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As the first newspaper devoted solely to the used car industry Used Car News will gather all the news, feature stories, data, studies, statistics and surveys together under one roof and make sense of them for you. To our advertisers, we provide an inexpensive advertising medium so even the smallest advertiser can afford to promote its products. Used Car News provides a targeted advertising medium

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Spotting the shift in the latest CPI data? 📉 🚕The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers are out, and if you look pas...
06/13/2026

Spotting the shift in the latest CPI data? 📉 🚕

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers are out, and if you look past the headline inflation jump, there is a silver lining for independent auto dealers.

While overall inflation climbed 4.2% annually—heavily driven by spiking energy costs—prices for new vehicles actually decreased in May.

✅ Wholesale buying opportunities: A dip in new vehicle indexes often signals a stabilizing supply chain and a softening wholesale market.

✅ Targeted marketing wins: Pivot your messaging. Right now, buyers care about predictable monthly payments and fuel efficiency (with energy costs driving 60% of monthly inflation!). Highlight your fuel-sippers and flexible financing.

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https://usedcarnews.com/financial/cpi-rises-again-in-may

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RockED and VINCUE just teamed up to launch a brand-new, vendor-agnostic Inventory Management Industry Certification desi...
06/13/2026

RockED and VINCUE just teamed up to launch a brand-new, vendor-agnostic Inventory Management Industry Certification designed to bring elite vehicle lifecycle playbooks directly to your team’s smartphones.

For independent dealers, consistency is where you win or lose your margins. Here is why this matters for your store:

🔄 The Full Lifecycle Approach: The training is broken into four distinct learning journeys: planning, acquisition, management, and sales. It bridges the gap between buying the car right and exiting it profitably.

📉 Close the Performance Gap: In a volatile market, the gap between high-performing and underperforming lots comes down to data. This certification acts as an equalizer, giving your staff the standardized frameworks used by top-tier operators.

📱 Ditch Fragmented Training: Stop relying on fragmented, on-the-job training that leads to inconsistent processes across your desk. This app-based program gives your entire team a unified, data-informed foundation. 👇

🔗 https://usedcarnews.com/news-page/technology/firms-launch-inventory-management-certification

New CARFAXinc data shows a massive surge in catalytic converter thefts, with over 137,000 stolen recently. Driven by a s...
06/12/2026

New CARFAXinc data shows a massive surge in catalytic converter thefts, with over 137,000 stolen recently. Driven by a spike in precious metal prices (rhodium is hovering around $11,000 an ounce!), thieves are raking in massive payouts.

🚕 ➡ SUVs & Trucks: Higher ground clearance means thieves can slide underneath and rip them off in seconds. The Ford F-150, Hyundai Tucson, and Ford Explorer are currently topping the nationwide list.

⚡ ➡ The Hybrid Goldmine: While a standard converter nets thieves up to $300, hybrid converters can command up to $1,400 on the black market due to high concentrations of uncorroded metals.

Are any vehicles on your lot on the 10 most-targeted list? Check out the full article 👇

https://usedcarnews.com/news-page/manufacturing/carfax-names-theft-targets

🚨 America’s Car-Mart is heading into a critical liquidity window as its forbearance agreement with Silver Point Finance ...
06/12/2026

🚨 America’s Car-Mart is heading into a critical liquidity window as its forbearance agreement with Silver Point Finance expires today.

The BHPH operator is reportedly pursuing a potential $500M capital raise while also preparing contingency restructuring plans if financing doesn’t come through.

At the same time, the company is dealing with weaker earnings, rising delinquencies, and major store closures impacting roughly 31% of its dealership network.

With capital markets tightening and credit performance under pressure, all eyes are on whether Car-Mart can secure financing—or faces a more formal restructuring path.

Read the full 👇
https://usedcarnews.com/spotlight3/americas-car-mart-faces-june-12-deadline-as-liquidity-pressures-mount

Trust is your biggest competitive advantage right now. 🤝The NY Attorney General just cracked down on Nissan franchise st...
06/12/2026

Trust is your biggest competitive advantage right now. 🤝

The NY Attorney General just cracked down on Nissan franchise stores, forcing millions in refunds after an investigation found they were hitting lease-end customers with predatory "junk fees" and inflated buyout prices.

When the big franchise names break consumer trust, independent dealers win.

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https://usedcarnews.com/news-page/manufacturing/ag-announces-refunds-in-nissan-case

Is your inventory protected? 🛡️🚘New CARFAX data reveals that over 137,000 catalytic converters were stolen last year—and...
06/12/2026

Is your inventory protected? 🛡️🚘

New CARFAX data reveals that over 137,000 catalytic converters were stolen last year—and the trend isn't slowing down in 2026. With rhodium prices spiking back up to $11,000 an ounce, thieves are targeting high-clearance trucks, SUVs, and high-value hybrids right off dealership lots.

