In this episode of the Used Car News podcast, host Jeffrey Bellant discusses the current state of the used car market with Scott Vanner, a senior analyst at Cox Automotive. They explore year-end economic insights, the dynamics of demand and supply in the used car market, the impact of interest rates, trends in used car values, and the growing electric vehicle market. The conversation also includes a Q&A with UCN's Ed Fitzgerald.

December Issue

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Used Car News Podcast
01:00 Year-End Review and Economic Insights
04:51 Demand and Supply Dynamics in the Used Car Market
07:16 Interest Rates and Their Impact on Used Car Sales
10:34 Trends in Used Car Values and Lease Maturities
12:28 Electric Vehicles and Market Trends
20:48 Forecast for 2025 and Closing Thoughts

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In this episode of the Used Car News Podcast, host Jeffrey Bellant discusses the current state of the used car industry with Steve Levine of Ignite Consulting. They explore the implications of recent elections on compliance regulations, the challenges dealers face in accessing capital, and the ongoing importance of consumer protection. The conversation also touches on innovative approaches to collections and upcoming industry events, providing valuable insights for independent dealers navigating a competitive landscape.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Used Car Industry
01:51 Impact of Recent Elections on Compliance
10:23 Challenges in Access to Capital for Dealers
14:06 Consumer Protection and Regulatory Changes
20:17 Innovative Approaches to Collections
22:05 Upcoming Events and Conferences

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In this episode of the Used Car News Podcast, host Jeffrey Bellant speaks with John Coles, Vice President of Data Science and Analytics for ACV, about the current trends in the used car market. They discuss the impact of supply and demand on vehicle values, particularly focusing on gas, electric, and hybrid vehicles. The conversation also highlights the strategies independent dealers are employing to acquire inventory and the importance of data analysis in understanding market dynamics. Additionally, insights from the NAAA Convention are shared, emphasizing the evolution of the auto auction industry and the challenges faced by dealers.

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Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Used Car Market
01:23 Supply and Demand Trends in Vehicles
10:27 Strategies for Independent Dealers
15:37 Understanding Market Basket Analysis
23:09 Insights from the NAAA Convention

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