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Articles•by Mike Antich•October 27, 2021

Extended Cycling & Part Shortages Stress Warranty Recovery in 2021

Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.

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News•October 27, 2021

ALD Automotive and LeasePlan In Merger Talks

Two of the world’s largest leasing companies are considering combining forces to create a global mobility leader.

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News•by Martin Romjue•October 26, 2021

Auction Vehicle Volume Falls While Prices Hold High and Steady

The latest quarterly report from AutoIMS underscores the trends steering the remarketing and auction industries.

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Articles•by Mike Antich•October 26, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.

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Articles•by Mike Antich•October 26, 2021

Preventative Maintenance Costs Increase 3-5% in 2021

Many factors converged to exert upward pressure on PM costs, such as longer vehicle service lives due to limited product availability; the ongoing transition to synthetic oils; and higher labor rates to attract scarce technicians.

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News•by Staff•October 22, 2021

GM Fleet Names Chris Hornberger Director, Fleet Operations and Government Sales

Chris Hornberger started his new role Oct. 1 and previously worked for Buick and GMC.

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News•by Staff•October 22, 2021

Used-Vehicle Prices Average Just Under $27,000

But days’ supply climbed to 43 in September, the highest it has been in months, on higher inventory and slower sales.

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News•by Staff•October 21, 2021

Autoniq Launches Wholesale Index to Help Dealers Apply Data in Selling Decisions

The data is available by subscription on the autoniq app and showcases information on similar year, make, and model vehicles sold at auction.

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Articles•by Lexi Tucker•October 21, 2021

Raising a Toast to Bottle Logic Brewing's Fleet

The craft brewery has implemented technology and creative thinking to get through the COVID-19 pandemic with smoother operations.

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News•by Staff•October 20, 2021

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Increase This Month

Manheim Market Report (MMR) prices saw strong gains through the first two full weeks of October. The latest trends in the key indicators suggest wholesale used vehicle values will likely see further gains in the days ahead.

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