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<p>Auto Remarketing?s ?Best in Pre-Owned Performance? special section featured data from CNW Research based on 2012 sales. A few of the charts showed the top selling US markets for used vehicles. Overall, the top five designated market areas (DMAs) last year were New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Dallas-Ft. Worth. For independent dealer [...]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/top-selling-metro-uv-markets-for-independents-and-franchised-dealers/">Top Selling Metro UV Markets for Independents and Franchised Dealers</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>Plug-in electric vehicles are expected to have the worst decline of any segment this year ? down 30%, according to a NADA Used Car Guide special report. ?The steep rate of depreciation for used plug-in electric vehicles can be attributed to limited range, manufacturer incentives and federal tax credits intended to offset the higher prices [...]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/electric-vehicles-should-have-terrible-depreciation-year/">Electric Vehicles Should Have Terrible Depreciation Year</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>Jonathan Banks Executive Automotive Analyst NADA Used Car Guide Prices for units up to eight years in age fell 2.1% in May; while it was largest drop since October 2012?s 2.9%, month?s loss was relatively mild from seasonal standpoint. NADA?s price index moved to 122.1 for month ? 0.6% improvement over April?s figure 121.3. Index?s [...]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/mays-loss-relatively-mild-from-seasonal-standpoint/">May?s Loss Relatively Mild from Seasonal Standpoint</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>Tom Kontos Executive Vice President &#38; Chief Economist ADESA Analytical Services Year-over-year wholesale price softening continued in May as they did February through April. The difference this time was that prices fell on a month-over-month basis, indicating Spring/Tax season is winding down or over. A strong volume of sales cushioned some of the price fall [...]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/strong-sales-volume-cushioned-price-drop/">Strong Sales Volume Cushioned Price Drop</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>Guidelines_UCG_201306</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Guidelines_UCG_201306.pdf">Guidelines ? June 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>Kontos Kommentary ? May 2013</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kontos-Kommentary-May-2013.pdf">Kontos Kommentary ? May 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Tesla Motors</strong> is allowing local auto dealers to show, but not sell, their cars ? which is bucking up against dealers and franchise laws in some states.

Get the details on the power struggle in battleground states. [<a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/tesla-and-auto-dealers-go-head-to-head/" target="_blank"><strong>More</strong></a>]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/tesla-and-auto-dealers-go-head-to-head/">Tesla and Auto Dealers Go Head-to-Head</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>AFAS Maher Pebble Beach 2013</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/AFAS-Maher-Pebble-Beach-2013.pdf">Charles Maher?s Legendary Art to be Showcased at 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d?Elegance</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>The youngest generation of car buyers is far more likely to turn to social media for advice than head for the showroom, according to a recent <strong>eBay Motors</strong> study.

At least the study showed that Millennials are shopping! [<a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/millennials-are-car-shopping-online/" target="_blank"><strong>More</strong></a>]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/millennials-are-car-shopping-online/">Millennials Are Car-Shopping ? Online</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Ford Motor Co.</strong> plans to put knobs for volume and station tuning back on its radios, as part of its MyTouch system, as it redesigns models like the <strong>Ford Focus</strong> and <strong>Lincoln MKS</strong>.

<strong>Ford</strong> isn?t alone in trying to clear up dashboard confusion. [<a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/ford-discovers-consumer-preference-for-knobs/" target="_blank"><strong>More</strong></a>]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/ford-discovers-consumer-preference-for-knobs/">Ford Discovers Consumer Preference for Knobs</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p><a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/tesla-and-auto-dealers-go-head-to-head/" target="_blank"><strong>Tesla Motors says its dealers can show cars in the showroom</strong></a>, but it cannot sell from the showroom ? paving the way for a franchise battle in some states.

A recent <strong>eBay Motors</strong> study indicates that <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/millennials-are-car-shopping-online/" target="_blank"><strong>Millennials are interested in car shopping</strong></a>, but they won?t appear in dealer showrooms anytime soon.

