TSLA390.010-4.44999%
GM77.550-0.09%
F14.140-0.04%
RIVN16.760-1.0397%
CYD45.050-0.82%
HMC28.7150.825%
TM179.7452.825%
CVNA70.380-0.21%
PAG203.9003.5%
LAD337.0905.72%
AN207.8504.31%
GPI327.0307.63%
ABG226.0207.59%
SAH102.1252.395%
TSLA390.010-4.44999%
GM77.550-0.09%
F14.140-0.04%
RIVN16.760-1.0397%
CYD45.050-0.82%
HMC28.7150.825%
TM179.7452.825%
CVNA70.380-0.21%
PAG203.9003.5%
LAD337.0905.72%
AN207.8504.31%
GPI327.0307.63%
ABG226.0207.59%
SAH102.1252.395%
TSLA390.010-4.44999%
GM77.550-0.09%
F14.140-0.04%
RIVN16.760-1.0397%
CYD45.050-0.82%
HMC28.7150.825%
TM179.7452.825%
CVNA70.380-0.21%
PAG203.9003.5%
LAD337.0905.72%
AN207.8504.31%
GPI327.0307.63%
ABG226.0207.59%
SAH102.1252.395%


SAAR

Karl Brauer - SAAR

May’s Higher Than Expected SAAR May Not Be An Indication For the Remainder of 2019 – Karl Brauer, Cox Automotive

- June 5, 2019
 May, typically one of the best sales months of the year, posted a SAAR of 17.4M, well above the 16.9 million that was forecasted and up from 17.26 million in...
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vehicle affordability

April Car Sales: As New Vehicle Prices Rise, Consumers Continue to Trend Toward Used Vehicles, But For How Long? – Karl Brauer, KBB

- May 9, 2019
April Car Sales: As New Vehicle Affordability Issues Persist, Consumers Continue to Trend Toward Used Vehicles, But For How Long? - Karl Brauer, Autotrader & KBB While U.S. auto sales softened...
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Kerrigan Report: Early 2019 Winners, Buy/Sell Report, and Major Industry Announcements

- April 1, 2019
Joining us today on CBTNews.com to review The Kerrigan Index for February 2019 is Ryan Kerrigan. We discuss the month's winners, major industry announcements, the Buy/Sell market, and other strong...
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Jeff Dyke

Sonic Automotive’s Jeff Dyke on Used Car Sales, Tesla, and the Future of EchoPark

- March 27, 2019
On today’s show, we welcome back Jeff Dyke, President of Sonic Automotive, the fourth-largest U.S. dealership group. In this segment, Jim and Jeff discuss downsizing, the state of the used...
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kerrigan

Kerrigan Report: December Capped Off Another Strong Year for Auto Sales

- January 17, 2019
Thanks so much for joining us today for the Kerrigan Market Update. We’re joined today by Erin Kerrigan, founder and managing director of Kerrigan Advisors. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Bridget Fitzpatrick: Erin, thanks so...
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Retail Auto Finishes 2018 on a High Note – Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds.com

- January 8, 2019
Historically low unemployment, new tax cuts, and a sharp decrease in gas prices set the tone for yet another strong year for 2018. According to numerous projections, the industry is...
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SAAR

Why the SAAR Doesn’t Determine the Success of Your Dealership – Brian Benstock

- September 28, 2018
Jim Fitzpatrick is joined today by Vice President and General Manager of Paragon Honda, Brian Benstock, to discuss the final quarter of this fiscal year and what to prepare for...
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sales

July Sales Numbers with Jeremy Acevedo, Edmunds.com

- August 6, 2018
CBT News' own Jim Fitzpatrick talks with Jeremy Acevedo of Edmunds.com to get the overview for July's Sales Numbers. Jeremy explains that sales were down slightly for the month of July with about...
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New-Vehicle Sales

Cox Automotive Reports an Increase In New-Vehicle Sales

- June 28, 2018
With June just about done, many are releasing their mid-year reports, giving a sort of “State of the Union” for automotive sales. Earlier this week Cox Automotive released their June...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Vehicle Sales

“Supply and Demand Challenges Suggest A Decline in Vehicle Sales Moving Forward” – Jonathan Smoke, Cox Automotive

- June 20, 2018
The SAAR is once again at around 17 million, however, Trumps's tariff and the sudden hike in interest rates may have a negative impact on the second half of the...
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