DAILY: Compact, mid-sized used-car prices forecast to peak in next few weeks | GM sees new models spurring rebound from lower U.S. market share | March new-car purchases set new record for average mpg

DAILY NEWSLETTER April 10, 2012

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Compact, mid-sized used-car prices forecast to peak in next few weeks DETROIT -- Trade-in values of compact and mid-sized used cars are expected to peak over the next few weeks, a senior analyst at NADA Used Car Guide predicts, citing a shortage of used-vehicle inventory, rising gasoline prices and demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. >> story  Published: Apr 10 2:08 pm U.S. Eastern time Advertisement Larry H. Miller Group Featured at Automotive Customer Centricity Summit Does Digital Marketing Drive Showroom Traffic? Digital enables reduced marketing spend, but is it capable of driving the traffic required to improve sales? Paul Nygaard, SVP - Marketing will share the LHM experience with Digital focusing on their strategy, tactics, and the ultimate test - "Does it sell more cars?" For more info visit www.tlsummits.com GM sees new models spurring rebound from lower U.S. market share DETROIT (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. Vice Chairman Stephen Girsky said last week the automaker wasn't panicking over its U.S. market share slide. Ohio dealer Robert Morris III sees why. "There's a little bit of new-product lag involved and you ... >> story  Published: Apr 10 9:02 am U.S. Eastern time March new-car purchases set new record for average mpg, study says DETROIT -- The average fuel economy for new vehicles purchased in the United States rose to a record 24.1 mpg in March, from 23.9 the previous month, researchers at the University of Michigan said. ... >> story  Published: Apr 10 11:18 am U.S. Eastern time Follow Automotive News

... Auto stocks tumble again as markets stage broad, steep decline ... Lithia, Sonic are hardest-hit retailers ... Toyota, Honda, Nissan least scathed ... Price Daily change 52-week high / low General Motors 23.71 -2.05% 33.47 / 19.00 Ford 11.79 -3.52% 16.18 / 9.05 Top Performers Price Daily change 52-week high / low Nissan* 20.15 -0.93% 22.23 / 16.18 Toyota* 80.92 -0.95% 87.15 / 60.37 Honda* 35.58 -1.52% 41.23 / 27.52 General Motors 23.71 -2.05% 33.47 / 19.00 Tesla 32.46 -2.08% 39.95 / 21.50 Bottom Performers Price Daily change 52-week high / low Lithia 24.49 -6.46% 27.51 / 13.57 Tower International 10.61 -5.69% 18.33 / 9.45 Sonic 16.98 -4.98% 19.05 / 10.11 American Axle 10.58 -4.51% 13.44 / 6.77 CarMax 31.36 -4.33% 35.17 / 22.77 » Check the latest automotive stock listings

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