<a href=" http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/ford-discovers-consumer-preference-for-knobs/" target="_blank"><strong>Ford is all for pleasing its MyTouch customers</strong></a>, and is planning to add knobs to the dashboard for some tuning services, based on consumer preferences.</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/tesla-and-auto-dealers-go-head-to-head/">TOP NEWS: Tesla and its Dealers are Set for Battle</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p><ul>
<li>According to ADESA Analytical Services, wholesale used vehicle prices in May averaged $9,811</li>
<li>Down 2.8% from previous month and 4.5% relative to May 2012</li>
<li>4.5% year-over-year decline matched April?s decline</li>
</ul></p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/wholesale-price-data-by-model-class-may-2013/">Wholesale Price Data by Model Class ? May 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>Q2 2013 NADA Plug-In Electric Report</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Q2-2013-NADA-Plug-In-Electric-Report.pdf">Plug-in Electric Vehicles: Market Analysis and Used Price Forecast</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>According to a new study by the <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/mileage-variations-vary-more-than-ever/" target="_blank"><strong>International Council on Clean transportation</strong></a>, gaps between stickered <strong>EPA</strong> ratings and the actual mileage have increased.

From a combination of rebounding sales and an unprecedented number of new models on the market, <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/how-healthy-is-automotive-supply-chain/" target="_blank"><strong>automotive suppliers are having trouble keeping up</strong></a>.

The latest <strong>AAA</strong> study indicates that even with all the hands-free systems currently in place, <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/hands-free-may-not-reduce-driver-distraction/" target="_blank"><strong>distracted driving is still a problem</strong></a>, and will get worse.</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/mileage-variations-vary-more-than-ever/">TOP NEWS: Gap Between Ratings and Real-World Mileage Seen</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>A study by <strong>AAA</strong> shows that hands-free systems may not be the cure-all for distracted driving issues, even while the technology becomes more prevalent.

Find out more about what <strong>AAA</strong> found and changes they suggest. [<a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/hands-free-may-not-reduce-driver-distraction/" target="_blank"><strong>More</strong></a>]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/hands-free-may-not-reduce-driver-distraction/">Hands-Free May Not Reduce Driver Distraction</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>According to a new report from the <strong>International Council on Clean Transportation</strong>, the gap between rated fuel efficiency and the real-world gas mileage achieved by actual drivers is increasing.

Get more information on U.S. and European real-world fuel ratings. [<a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/mileage-variations-vary-more-than-ever/" target="_blank"><strong>More</strong></a>]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/mileage-variations-vary-more-than-ever/">Mileage Variations Vary More Than Ever</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>At the present time, the auto parts supply chain is being stretched so taut that the entire industry hopes it does not snap and jeopardize the recovery.

Get the full story on unprecedented auto sales and the supply chain. [<a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/how-healthy-is-automotive-supply-chain/" target="_blank"><strong>More</strong></a>]</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/how-healthy-is-automotive-supply-chain/">How Healthy is Automotive Supply Chain?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p></p><p>The Article <a href="http://www.dealer.com/dealer-coms-mycars-helps-move-cars-off-the-lot">Dealer.com?s ?MyCars? Helps Move Cars Off the Lot</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>Here?s a few thoughts on remarketing trends after reading the recent <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/prices-down-but-stability-and-normalcy-returning-to-market/?ref=UCMR">Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index</a> and <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/spring-market-ends-fast-leading-to-long-and-dreary-summer/">Galves Market Conditions</a> reports:

<strong>1.</strong> The market is returning to a level of normalcy not seen for a while ? it wasn?t as hard of a fall last month, but the decline in pricing has been in the works for at least four months.

<strong>2.</strong> We may start seeing more of a separation between new vehicles and the price of same model used vehicles. New vehicle dealers might have more of a challenge to battle competitive comparable new models that offer even sweeter rebates and incentives to buyers.

<strong>3.</strong> Later model used cars are feeling the pinch more than older models from the new vehicle incentive wars.

<strong>4.</strong> Pickup trucks are still very strong, and that should last through the year unless gasoline prices spike up.

