Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decrease in First Half of March Zainal Abidin, 04/12/2025 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 0.6% from February in the first 15 days of March. The midmonth Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped to 202.6, which was down 14.9% from the full month of March 2023. The seasonal adjustment drove the decline. The… Continue Reading
Waterloo auto repair shops prepare for gas vehicles to be phased out Zainal Abidin, 03/12/2025 It may be more than a decade away, but Canada’s automotive industry is preparing for the federal government’s move to phase out the sale of gas vehicles. With more electric models set to hit the streets, auto repair shops in Waterloo, Ont. are trying to stay ahead of the curve…. Continue Reading
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition drops V-8 engine Zainal Abidin, 02/12/2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition drops V-8 engine | Automotive News Skip to main content NEWS OPINION DATA CENTER VIDEOS EVENTS & AWARDS JOBS Resource Center +MORE Advertise Leading Women Network Podcasts Webinars In the Driver’s Seat Publishing Partners APCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamics APCO Holdings:… Continue Reading
Pricey Tesla Model Y fails to find favor in used car market Zainal Abidin, 01/12/2025 Elon Musk’s Tesla Model Y ranks as the least in-demand used car, due mainly to its high second hand price tag, according to new research from Uswitch Car Insurance. In first place, with a total of 321 listings, the Tesla Model Y is an all-electric compact SUV and despite its… Continue Reading
Indicata flags prospect of used EV prices falling below ICE cars Zainal Abidin, 30/11/2025 Sales of sub-two-year-old EVs recorded their highest ever market share of 11.2% in February. According to Indicata UK’s latest Market Watch, this figure was assisted by a 24.9% monthly rise in sub-one-year old cars entering the market as manufacturers invested in tactical incentive campaigns to drive sales of nearly new… Continue Reading
Huge Queensland property for sale with 400-plus cars included Zainal Abidin, 29/11/2025 A perfect property for petrol-heads has hit the market in Queensland, offering an absolute bonanza for car lovers looking to get their hands dirty. The sprawling leafy property at 294 Gympie Road, Tinana, near Maryborough, features a three-bedroom brick home on a 2.5 hectare block. But its most noteworthy feature… Continue Reading
Used car salesman could face criminal trial over extensive clocking allegations – Car Dealer Magazine Zainal Abidin, 28/11/2025 A used car salesman could face a criminal trial after he was accused of clocking vehicles before selling them. Grzegorz Seczwokski, 39, appeared at Oxford Crown Court last Thursday (Mar 14), charged with a single count of fraud in relation to his company, GNA Car Sales Ltd. The car dealer,… Continue Reading
Honda Canada to slash dealer margins by up to 44%, several dealers say Zainal Abidin, 27/11/2025 But already on the hook for costly dealership upgrades tied to electrification such as the installation of EV chargers, retailers say they have already done their part and shouldn’t be penalized because Honda can’t handle its own expenses. “It’s a bit cheeky to expect dealers to shoulder the costs of… Continue Reading
Cox Automotive: Independent repairers gaining market share Zainal Abidin, 26/11/2025 General repair shops are increasingly gaining market share compared to dealership shops in the US, according to Cox Automotive research. In its report, “Under the Hood: Opportunities and Challenges in the Service Industry,” Cox Automotive says franchised dealerships are still the No. 1 preferred service provider, but have lost ground… Continue Reading
Role of dealership highly valued by used car buyers Zainal Abidin, 25/11/2025 Nearly half (48%) of those looking to buy a used car considering visiting an established bricks-and-mortar seller provides them with the added assurance that it has likely undergone rigorous checks. The findings emerged in the latest Opinion Matters poll of 2,050 UK driving license holders who were commissioned by The… Continue Reading