Wholesale automotive value declines slowed last week, as is normal for a slowed holiday week. Black Book analysts found positive signs amid depreciation. Read their full report here.
Black Book: Weekly Market Update
Two car segments bucked the value-decrease trend last week.
December 2, 2025
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