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Recalls fell in the second quarter, affecting the fewest units in years. One cause category also fell: https://loom.ly/GiifHL4

Eric "Frenchy" Mélon, who many of our readers know from his years in the industry, was recently promoted. Find out what he's doing now: https://loom.ly/HNpTSgo

Bobit Dealer Group just announced the winners of its 2024 Dealers' Choice Awards. See how the companies stacked up in the voting: https://loom.ly/Hmt5dbo

Post-pandemic driving patterns seem to have settled in for the long haul. Learn who's driving the most these days and a significant vehicle age segment, according to a new AAA report: https://loom.ly/-tHcfuQ

Credit for vehicle purchases has fallen four straight months as the industry awaits an expected interest rate decrease in September: https://loom.ly/rSVlZE8

Automotive consumers are trying different tactics to lower their insurance costs. For one, they're sometimes paying out of pocket for damage their current insurers would've covered: https://loom.ly/Tnydh3k

The wholesale market continued shifting last week. Black Book explains the dynamics: https://loom.ly/A5Lp0OM

As summer fades, new-vehicle sales are holding their own, according to one estimate. The early view observed just one industry metric blip: https://loom.ly/DqE4e4M

To save money, big numbers of auto consumers are shopping for new insurers and paying for accident repairs out of pocket: https://loom.ly/Tnydh3k

New research shows auto consumers aren't always impressed with automakers' latest gizmos. Learn what types of things work and which ones don't: https://loom.ly/FX5Dvuw

If auto dealers retool their stores to make shopping more inviting for women, they can increase their appeal for all customers, one expert suggests: https://loom.ly/GeV62RE

Wholesale prices continued on a bit of a roller-coaster ride last week. Black Book explains the mixed activity by sector: https://loom.ly/DXuep-E

Getting credit to buy a car isn't getting easier, according to the latest market stats, which show a streak of tightened conditions: https://loom.ly/rSVlZE8

Electric-vehicle charging on the road seems to be getting easier, with two straight quarters of satisfaction improvement. There are still wrinkles to work out, though: https://loom.ly/c3CpMjA

Ford is now in the bicycle business, and one of its new line will be sold only through its dealers: https://loom.ly/ublzHp0

Guess which automaker tops the list of the longest lasting vehicles. Beyond brand, there are also certain segments that dominate the ranking of the 30 most likely to hit 250K miles: https://loom.ly/FfYVeNY

Wholesale prices kept market watchers on their toes last week. Black Book explains in its weekly roundup: https://loom.ly/MLKFT2E

BMW is using its owner app to plant seeds of electrification in consumer minds: https://loom.ly/FW78ulU

Consumers are finding new vehicles more affordable, thanks to market normalization this year. In fact, the average loan rate recently fell to its lowest point in 12 months: https://loom.ly/StMO-_M

Ford launched several electric bikes inspired by two of its longtime brands. One of them will be available only through dealers:

After weeks of decline, wholesale prices are stabilizing. Black Book gives the lowdown on the no-more-down: https://loom.ly/_VTNkXM

Thefts of many Hyundai and Kia America models have dropped sharply since the automakers started updating software in models prone to getting picked up: https://loom.ly/_ru5lt0

Nissan is joining a growing list of carmakers trying to cool things down. Check out the special paint it's been testing: https://loom.ly/_JiDuI0

An essential element in electric-vehicle sales rests in charging options, a new report advises. At least one automaker has put that capability in the vehicle itself: https://loom.ly/aIziB-w

Trent White of the Automotive Training Academy by Assurant presents a better option to offer cash buyers in the F&I office - the one pay lease. He explains in this article, which includes a link to his video on the topic: https://loom.ly/IaTauys

Ferrari is expanding acceptance of cryptocurrencies as payment for its luxury cars after introducing the option in the U.S. about nine months ago: https://loom.ly/Yh-7Xok

New research shows that lighted crosswalks are much safer for pedestrians because they cue in drivers far better than those in low-light areas after dark, the conditions present during most pedestrian deaths in motor vehicle collisions: https://loom.ly/DCqkKB4

After the new-car smell wears off a little, what do consumers think of their new rides? Many are thinking better things nowadays than they have in a while, according to a fresh J.D. Power survey. Find out which aspect is still getting dings, though: https://loom.ly/8sMKaQ4

See which electric vehicles earned flying colors in Autotrader's latest top 10 for this evolving segment: https://loom.ly/tDQ4h4s

Automotive industry regulatory expert Jim Ganther of Mosaic Compliance Services continues his guidance on the pending FTC CARS Rule in this second-installment analysis. If the courts allow the rule to take effect, what would that look like for auto dealers?: https://loom.ly/Q3BGyrE