Redline Auto Sales

Friday, 31 January 2014

Canadian Used-Car Prices to Start Falling in 2015

After rising during most of last year, used-car prices continued their upward trek during the last month of 2013, climbing by 2.5 percent on a monthly basis. And though used-vehicle prices rose by 4.3 percent in December on a year-over-year basis, RVI provided some good news for the future in its latest RVI Risk Outlook.

Used Sales Expected To Continue Climbing — Lower Pre-Owned Prices & Greater Selection Projected To Spur 2014 Increases

The first month of any year is a time for reflection on the past 12 months as well as predictions for the year to come.

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Friday, 17 January 2014

Canadian Wholesale Prices End 2013 on the Rise

During the last month of 2013, wholesale prices did rise on an overall basis — a trend dealers experienced during most of last year — but the spike was slight, and price movements for most segments were negative.

Canada Hits Record for New-Car Sales in 2013

After years of post-recession lows, the Canadian automotive market reached a new record in 2013, according to analysis from the Canadian Automotive Dealers Association released this week.

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Friday, 3 January 2014

A New Era of Canadian New-Car Market Share: Where the Chips May Fall

A lot has changed when it comes to new-vehicle market share in Canada. The economic downturn, manufacturer bankruptcies, product challenges and newcomers to the scene have shaken some of the grip that big names have held on the market.

What Canadian drivers fear most

New CAA survey shows that drivers distracted by cellphone use is the biggest concern of Canadian motorists

Dealertrack Inks Deal to Purchase Dealer.com

Late Thursday afternoon, Dealertrack Technologies announced it has reached a deal to acquire Dealer.com. The companies entered a definitive agreement, under which Dealertrack would purchase the entire equity of Dealer.com for about 8.7 million shares of Dealertrack common stock and $620 million cash.