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Total consumer spending showed the strongest year-over-year growth since early January 2025. New retail vehicle sales have risen sharply, while used-vehicle sales show signs of stalling at a high weekly rate. Average auto loan rates moved lower in March and continued to decline in April.

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The growing Hispanic population in the United States presents both challenges and opportunities for the automotive aftermarket industry. Companies like Federated Auto Parts' member Gonzalez Auto Parts (GAP) recognize the necessity of bilingual communication, ensuring their employees and marketing materials reflect the diverse communities they serve.

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Last month overall used car prices increased for the first time in 2.5 years, but there were 20 models with significant price drops that represent an opportunity for used car buyers to save money. These used models lost between 6.8% and 17.2% of their value in the last 12 months, with electric vehicles – especially Teslas – dominating the list. iSeeCars analyzed the pricing of 1.4 million used cars to identify which models lost the most value over the past year.