June 8, 2025
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New-vehicle inventory shrinks in April while prices rise and sales slow

New-vehicle inventory across the U.S. declined by 7.4% in April, falling to 2.49 million units at the start of May, according to Cox Automotive‘s vAuto Live Market View. The drop, fueled by slower production and delivery rates amid continued tariff uncertainty, has tightened supply even as demand remained elevated through early spring. At the beginning

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U.S. used-vehicle inventory declines as prices rise amid strong sales

According to the latest vAuto Live Market View data, at the start of April, used-vehicle inventory levels declined month-over-month and compared to last year. The total used-vehicle supply across U.S. franchised and independent dealers fell to 2.14 million vehicles, down from 2.18 million in March and a 1% decrease year-over-year. Sign up for CBT News’

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Retail used-vehicle sales climb in February as inventory tightens

Retail used-vehicle sales saw a strong increase in February, with 1.57 million units sold at franchised and independent dealerships, according to Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data. This marks a 16% rise from January and a 6% increase year over year, largely driven by the seasonal influx of tax refunds that typically boost consumer

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Will It Be A Retro-Styled Range?

Yamaha’s recent patent applications in Europe seem to point in the direction of an entire range of new models under the RW name, across multiple engine displacements. Yamaha’s separate trademark applications reveal a RW125, RW155, RW250, RW350 and RW700. According to the trademark filings, these are intended for use with “motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, three-wheeled

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