The latest Digital Transformation Index shows a 4.6% decline in econtracting volume from the third quarter to the fourth but a 3.2% increase over the course of 2025. +
Experian Automotive’s Q3 auto finance report finds EVs were leased at a significantly higher rate than a year ago, setting the stage for a future disruption to the used car market. +
U.S. dealers enjoyed gains in F&I profit per vehicle retailed, products per deal and monthly F&I income in the third quarter, offsetting losses in average front end gross and total gross per vehicle. +
Lotlinx analysts say new vehicle sales and supplies improved in a third quarter marked by a run on new EVs while a growing need to clear out 2025 units could produce an incentive-rich Q4. +
Edmunds reports the average transaction price for a U.S.-sold pre-owned vehicle increased by 5% to $31,067 in the third quarter, accompanied by a four-day uptick in lot times. +
Automotive News reports U.S. new vehicle sales registered a 1.2% overall improvement in October despite waning EV demand, led by increases for Toyota, Ford, Honda and Kia. +
Presidio and NCM analysts say Q3 net pretax profit metrics varied wildly among domestic, import and luxury dealers in a report skewed by EV sales and echoes of the CDK Global outage. +
Kelley Blue Book reports the average transaction price for a U.S.-sold new vehicle exceeded $50,000 for the first time in September despite increased incentive spending. +
Kelley Blue Book analysts say strong, steady incentive spending kept new vehicle prices in check in July, a month in which EV discounts soared to record highs ahead of significant changes to federal policy. +