<strong>5.</strong> It?s going to require harder work this year for used vehicles to be nearly as profitable as they were the previous two years ? certified pre-owned vehicle and targeting specific makes and models based on regional market conditions should be more relevant this year.</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/whats-next-for-a-softening-used-vehicle-market/">What?s Next for a Softening Used Vehicle Market?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p><ul>
<li>While it may sound like a lofty goal ? reducing carbon dioxide emissions per vehicle from its assembly plants 30% by 2025, <strong>Ford Motor Co. already accomplished a larger pushback on emissions ? 37% was cut from 2000 to 2010.</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>Ford?s Chief Financial Officer Bob Shanks</strong> just discussed the automaker?s 14^th annual sustainability report with analysts and reporters.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>His comments emphasized the company?s commitment to hitting the target</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The role Shanks plays in the process also illustrates how sustainability initiatives are <strong>being handed to executives who manage the purse strings</strong> for some of the world?s largest companies.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>It?s not all about cost, he said. "These are the right things to do and they will have a business case around them over the longer term," Shanks said.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>According to a Deloitte study, the authority is shifting over from CEOs to CFOs empowered with operating authority and huge budgets.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/ford-cfo-responsible-for-reducing-emissions-at-assembly-plants/">Read all about Ford?s sustainability campaign</a>
</strong>, which includes reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills?.</li>
</ul></p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/ford-cfo-responsible-for-reducing-emissions-at-assembly-plants/">Ford CFO Responsible for Reducing Emissions at Assembly Plants</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>Many certified pre-owned vehicle customers in the early days were luxury car owners who were very demanding what they were willing pay for. <strong>These days, they?re still typically well educated about their options</strong> in luxury and other segments. They?re going to be investing more than a comparable used model, and will have done their homework on what to look for.

Cars.com has offered consumers a checklist of what to look for in CPO vehicles. You can expect a lot of these car shoppers to do so.

In this display of used vehicles that have been refurbished and cleaned up, showing evidence of service and maintenance is important. <strong>Car shoppers want to feel confident on the repair and maintenance history</strong>, and want to get a <strong>clear view of the car?s warranty and their coverage options</strong>.

<strong><a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/what-cpo-shoppers-are-looking-for-in-service-history-and-warranty-coverage/">Here?s some of the inspection points emphasized by Cars.com that apply to service lanes</a></strong> and meeting the CPO checklist?.</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/what-cpo-shoppers-are-looking-for-in-service-history-and-warranty-coverage/">What CPO Shoppers Are Looking for in Service History and Warranty Coverage</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p>If you?re following the latest developments in plug-in electric vehicles, you?ll usually hear how amazing batteries are just around the corner ? some variant of lithium ion will charge faster, go farther, and will be lighter and take up less space.

Sound good? <i>Green Car Reports</i> did a quick overview of where the technology testing and development is heading?.
<ul>
<li><strong></strong><strong>Aluminum-air </strong><strong>? you can power one of these with a tankful of water.</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong></strong><strong>Improved lithium-ion </strong><strong>? advances in nano-technology and lithium-air hold much promise for lithium.</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong></strong><strong>Herb </strong><strong>? herbs are very clean and would go over well with environmentalists.</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>Graphene </strong><strong>? </strong>This single-atom-thick lattice of carbon atoms has loads of potential for batteries.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong></strong><strong>Software </strong><strong>? New cars have their internal software package, but EVs need more accurate data than just voltage and current.</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>Brine </strong><strong>? </strong>You can collect lithium from brine, which goes over better than digging up mines.</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/whats-next-for-advanced-batteries-beyond-lithium-ion/">Click here for more information on each of these advanced battery segments</a>, what they are, and where they?re going.</p><p>The Article <a href="http://automotivedigest.com/2013/06/whats-next-for-advanced-batteries-beyond-lithium-ion/">What?s Next for Advanced Batteries Beyond Lithium Ion?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p><em>What you must know about Google?s latest SEO update</em>

<strong>Wednesday, June 26</strong>
<strong>1:00pm Eastern Time</strong>

JD Rucker will go over the changes and highlight the best practices that dealers can implement today to help them beat their competitors in organic rankings.

<a href="http://www.dealerwebinars.com/penguin2.html"><strong>Register now!</strong></a></p><p>The Article <a href="http://www.dealerwebinars.com/penguin2.html">Webinar: Penguin 2.0</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

<p><em>KPA Connect Website Inventory has just taken the automotive industry to the next level.</em>

<strong>Monday June 24</strong>
<strong>1:00pm Eastern</strong>

In this product demonstration, <strong>Brad Hampton, KPA Internet Marketing Manager</strong> will present the features of the all-new KPA Inventory, and how it will drive and convert more shoppers. KPA Connect Website Inventory solves many problems with today?s modern vehicle inventory.

<a href="http://www.dealerwebinars.com/inventory.html"><strong>Register now!</strong></a></p><p>The Article <a href="http://www.dealerwebinars.com/inventory.html">Product Demo: KPA Website Inventory</a> appeared first on <a href="http://automotivedigest.com">Automotive Digest</a>.</p>

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