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Head of the Class: Ford, Mercedes-Benz Named Valedictorians in New Retail Brand Scorecards Study 01/24/2019 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 dealer performance. The Retail Brand Scorecards are compiled by Cox Automotive… Read Article

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Retail Auto Sales to Drop Further as Alternatives to Ownership Become More Accessible and Affordable, According to Final Phase of Cox Automotive Evolution of Mobility Study 01/17/2019 ATLANTA, January 17, 2019 – Retail auto sales in the U.S. could drop as much as 29 percent as alternatives to traditional vehicle ownership becomes more accessible and affordable, decreasing the amount of miles consumed by personally owned vehicles. This is the key finding in Phase No. 3 of the Cox Automotive Evolution of Mobility Study, released today. The latest study shows how the cost of… Read Article

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Northwood University Recognizes Sandy Schwartz as 2019 Outstanding Business Leader 03/14/2019 ATLANTA, March 14, 2019 – Cox Automotive President Sandy Schwartz has been named a 2019 Outstanding Business Leader honoree by the Northwood University Board of Trustees. Conceived by Dr. Arthur E. Turner, co-founder of Northwood University, and established by the Northwood University Board of Trustees in 1981, the annual Outstanding Business Leader Awards program recognizes leaders in the American free-enterprise system. Selected based on personal achievement,… Read Article

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M LOGIC: Manheim’s Product Suite Empowers Clients to Make Smarter, Real-time Decisions 03/12/2019 ATLANTA, March 12, 2019 – M LOGIC is a suite of decisioning products from Manheim that brings the power of Manheim and Cox Automotive data and insights to wholesale clients in a valuable way. The goal is to put Cox Automotive’s data to work for clients by adding science to the art of profitable decision-making. “The concept of helping clients make smarter, real-time decisions is something… Read Article

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U.S. Auto Dealers Enter Spring with New Optimism, Despite Slowing Sales 03/11/2019 ATLANTA, March 11, 2019 – According to data from the Q1 2019 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) released today, U.S. auto dealer sentiment rebounded this quarter from the low level recorded in the last quarter of 2018, but the overall current market index remained in negative territory. The current market index rose to 48, up from 44 in the fourth quarter. Expectations for the next quarter… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Forecast: U.S. Auto Sales Expected To Rise From Weak January 02/25/2019 ATLANTA, Feb. 25, 2019 – According to a forecast released today by Cox Automotive, new-vehicle sales pace in February is expected to rise to 17.1 million units, an increase from January’s weak, weather-impacted 16.6 million level. The pace should also rise modestly over last February’s 16.9 million, which was the slowest in the first half of 2018. Sales volume of 1.31 million units forecast for February is… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Promotes David Brooks to Chief Technology Officer 01/30/2019 ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2019 – Cox Automotive has promoted David Brooks to chief technology officer effective today, reporting to Chief Product Officer Marianne Johnson. He was most recently senior vice president of engineering at Manheim. In his new role, Brooks and his team will be responsible for architecture, enterprise data engineering, emerging technologies, and delivering a consistent set of engineering practices, tools, and reporting to enable… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Forecast: U.S. Auto Sales to Start Year with Slight Volume Increase 01/28/2019 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 the number of selling days is unchanged from last January at… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Presents its 14th Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award 01/28/2019 (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 commitment to advancing the automotive industry. The award was presented by… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Presents Leader in Sustainability Award to BMW of Ramsey 01/25/2019 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 waste reduction, energy or water conservation, with a focus on innovation,… Read Article

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Manheim Express, vAuto Provision Integrate Apps, Enabling Dealers to Quickly List Vehicles in the Wholesale Marketplace 01/24/2019 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 major efficiencies—making it easier and more cost effective than ever to… Read Article

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Enhanced Manheim Express Mobile App Helps Dealers Make Smarter, Faster Buying Decisions 01/22/2019 ATLANTA, January 22, 2019 – As dealers look for more efficiencies, Manheim continues to invest in its digital marketplace to help them buy and sell vehicles wherever and whenever it makes the most sense for them. At NADA 2019, Manheim will showcase a new addition to the Manheim Express app—an in-app buyer experience that helps dealers quickly and confidently purchase fresh, local inventory. With revolutionary 360-degree… Read Article

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