Remarketing

KBB stated that in 2011, fuel-efficient vehicle values hit record levels when gas prices approached $4 per gallon, and if prices continue to rise, the company expects to see a similar trend this year and for values to increase within the next 30 to 60 days.

Tags: hybrid vehicles, Kelley Blue Book, resale value

Black Book’s Ricky Beggs reports that average values for both cars and trucks increased for the first time this year.

Tags: Black Book, Ricky Beggs, used car market, used car prices

The Sales NetWork launched a new website for customers looking to buy and sell used alternative-fuel vehicles and equipment.

Tags: alternative-fuel vehicles, biodiesel, CNG vehicles, electric vehicle, Ethanol, hybrid sales, hybrid vehicles, propane autogas, The Sales Network

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — MY-2009 one of the toughest years in automotive history have exhibited strong quality, translating into ongoing dependability. This was the conclusion of J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).

Tags: 2009-MY, 2012 Vehicle Dependability Study, Ford, Hyundai, J.D. Power, Lexus, Nissan, Toyota

Every year Kelly Blue Book announces the “Best Resale Value Awards” for the best overall brand, luxury brand and vehicles by category.

Tags: Kelley Blue Book, resale value

SANTA BARBARA, CA – ALG announced its 13th Annual Residual Value Awards, which honor vehicles in specific segments that the company predicts will retain the highest percentage off MSRP after a three-year period.

Tags: ALG, Residual Value Awards, residual values

Prices for mid-size cars coming out of commercial fleets fell lower in June and July after hitting new records the previous three months.

Tags: Auction, new vehicle sales, used vehicle sales, wholesale market

These power plants, at a significant premium cost over the gas engines, from $7,200 to $7,800 when new, have a very positive retention value, currently at $7,400 for a used three-year-old model.

Tags: diesel engines, gas engine, pickup trucks, used vehicle sales

Affordable gas prices keep truck and SUV demand high while hybrids soften. The continued negative economic outlook drives strong subcompact and compact values.

Tags: hybrid electric vehicles, Kelley Blue Book, residual values, used vehicle sales

ALG forecasts gas prices to hit over $4 per gallon in three years, which will positively impact the used auction values of the mid-compact segment, but negatively impact the premium fullsize SUVs segment.

Tags: fueling, residual values

The Internet remarketer sets a new repossessed vehicle sales record in the first quarter this year.

Tags: Auction, OPENLANE, remarketing vehicles

Thirteen of the 14 truck segments increased this week, while the full-size crossover segment continued to struggle for the seventh consecutive week.

Tags: Auction, Black Book

Since auctions are unable to monitor the recall status of every vehicle for sale, the responsibility falls to auction buyers and remarketers.

Tags: NAAA, recalls, Remarketing

DETROIT – Penske would obtain the rights to the brand as well as certain other Saturn assets, while General Motors would continue production, on a contract basis, of the Saturn Aura, Vue, and Outlook.

Tags: General Motors Corp., Penske, Saturn

DETROIT – General Motors promised "strong commitment" to fleet and commercial customers "remains unchanged," according to Jim Campbell, GM general manager fleet and commercial operations, in a statement addressing the automaker's June 1 bankruptcy.

Tags: General Motors Corp.

MIAMI – Ryder System, Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of the full service truck leasing, commercial truck rental, and contract maintenance businesses of Edart Leasing Company.

Tags: Acquisition, Ryder

The two companies will continue its partnerships with Ford owning as much as 13 percent of Mazda.

Tags: Mazda

The credit crisis might continue to cause softening in wholesale values for the rest of the year and into next year.

Tags: ADESA, pickup trucks

The used-vehicle market is feeling the impact of double-digit year-over-year declines in retail sales resulting from a lack of traffic and diminished credit availability.

Tags: Credit, retail sales, Tom Kontos, used vehicle sales

The most important things to know when selling your car online.

Tags: used cars

Luxury, highline cars are among the vehicles with the largest adjustments.

Tags: Black Book, luxury vehicle, wholesale market