THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Sedan wholesale values are expected to improve as more SUVs and crossovers return to the used market. Meanwhile, SUV and crossover wholesale values are beginning to decline
Overall wholesale values remained stable last week, however, luxury values continued to decline last week.
Overall car segment values were down 0.08%, compared to a 0.08% increase the week before. Overall truck segment values were up 0.09%, compared to an increase of 0.05% the week before.
Gains last week were minimal, remaining essentially flat from the week before, signaling an end to the price gains the market has experienced.
Black Book's Used Vehicle Retention Index fell to 113.6 in April, a 0.2% decline from March. Despite the index now falling for five straight months, it is still 1.4% higher than the 112 registered a year ago.
Build Data comprises "as built" content such as optional equipment specific to a unique 17-digit VIN. This new integration will allow for a higher degree of valuation precision for General Motors vehicles.
Overall car segment values were up 0.24% last week, compared to 0.29% the week before. Overall truck segment values were up 0.16% last week, compared to 0.19% the week before.
Black Book analysts forecast an annual depreciation rate of 15% in 2019 as the supply of used cars and trucks increases, up from a "noticeably strong" 12.4% depreciation rate in 2018.
Outside factors such as a record-spanning government shutdown, the polar vortex, and a hit to consumer confidence led to a slow start to used sales in 2019.
