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Fed Holds Interest Rate Steady; High Borrowing Costs Continue

The decision means financing for property expansions, frame racks and ADAS calibration systems will stay expensive well into the busy fall repair season.

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July New-Vehicle Sales Expected to Plateau, Impacting Collision Shops

High prices and high interest rates are holding back new-vehicle sales despite improving inventory levels.

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GM Tariff Hit Raises Collision Part Costs, Squeezes Shops

About 44% of OEM collision parts sold in the U.S., including those for GM vehicles, are manufactured overseas, making them subject to 25% automotive tariffs.

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Final Sub-$20K New Car Disappears as Average Prices Rise

The discontinued Mitsubishi Mirage, with an average price of $18,484 in June, is expected to go extinct by the end of the summer.

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$1,000+ Monthly New Car Payments Hit Record High

New-car buyers also took on a record share of loans with 84-month or longer terms.

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New-Vehicle Sales in June Expected to Slow from Accelerated Spring Pace

In addition, total sales for Q2 2025 are forecasted to increase by 1.7% year over year.

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April New-Vehicle Sales Forecasted to Surge 10.5% Year-Over-Year

The average new-vehicle price and monthly loan payment are also anticipated to increase compared to April 2024.

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Top U.S. Auto Insurers Expand Market Share in 2024, Led by Progressive

The top five insurers -- State Farm, Progressive, Berkshire Hathaway, Allstate and USAA -- together captured 63.

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March Auto Sales Projected to Rise Ahead of April Tariffs

Automakers are using incentives to appeal to consumers getting ahead of future uncertainty surrounding new car prices.

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Auto Dealership Market Hits Record 438 Transactions in 2024

The surge was fueled by improving vehicle affordability, moderating inflation and heightened buyer optimism about long-term industry profitability.

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