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NewsMarch 17, 2009

Hybrid Resale Values Decline More than 25%

LOS ANGELES – Overall hybrid sales have dropped significantly as a result of the nationwide decline in gasoline prices, with used-hybrid values falling over 25 percent since last summer.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2009

Toyota Introduces Certified Used Hybrid Program

Toyota's Certified Used Hybrid Program provides added inspection and warranty coverage for customers with used Toyota hybrids.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 20, 2009

It’s Not Easy Going Green

The troubled economy and depressed wholesale market are making it doubly tough for fleets looking to go green. But there are ways of coping with both.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJanuary 13, 2009

How Long Will the Slump in Used-Vehicle Values Last?

We are currently in the midst of the worst used-vehicle market in the past 25 years. Year-over-year prices declined every month in 2008; however, wholesale prices did improve the first 10 days of January. Despite this, many fleets now find that the depreciation rates established 24-36 months ago are insufficient for today's resale market. In many cases, resale values of fleet vehicles are significantly below the remaining book value. Here's a forecast for what lies ahead in the wholesale market.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 1975

Operation-Auction: Used car disposal methods

The methods employed vary, for there is no universal best way to dispose of cars

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