Record high wholesale prices reflect tight used inventory, strong sales
The cost per unit to purchase inventory for the used car lot continues to increase as the second quarter of 2021 kicks off. The Manheim Used Vehicle Index for March...
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TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
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