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: Auctions, Fleet Acquisition, Remarketing, Used Vehicle Values

Meanwhile, off-rental units spike commercial vehicle sales by 40% year-over-year.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10239548/auction-sales-up-yearly-monthly-and-quarterly

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, 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

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

Analysis: Experts from Cox Automotive say in the near term, after a short surge in buying, vehicle sales will likely fall amid price increases, and OEMs may...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10238356/brace-for-impact-tariffs-will-spike-new-used-vehicle-prices

Categories: Auctions, Fleet, Fleet Acquisition, Operations, Remarketing

The state joins the ranks of Ohio, Florida, Virginia, and the nationwide clearinghouse state of West Virginia in providing faster titling and lien services.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10237219/champ-titles-launches-next-gen-digital-vehicle-titling-platform-in-illinois

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

Rental, commercial, and government fleet sales fell against February 2024 numbers but are up after a slow start to the new year.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10236909/fleet-sales-down-across-the-industry