Category: For Sale

Preliminary April Order Intake Data Shows MD Demand Holding Better Than HD

Preliminary April Order Intake Data Shows MD Demand Holding Better Than HD

| May 7, 2020

ACT Research said the month of April is modestly stronger than average, so seasonal adjustment pulled orders lower Preliminary NA Classes 5-7 net orders in April fell to 7,600 units, down 69% compared to year-ago April and 50% below the March order intake. Complete industry data for April, including final order numbers, will be published […]

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Volvo Financial Services Extends Enhanced Finance Programs to Customers

Volvo Financial Services Extends Enhanced Finance Programs to Customers

| May 5, 2020

Volvo Financial Services is extending enhanced finance programs on the purchase or lease of model-year 2020 or 2019 Volvo trucks in stock during this time of financial uncertainty “We understand how important it is – especially during this unprecedented situation with the coronavirus – for trucking companies to maintain strong cash flow,” said Stephen Yonce, […]

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March Used Truck Metrics Flat M/M; Sales Rose YTD, While Average Price, Miles and Age Fell Longer-Term

March Used Truck Metrics Flat M/M; Sales Rose YTD, While Average Price, Miles and Age Fell Longer-Term

| April 28, 2020

ACT Research says “Dealers are reporting that there are more trucks than buyers, which is not new news” According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes dropped just 1% month-over-month in March, with longer-term sales rising […]

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Penske Enhances Online Shopping and Buying Experience for Used Trucks

Penske Enhances Online Shopping and Buying Experience for Used Trucks

| April 23, 2020

 To support social distancing measures related to COVID-19, customers can search through an extensive online inventory Penske has rolled out a new and improved version of PenskeUsedTrucks.com. The upgraded website includes an enhanced online experience featuring responsive, adaptive design using a state-of-the-art digital platform that makes shopping, buying and financing a used truck online easy. “I am […]

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Preliminary Used Class 8 Volumes Contracted M/M in March, but Remained Positive Y/Y and YTD

Preliminary Used Class 8 Volumes Contracted M/M in March, but Remained Positive Y/Y and YTD

| April 15, 2020

ACT Research reports freight is falling and used truck sales and prices are expected to do the same Preliminary used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) contracted 8% month-over-month in 2020’s third month, according to the latest preliminary release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks published by ACT Research. Longer-term, […]

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New-Vehicle Prices Up Nearly 3% Year-Over-Year in March 2020, Despite COVID-19 Impact on the Economy

New-Vehicle Prices Up Nearly 3% Year-Over-Year in March 2020, Despite COVID-19 Impact on the Economy

| April 2, 2020

Prices Supported by Finance and Payment Deferral Incentives from Automakers and Captive Finance Companies The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $37,736 in March 2020. New-vehicle prices increased $972 (up 2.6%) from March 2019, while dropped $38 (down 0.1%) from last month. “While the automotive industry and broader U.S. economy were brought […]

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