Category: Used Cars

Why used car prices are going up again

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New data shows used car prices which surged during the pandemic, are now stubbornly remaining there despite recent weakness in the market. According to the highly-watched Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (which tracks wholesale used-car prices at dealer auctions), used car prices jumped 3.7% in February compared to January of this year, which was also higher than the prior month. Manheim says the 3.7% jump in February was the largest increase for the month on record since a 4.4% rise in February 2009. Manheim says this jump in prices is not typical for the time of year. “The US auto…
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CarMax fights used car inflation with digital shopping

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Used-car retailer CarMax is continuing to fight against a consumer market that was destabilized during the pandemic and has yet to reach equilibrium, mirrored by high prices and slower sales activity.The company told investors Tuesday that it would continue to weather the storm and that it has been pushing to increase sales activity with a shift toward offering online help for shopping and lending.The company saw declines across a number of major financial categories for the fiscal year that ended on Feb. 28. It posted net revenue of $29.7 billion, representing a 6.9 percent decrease over the previous…
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Struggling with an Equivalent Material Card? Material Scattering Simulation Can Help

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It is well known that tool makers really struggle in creating a material card that describes material behavior under deformation made by the stamping process. Most of the time they end up using an equivalent material card or a card created by using a very limited amount of data (and use generic assumptions). In this article Ramandeep Singh, AutoForm Technical Account Manager India, explains how considering material scattering can support engineering delivering reliable data to tool shopsOver the last few decades, simulation software has become standard practice for virtually validating the stamping process. To ensure correspondence between digital and…
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Best Used SUVs, Sedans & Small Cars

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Midsized and Large CarsMazda6 2017-2018The 6 is one of the sportiest midsized sedans. Its quick steering contributes to its agility, and we got a class-leading 32 mpg overall from the 2017 model we tested. Other Good Choices2015-2017 Honda Accords2015 Honda Accord HybridSubaru Legacy 2016-2017Toyota Avalon 2014-2016Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2013-2014Toyota Camry 2015-2017Toyota Camry Hybrid 2015-2016 Luxury Cars2015-2016 Acura TLXLexus ES 2013-2015The TLX had a quiet cabin, came nicely equipped, and was available with a manual gearbox in V6 models. We got 27 mpg overall with the four-cylinder. The Lexus ES is a luxury version of the Toyota Camry. It’s comfortable and…
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Average Used Car Price Fell in February

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The average used car in America sold for $26,068 in February – down 1.7% from January’s price. Both new and used car prices decreased during the month – great news for a driving public who had grown accustomed to soaring prices for all kinds of cars. However, the good news in the used car market may not last. KBB analysts think the market is headed for a price flip, where used car prices rise as new car prices fall. “Used-vehicle sales have been up significantly, causing inventory to fall quickly in recent weeks and leaving dealers with especially tight inventories…
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Join the AutoForm Global Webinar: Evolving BiW Assembly Process Development, April 13, 2023

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With the launch of AutoForm Assembly in 2021, users quickly became aware of the significance of developing their assembly processes while accounting for tolerances, gravity, part springback and hemming impact. We are now moving towards an evolution in assembly process development that with improved joining methods, optimized shimming and teaching capabilities, and better handling of scanned part geometries among the many capabilities. Please register here! Registration April 13, 2023, Session: 9:00* (Duration approx. 1 hour)Registration April 13, 2023, Session: 16:00* (Duration approx. 1 hour)*Central European Summer Time (GMT +2:00) Content of this webinar:The benefits of using AutoForm Assembly Capabilities…
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Here Are The 10 Best Used Cars For Reliability

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Hundreds of thousands of cars enter the used-car market every year. These cars will change hands numerous times over their lifespans. The older they get, the more problems will occur. It is well known that several cars did not fare well once they reached the dreaded 100,000-mile threshold. Several used cars will simply drill a hole in one’s pocket after spending too many years on the road. RELATED: Here’s How A 2006 Dodge Charger Maintenance Costs Could Bankrupt You Although buying a second-hand car seems like a great way to save money at first, it is always necessary to conduct…
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Fixing Multiple Problems Simultaneously: Powerful Geometry Modifications in Simulation

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Introduction Most of the time, we think of things in reference to the extremes so we can better understand them. It is like reflecting on the statement, “The worst that could happen is…” We try to protect against the conditions that would cause the biggest problem or the least favorable outcome. It’s not too painful to learn you could have had another 5 mm of blank savings in your process if production rates are high. It would be far worse to have a process that saved $0.20 per blank but with scrap rates consistently over 30% and requiring constant die…
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