Used Car News

10/27/2025

The property, located at 2115 Paradise Ranch Trail in McKinney, Texas, sits on 10 acres and is currently listed at $4,495,000. It’s a collector’s dream estate, where automobiles take center stage amid a private, luxurious setting.
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A rare automotive enthusiast’s property featuring a 12,500-square-foot luxury estate with a climate-controlled showroom capable of housing 20+ vehicles will be auctioned to the highest bidder without reserve on Nov. 7, by Elite Auctions. The property, located at 2115 Paradise Ranch Trail in McK

10/27/2025

The Affordability & Conditions sub-index scored 81.0, the lowest of all measured categories and the primary driver of negative sentiment.
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According to the inaugural CarEdge Car Buying Index (CCBI), a new monthly gauge of consumer sentiment, confidence among car shoppers has fallen to 91.2, below the neutral baseline of 100, reflecting pessimism about affordability and trust across the auto market. The Affordability & Conditions s

10/27/2025

The average used-vehicle price is trending toward $29,446, up $473 from a year ago.
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Total new-vehicle sales for October 2025, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,249,800, a 6.9% decrease year-over-year, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. October 2025 has 27 selling days, the same as October 2024. “The average used-veh

10/25/2025

In UCN's latest spotlight story, managing editor Jeffery Bellant joins Auction Academy for a weekend of their educational sessions and a tour through Ford Motor Co.’s history!
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DEARBORN, Mich.– The Auction Academy traveled to the Detroit area Oct. 13-15, for an auction visit, educational sessions and a tour through Ford Motor Co.’s history. The visit included a trip here to the legendary 107-year-old Ford Rouge plant which builds the F-150. The plant is part of a huge

10/24/2025

Test your auto knowledge! Play UCN's latest auto themed onlin ecrossword puzzle.
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10/24/2025

2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The er cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function. The NHTSA ID number is 25V674000. The potential number of units affected is

10/24/2025

Check out the top 10 vehicles sold during Barrett-Jackson's 2025 Scottsdale Fall Auction.
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Barrett-Jackson, which bills itself as “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions,” celebrated the 2025 collector car auction season with its Scottsdale Fall Auction, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Oct. 15-18 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, Ariz. The four-day automotive lifestyle

10/23/2025

A qualified passenger vehicle is a car, minivan, van, SUV, pick-up truck or motorcycle, with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 14,000 pounds, and that has undergone final assembly in the United States.
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The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service provided transitional guidance for businesses required to report car loan interest under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Notice 2025-57 provides penalty relief and guidance to certain lenders for new information reporting requirements for

10/23/2025

When deciding on their next vehicle purchase, 42% of U.S. consumers decided on the brand less than one month before purchasing or leasing..
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LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a leading provider of data and analytics for the insurance and automotive industries, released findings on how personalized and timely communications play a critical role in strengthening U.S. automotive brand loyalty and driving repeat purchases. The survey examined

10/22/2025

America's Auto Auction's America’s University features thirteen sessions across a four-month timeline that goes well beyond introductory leadership principles. Participants will dive into advanced training across core business functions such as human resources, marketing, national and dealer sales, institutional account management, financial operations, IT, and more. The program is led by senior executives and subject matter experts, ensuring participants gain deep industry insight and strategic perspective.
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America’s Auto Auction announced the launch of America’s University, an advanced leadership development program designed to prepare future managers across its nationwide auction network. This initiative represents a deeper, more comprehensive step beyond the company’s established Leadership

10/22/2025

Read UCN's latest online edition! We cover Imports, Tarriffs, the NAAA awards and more.
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10/22/2025

Cox Automotive's Omnichannel platform allows automotive sellers to offer full e-commerce capabilities on their own websites and integrates seamlessly in-store, while also enabling direct purchase of their inventory through Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, a breakthrough no other provider has achieved.
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Cox Automotive, the global leader in automotive technology and services, announced it has built the automotive industry's first true omnichannel digital retailing platform that enables complete vehicle purchases across multiple digital channels simultaneously. The platform allows automotive sellers