcasting ...

New fuel rules will make cars unaffordable - Autos.ca

New fuel rules will make cars unaffordable
Autos.ca
NADA director Forrest McConnell, a Honda and Acura dealer in Montgomery, Alabama, said that proposed fuel economy rules by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will create a US$3200 increase in vehicle prices over those in 2010, and will limit the .
Expensive Fuel Economy Proposal Will Price More Than 7 Million Consumers Out .PR Newswire (press release)

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Two more Japanese
For more than a decade, executives at several major Japanese..

Video: Fake car accidents driving insurance prices up
Over the past four years, the number of "questionable claims" involving staged car accidents has increased 100 percent since 2008. Armen Keteyian reports on a hidden camera investigation that has uncovered scam artists in the act...

What book value is used by dealers as the authority on car values? - Chicago Tribune

What book value is used by dealers as the authority on car values?
Chicago Tribune
But there also is the Black Book, a price and data service available to dealers and others in the auto industry, and NADA Guides, an affiliate of the National Automobile Dealers Association. In addition, dealers may have access to used-car values .

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2 Japanese parts suppliers to pay US$548 million in fines for fixing
WASHINGTON - Two Japanese..

NADA: High Trade-in Values Expected to Boost New-car Sales in 2012 - NEWS.GNOM.ES

NADA: High Trade-in Values Expected to Boost New-car Sales in 2012
NEWS.GNOM.ES
Another factor working in favor of car buyers this year is higher-than-average trade-in values, says Jonathan Banks, executive auto analyst with the NADA Used Car Guide. EURśThe average trade-in value of a 3-year-old used car is 8 percent higher in .

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DealerTrack to Deliver Breakthrough End-To-End Vehicle Inventory Management . - Sacramento Bee

DealerTrack to Deliver Breakthrough End-To-End Vehicle Inventory Management .
Sacramento Bee
. which will be on display at NADA (DealerTrack Booth #1751), is a comprehensive inventory management system that seamlessly combines live retail market data with rich historical data, including Carfax Vehicle History Reports, to appraise, price, .

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Car dealers upbeat on future - The Detroit News

Car dealers upbeat on future
The Detroit News
Average new-car transaction prices jumped from $25500 in 2008 to $28341 last year, as incentives declined from $3018 to $2680. Average credit scores of new-car buyers have declined slightly as auto finance companies have been more willing to offer .

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How to Handle Car Dealers
Most people have a love-hate relationship with car shopping. You love getting new wheels, but you hate that nagging feeling that you may be playing a game you can't win. And despite industry..

ZAG - Zag Sales Strategy, Now Known as TrueCar, Inc., Receives DrivingSales . - MarketWatch (press release)

ZAG - Zag Sales Strategy, Now Known as TrueCar, Inc., Receives DrivingSales .
MarketWatch (press release)
Full broadcast coverage of the DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards ceremony will be available at www.drivingsalestv.com following NADA. TrueCar, Inc. is an automotive solutions provider focused on changing how cars are sold by providing a .

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America's Car-Mart Opens 112th Dealership
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced the opening of its newest dealership. The dealership is located in Moberly, Missouri...

Used
UNDATED - There is no better time than now for buyers to purchase a used..

ESCORT Offers Enhanced Car Dealer Profit Opportunities at 2012 NADA Show with . - MarketWatch (press release)

ESCORT Offers Enhanced Car Dealer Profit Opportunities at 2012 NADA Show with .
MarketWatch (press release)
ESCORT is encouraging NADA show attendees and car dealers to see the new SmartSite(TM) RearView Camera System, QuickStart(TM) Remote Start, the new SmartRadar(TM) detector and ESCORT's full line of premium automotive accessories at the ESCORT NADA Show .

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Auto sales in January show unusual strength
DETROIT (Reuters) - Auto sales rose more than 11 percent in January, a surprisingly robust showing that marked the strongest annualized sales rate for the industry in nearly two-and-a-half years. The surge in sales, led by Chrysler Group LLC and Volkswagen of America , was propelled by the growing need for American drivers to replace their aging cars and trucks. Higher used-car prices and low ...

Online Dealers Claim Fundamental Rights
BURLINGAME, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- By presenting the first of its kind Online Dealers' Bill of Rights, CarWoo! endorses dealers' rights online. This Bill of Rights targets the issues that ...

IntelliChoice Announces Its 2012 Best Overall
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Car prices hit 30-year low as market opens
As struggling car manufacturers announce lay-offs and seek government subsidies to keep their operations afloat, a study shows new car prices have reached their lowest level in more than 30 years and competition is fierce...

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Used Car Prices On The Rise
MARYLAND- If you're looking to buy a used car in the near future, you should consider grabbing one now, before prices rise. January, is often a down month for auto sales, as many consumers choose to be..

Why electric
The arguments for electric..

New Car Dealers Rev Up for NADA Convention in Las Vegas - MarketWatch (press release)

New Car Dealers Rev Up for NADA Convention in Las Vegas
MarketWatch (press release)
NADA Used Car Guide Analyst to Discuss New and Used Vehicle Price Trends on Saturday, Feb. 4 Jonathan Banks, senior analyst with the NADA Used Car Guide, will discuss where transaction prices are headed this year for both new and used vehicles during a .

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New car prices rising along with sales
From the Wall Street Journal: Emboldened by stronger sales, U.S. auto dealers are now selling vehicles at historically high prices, sending the industry's recovery into the fast lane...

Poor pay more for
The poor pay more for..

Bidzpin Selects NADA for Used Car Values - MarketWatch (press release)

Bidzpin Selects NADA for Used Car Values
MarketWatch (press release)
"The sales outlook in the used vehicle market at both auction and at retail remains strong this year," said Mike Stanton, vice president and chief operating officer of the NADA Used Car Guide. "Bidzpin can rely on vehicle values from the NADA Used Car .

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Spending - Dealing with
Knowing how the game works, however, can help you sidestep potential pitfalls, command better treatment and get a fair..

Japanese
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two Japanese..

Oil prices rise after drop in US hiring expands
NEW YORKEUR”A surge in U.S. hiring lifted oil prices for the first time in a week. As more Americans commute to work and the economy picks up, demand for energy is expected to rise...

California bill takes aim at Buy Here Pay Here used-car dealers
Legislation introduced by Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski aims to protect buyers from being overcharged at used-car lots by requiring dealerships to post the fair market value on each vehicle they sell. New legislation in Sacramento aims to protect car buyers from being overcharged at used-car lots by requiring the dealerships to post the fair market value on each vehicle they sell...

New
From the Wall Street Journal: Emboldened by stronger sales, U.S...



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