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ArticlesSeptember 2, 2014

2014 Forecast of Class 4-7 Truck Resale Market: Status Quo

After a steeper decline to start 2014, depreciation is expected to settle into the range of 1% to 1.5% per month for the rest of the year.

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NewsAugust 7, 2014

Mid-Size Cars, Large SUVs Lead Depreciation in July

Used-vehicle depreciation slipped to 1.5 percent in July, as mid-size sedans led a sharper decline in value after a strong spring, reports Black Book.

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ArticlesJuly 22, 2014

Car Rental Q&A: What Criteria Should I Know if Deals on New Cars Are Right For Me?

This reader is asking for guidance when trying to determine whether good deals on used cars would be beneficial to a company's fleet.

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NewsJuly 17, 2014

Depreciation Report Reveals Year-Over-Year Increases

Depreciation rates on used vehicles are nearing levels not seen since the recession, though the trend will soon reverse and likely lead to marginally higher losses.

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NewsJuly 9, 2014

Used-Vehicle Depreciation Rate Doubles in June

Used vehicles sold at auction depreciated 1 percent in June compared with a 0.4 percent rate in May, which is typical for summer months, according to Black Book.

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NewsJune 9, 2014

Van Value Strong As Used Vehicle Resale Softens

Used full-size vans recorded a stout May at auctions, as used vehicle retention value slipped 0.4 percent, following several months of resale strength, according to Black Book's monthly report.

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Articlesby Paul ClintonMay 21, 2014

Diesel Reboot

Faced with tightening corporate average fuel economy standards in the U.S., automakers have turned to a new generation of cleaner burning diesel passenger cars and SUVs to help them meet the new regulations.

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NewsMay 8, 2014

Compact SUVs, Minivans Lead April Auction Surge

Compact SUVs and cargo minivans paced a strong April for remarketers, as used vehicles from the 2008-2012 model years rose 0.9 percent in value in a month that's typically one of the strongest of the year for auctions.

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ArticlesMay 5, 2014

Navigating the Secondary Market: Surplus Trucks

To get the most value from a used truck, fleet managers looking to auction their units should do a little research and be thoroughly prepared.

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NewsApril 11, 2014

Strong March Resale Values Kick Off Auction Buying Season

Used vehicles sold at auction lost a scant 0.3 percent of their value in March, a month known for strong retention as tax-refunded buyers come out in droves, according to Black Book.

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