Black Book Auto

08/21/2026

Approximately 30% of VINs don't decode to a single trim level.

For dealers, lenders, insurers, and platforms, that ambiguity has real downstream consequences, from appraisal accuracy to collateral clarity to underwriting workflows.

Here's why VIN-level precision matters more than ever: https://www.blackbook.com/why-vin-level-data-matters-in-automotive-decisioning/

Discover why VIN-level data is critical and how Black Book Enhanced Vehicle Matching supports more confident decisioning.

08/17/2026

The auto market is moving fast. Inventory levels, EV adoption, and shifting buyer behavior are all changing the game.

Staying competitive takes more than experience. It takes the right tools.

Here are three dealer favorites from Black Book and what each one does for your bottom line.

08/14/2026

Is your platform running on the right data?

Black Book's API delivers vehicle values, history-adjusted valuations, and market insights directly into your software, so your team is pricing, lending, and managing risk with the most current data available.

No manual lookups. No lag.

Explore the API: blackbook.com/api/

08/11/2026

Market values just took a bigger hit than usual—and it's accelerating.

Values declined -0.57%, more than double the pre-pandemic seasonal average of -0.25%. Car values fell -0.46% and Truck/SUV values declined -0.61%, while auction conversion increased four percentage points to 58%.

Get the full report for week ending August 8th through the link commented below.

08/10/2026

A VIN tells you what vehicle it is. It doesn't always tell you what it's worth.

Approximately 30% of VINs don't decode to a single trim level, and that ambiguity shows up in appraisals, loan originations, insurance workflows, and remarketing decisions.

Incomplete data isn't just an inconvenience. It's a portfolio risk.

Black Book's VIN Decoding & Enhanced Vehicle Matching closes that gap automatically, matching every 17-digit VIN to a precise configuration using AI, OEM build data, and millions of daily records.

08/07/2026

Every deal you make is shaped by a series of decisions. Some lead to clear wins. Others, to near misses. The difference? The quality of the data driving those decisions.

That’s where Black Book Cherry comes in.

It is designed to power your strategy with precision, insight, and mobile convenience.

08/05/2026

See the Market Insights: https://www.blackbook.com/market-insights/market-insights-8-4-26/

08/04/2026

View the July Market Insights Recap: https://www.blackbook.com/market-insights/market-insights-7-28-26/

08/03/2026

Our Enhanced Vehicle Matching (EVM) solution is changing the way you buy vehicles and manage your inventory.

Here’s what you can do with Black Book’s VIN Decoding and Enhanced Vehicle Matching (EVM) tools: https://www.blackbook.com/the-real-benefits-of-enhanced-vehicle-matching-evm/

07/31/2026

Vehicle values don't stay static, and neither should your data.

We help you track what your collateral is actually worth, updated continuously with real market data.

Talk to a product specialist: blackbook.com/product-specialist/