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6 Used-Vehicle Trends to Watch in 2019

Automotive News, Jan. 28, 2019 — In many ways, on both the new- and used-vehicle side of the automotive market, 2019 is starting much like 2018 did. The economy, for the most part, is humming along, and sales of cars and trucks have been solid. But like last year, analysts warn that what has gone … Continued

Cox Automotive Forecast: U.S. Auto Sales to Start Year with Slight Volume Increase

ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2019 – According to a forecast released today by Cox Automotive, auto sales volume in January is expected to increase slightly – less than 1 percent – from January 2018. The sales pace, however, is expected to fall modestly to 17.0 million units, a decrease from December’s strong 17.7 million level. Although … Continued

Cox Automotive Presents its 14th Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award

(L-R) Katelyn Demarse, Sandy Schwartz and Gail Miller ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2019 – Cox Automotive presented its annual Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award to Gail Miller, owner and chairman of Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. This honor is awarded to women who demonstrate business leadership and community advocacy, as well as a … Continued

Cox Automotive Presents Leader in Sustainability Award to BMW of Ramsey

Lithia Motors Inc. dealership recognized for initiatives reducing their environmental footprint ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2019 – Cox Automotive presented its annual Leader in Sustainability Award to BMW of Ramsey, a Lithia Motors Inc. dealership in Ramsey, New Jersey. The Cox Automotive Leader in Sustainability Award recognizes a dealership for outstanding in-dealership sustainability programs related to … Continued

AutoNews Now: Ford, Mercedes top Cox brand study

Automotive News TV, Jan. 25, 2019 — At NADA 2019, Jennifer Vuong and Tom Worobec, with Automotive News TV, cover the Retail Brand Scorecards. Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for Cox Automotive, and Jason Stein, publisher of Automotive News, debuted the new Retail Brand Scorecards Study at the Automotive News Retail Forum at NADA. This annual … Continued

Head of the Class: Ford, Mercedes-Benz Named Valedictorians in New Retail Brand Scorecards Study

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2019 – As auto dealers from across the country gather in San Francisco for the annual NADA convention, top honors were given to Ford and Mercedes-Benz in the non-luxury and luxury categories, respectively, in a new study released today. The comprehensive study measures and compares core brand attributes that most impact … Continued

Ford, Mercedes at top of the class for dealers, Cox says

Automotive News, Jan. 24, 2019 — Ford and Mercedes-Benz scored the highest in their class in a Cox Automotive analysis of the benefits brought to dealers by their brands. Ford tallied four A’s and two A-minuses and collected enough bonus points to outrank Toyota at the top of the nonluxury ranking. The only blemish for … Continued

How Subscription Services Can Create More Predictable Revenue Streams for Your Dealership – Vince Zappa, Clutch Technologies

CBT News, Jan. 24, 2019 — The buzz surrounding car subscription services in 2018 has continued full speed ahead into 2019. With more millennials looking for alternative vehicle ownership options, and the appeal of not being tied down to one car, subscriptions services are only expected to increase in popularity this year. On today’s show, … Continued

Manheim Express, vAuto Provision Integrate Apps, Enabling Dealers to Quickly List Vehicles in the Wholesale Marketplace

ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2019 – For years, vAuto’s Provision has provided dealers actionable insights on valuing consumer trade-ins, and thanks to a new integration with Manheim Express, they can now act even faster to list vehicles in the wholesale marketplace. As the first integration between two Cox Automotive mobile apps, this seamless connection brings dealers … Continued

Growing Transportation Services Will Hurt Retail Auto Sales, Study Says

Burgeoning transportation alternatives eventually could claw into traditional vehicle ownership, according to the latest installment of the Cox Automotive Evolution of Mobility Study. Other studies indicate Americans appear loath to give up their personal vehicles, but the Cox study says retail auto sales in the U.S. could drop nearly 30% as alternatives to traditional ownership … Continued