Auction Sales Slowed Pace of Increases in May

Dealer auction sales were buoyed by an influx of trade-ins in April stemming from consumer pre-buy activity in anticipation of higher prices due to tariffs. Graphic: AuctionNet AuctionNet wholesale auction sales reached 601,300 vehicles in May, up 3.5% from last May (selling day adjusted), according to monthly figures released June 12 from AuctionNet. While up,… Continue reading Auction Sales Slowed Pace of Increases in May

2025 ICRS Interview Series: The Pillars of Future Transportation

June 13, 2025 Newsmaker Interviews Episode 2: ICRS 2025 closing keynoter Lukas Neckermann, managing director of Neckermann Strategic Advisors, connects the potential of #autonomoustechnology, mobility , electrification, fleets, and car rental to spur the next revolution in automotive transportation.  ⏰ Topics Covered Electrification and Fleets Corporate Rental Fleet in Europe State of Vehicle Autonomy  ➡️For… Continue reading 2025 ICRS Interview Series: The Pillars of Future Transportation

Privacy4Cars Taps AI Method to Score Data Privacy in Vehicles

Privacy4Cars, a technology company that develops tools to protect data privacy and secure vehicle data for automotive businesses, recently received a new federal patent for its system and method that rates vehicles on data privacy. Awarded by the U.S. Patent Office, the patent marks the first AI method on record to score privacy in vehicles.… Continue reading Privacy4Cars Taps AI Method to Score Data Privacy in Vehicles

AI Redefining Vehicle Inspections

The CAR panel on AI-driven vehicle inspections included: Dustin Cruz, vice president of operations of OPENLANE; Raj Pofale, founder and CEO of Claim Genius; Kevin Kostuk, co-founder and director of Ariaal; John Coles, vice president of data science and analytics at ACV Auctions; and moderator Dan Kennedy of DAK Consulting. Photo: Ross Stewart / Stewart… Continue reading AI Redefining Vehicle Inspections

Volkswagen Updates MY2026 Lineup

The VW Tiguan SEL Turbo sports a new and improved evo5 engine. Photo: Volkswagen Select Volkswagen models for 2026 will hit showrooms in August equipped with new features, refreshed styling, and upgraded technology. Other models will be arriving through the early part of next year.  VW has updated its entire lineup during the last two… Continue reading Volkswagen Updates MY2026 Lineup