The top 3 targets nationwide? The Ford F-150, Hyundai Tucson, and Ford Explorer.

If you’re an independent dealer, a hit on your lot can wipe out your margins instantly. Here is how to protect your bottom line and your customers:

Secure your lot: Ensure your highest-risk vehicles (trucks, SUVs, hybrids) are parked in well-lit areas, under active security cameras, or blocked in by lower-clearance cars.

Turn it into a sales tool: Offer cat-shields or security etching as a high-value F&I add-on. Buyers are terrified of this happening to them; peace of mind is an easy sell right now.
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https://usedcarnews.com/news-page/manufacturing/carfax-names-theft-targets

Mitsubishi is bringing a new player to the affordable EV game. ⚡The first images of the all-new 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse ...
06/11/2026

Mitsubishi is bringing a new player to the affordable EV game. ⚡

The first images of the all-new 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV are officially out, and it’s hitting the North American market in the second half of this year.

Here is the quick breakdown for independent dealers:

🤝 Alliance Sourcing: This subcompact electric SUV is built on the next-gen Nissan LEAF platform. Expect shared underpinnings but unique Mitsubishi cosmetics—including sharp lighting signatures and the iconic Triple Diamond front fascia.

🚙 The Used Pipeline is Changing: Platforms like this mean entry-level, practical EVs are arriving fast. As these models hit the market, they'll eventually feed a more affordable used EV sector that buyers are hungry for.

🔧 Service Overlap: Cross-brand alliance platforms mean mechanical commonality. For independent service bays, working on these models will become much easier due to shared Nissan components.👇

🔗 https://usedcarnews.com/news-page/manufacturing/automaker-debuts-ev

The big players are doubling down on local market density. 📊AutoNation just acquired Toyota of Newnan—adding $200M in an...
06/11/2026

The big players are doubling down on local market density. 📊

AutoNation just acquired Toyota of Newnan—adding $200M in annual revenue and 4,900 unit sales to its portfolio.

Here is what independent dealers need to know:

🏢 Corporate "Density" is King: This is AutoNation's 19th location in Georgia (including stores, collision centers, and auctions). Corporate giants aren't just buying stores; they are building local ecosystems to swallow up regional market share.

🔥 The Fight for High-Volume Inventory: Already the top U.S. Toyota/Lexus dealer network, AutoNation's expansion proves massive retailers are hungry for stable, high-demand import brands to consistently feed their used-car pipelines.

💡 The Independent Edge: Public groups rely on massive scale, but local independent dealers still own the agility, speed, and personalized community relationships that corporate giants simply can't replicate.

🔗 https://usedcarnews.com/news-2/auto-group-acquires-21st-toyota-dealership

Attention Independent Auto Dealers! 🚨Super Dispatch just dropped its 2026 State of Auto Transport Report (backed by 10M ...
06/11/2026

Attention Independent Auto Dealers! 🚨

Super Dispatch just dropped its 2026 State of Auto Transport Report (backed by 10M vehicles moved), and the data proves the industry is moving faster than ever.

If you want to protect your margins and keep your lot stocked this year, here are three shifts you need to adapt to right now:

📦 Consolidate to Save: Single-vehicle shipping costs climbed 10% year-over-year, but multi-vehicle shipments actually got more cost-efficient. Whenever you can, bundle your inventory purchases to bypass the single-car price hike.

🗺️ The Long-Haul Surge: Transporting vehicles over 1,000 miles skyrocketed by 42%. Expanding your sourcing radius is a great way to find the right inventory, but make sure you’re factoring in tighter carrier capacity on those long-haul lanes.

🔒 Guard Your Shipments: Cargo fraud, identity theft, and double brokering are getting highly sophisticated. Stop relying on unverified handshakes. Lean into secure transport platforms and tech tools to vet your carriers and lock down your investments.

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https://usedcarnews.com/news-2/fraud-fuel-prices-challenge-transportation-industry

🛑 THE 1-IN-11 PROBLEM: How America’s Truck Parking Crisis is Draining Fleet Profits.Think finding a parking spot in the ...
06/10/2026

🛑 THE 1-IN-11 PROBLEM: How America’s Truck Parking Crisis is Draining Fleet Profits.

Think finding a parking spot in the city is tough? For commercial truck drivers, the stakes are thousands of dollars in lost revenue and rising cargo theft risks.

Right now, there is only ONE commercial parking space available for every 11 trucks on U.S. roads. It’s a massive logistical bottleneck that forces drivers to burn an average of 56 minutes per day just hunting for a safe place to shut down.

The financial damage? Between $4,000 and $6,000 a year per driver in completely lost productivity.

To tackle the crisis, Trucker Path just announced a major expansion.

Read More 👇
https://usedcarnews.com/news-page/technology/trucker-app-expands-parking-access

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