Categories: Fleet, Fleet Acquisition, Operations, Remarketing, Rental Operations, Vehicle Research

Ever since President Trump announced auto tariffs 47 days ago, the cost of new cars has been steadily climbing.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10240657/tariffs-boost-new-vehicle-prices-in-april

Categories: Fleet, Fleet Acquisition, Vehicle Research

In the first month after the U.S. levied steep tariffs on the automotive sector, the rental car sector got all the gains.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10240335/rental-fleets-prop-up-april-fleet-sales

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Fleet, Green Fleet

Although fewer EVs this year beat gas cars on total cost, most still win on fuel, maintenance, and emissions reductions.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10240126/vincentric-analysis-of-evs-finds-44-have-lower-ownership-costs-than-comparable-g

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Fleet, Green Fleet, Legal/Legislative, Operations, Remarketing

Commentary/Analysis: The Democratic Party has challenged the industry by pushing an aggressive green agenda while the Trump administration is now forcing...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10239659/politicians-beat-the-auto-industry-like-a-pinata

Categories: Auctions, Fleet, Operations, Remarketing

The new approaches include enhanced password requirements, mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA), and proprietary fraud detection tools.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10239207/ship-cars-develops-tools-to-deter-fraud-against-auto-carriers

Categories: Fleet, Fleet Acquisition, Remarketing, Rental Operations

As April opened, the total supply of new vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. was down 10%+ and counting with days' supply down to 10.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10239113/tariffs-spur-new-vehicle-sales-declining-inventory

Categories: Auctions, Fleet, Fleet Acquisition, Remarketing, Rental Operations, Used Vehicle Values

The tariff announcements have spurred activity that suggests the wholesale market will see a sizeable increase in the Manheim Index in April.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10238889/tariffs-set-to-reshape-used-vehicle-market

Categories: Fleet, Fleet Acquisition, Remarketing, Rental Operations, Used Vehicle Values

Commentary/Analysis: Look for likely higher prices across the broader economy, with the auto market heading into uncharted territory — a rough road indeed.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10238785/new-auto-tariffs-now-bring-the-unthinkable

Categories: Fleet, Green Fleet, Leasing, Remarketing, Used Vehicle Values, Vehicle Research

CAR 2025: A JD Power expert ties together the leading automotive sales and supply trends among vehicle buyers facing the disruptions of impending tariffs...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10238525/new-used-vehicle-markets-solid-but-facing-tariff-uncertainty

Categories: Fleet, Fleet Acquisition, Vehicle Research

Rental fleet sales accounted for the monthly increase but weren’t enough to sustain a Q1 increase compared to last year.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10238523/overall-fleet-sales-rise-for-first-time-since-october-2024