EV sales forecasts look grim after the federal EV tax credit expires Sept. 30, dealers say. Dealers expect EV sales to fall after the $7,500 federal tax credit expires on Sept. 30, and demand thereafter remains uncertain, according to Cox Automotive’s Electric Vehicle Market Outlook released Sept. 3. The index dropped to 30, the lowest […] The post EV sentiment falls to record low despite sales boost appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
Wholesale used-vehicle values climbed year over year in August but were flat from a month prior amid shrinking inventory. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index came in at 207.4 in August, up 1.7% YoY but unchanged from July, according to a Sept. 8 Cox Automotive report. “Used sales have been strong this summer and dealer […] The post Used-vehicle values climb 1.7% appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
Motorcycle sales surged at the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August, indicating sustained consumer demand despite tariff-induced headwinds. Retailer Sonic Powersports sold more than 1,100 vehicles during the 10-day event in South Dakota, and broke the company’s single-day sales record with 135 motorcycles sold during one of the days, up from the previous record […] The post Motorcycle sales at August rally could signal strong 2026 appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
Credit unions gained auto finance market share in the second quarter in tandem with growth in their auto portfolios during the first half of the year. Corning Credit Union (CCU)’s auto portfolio rose 3.5% from yearend 2024 to June 30, landing at $372.9 million, Marcus Wilson, indirect lending relationship manager, told Auto Finance News. “Through […] The post Credit unions gain share in auto finance appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
Buy here, pay here dealership Oak Motors is slowing approval of credit applications as long-term affordability concerns persists and despite increased volume. Anderson, Ind.-based Oak Motors’ applications were up 30% year over year at the beginning of September, according to data the dealership group provided to Auto Finance News. The dealership group did not specify the […] The post Podcast: BHPH dealer Oak Motors’ applications up 30%, approvals fall appeared first on Auto Finan...| Auto Finance News
Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Chris Kleczynski, head of auto lending product strategy at PenFed Credit Union, will join a panel discussion on AI and automation at Auto Finance Summit 2025, returning Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas. View the full event agenda here. With more than two decades in the […] The post PenFed’s Kleczynski joins Auto Finance Summit 2025 appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
Toyota Motors North America and American Honda saw upticks in certified pre-owned vehicle sales in July and August as sales rose industrywide. Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) program sales jumped 12% from the beginning of 2025 through the end of August at 234,768 vehicles sold, Brett Keckeisen, TCUV sales operations manager, told Auto Finance News. […] The post Toyota CPO sales jump 12% appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
Automaker Volvo’s U.S. car sales ticked down in August, ahead of potential interest rate cuts and the looming elimination of the federal EV tax credit elimination. Total Volvo U.S. car sales dropped 5.8% year over year in August to 9,818 vehicles, according to a Sept. 4 release. The automaker did not break out total U.S. […] The post US Volvo sales down 5.8% in August appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
Some automakers’ sales climbed in August, in part from an EV sales rush ahead of the tax credit elimination. Automaker General Motors, which typically does not release monthly sales figures, reported that August was its best month for EV sales, with more than 21,000 EVs sold, according to a Sept. 3 release. GM saw an […] The post Toyota Motor North America sales rise 13.6% YoY in August appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
Consumers are repairing their older vehicles and moving away from purchases as dealers in some Federal Reserve bank districts began passing on tariff costs to buyers. Dealers and auto repair shops in the Atlanta, St. Louis and Minneapolis Fed regions — covering 19 states — reported an uptick in demand for vehicle parts and […] The post Beige Book: Auto repairs tick up as consumers pump brakes on new purchases appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
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Bank of America is among the auto financiers expecting a strong third quarter for EV sales as consumers pull their purchases forward amid the elimination of the federal EV tax credit at the end of the month. “With the tax credit going away on Sept. 30, we anticipate EV volume pulling forward into Q3, not […] The post Banks, captives anticipate EV pull-ahead into Q3 amid credit expiration appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
Volvo Car is the newest automaker to offer insurance with the goal of supporting all steps of the car-buying process. Volvo Car Insurance Services launched Aug. 20 and is a licensed insurance agency that offers auto, home, umbrella and specialty product coverage, according to a company release. The company is working with providers that underwrite […] The post Inside Volvo Car Insurance Services’ launch appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
August new-vehicle sales are expected to jump as long-term demand climbs on the heels of incentives and delayed price hikes from tariffs. Cox Automotive forecasts that 1.5 million new vehicles will be sold in August, up 2.3% year over year and 3.9% month over month, according to data published today. The elevated sales come as […] The post New-vehicle sales projected to rise 2.3% in August appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
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Rebates on 2025 and 2024 model year vehicles were the most popular powersports incentives in August, as manufacturers began introducing new models. While incentives stayed largely consistent year over year, manufacturers Bombardier Recreational Products, CFMOTO and Polaris increased or introduced rebates on some products, according to a BMO Capital Markets note published Aug. 25. Dealers […] The post Rebates lead powersports incentives in August appeared first on Auto Finance News.| Auto Finance News
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