Lehigh Valley Auto Auction

10/16/2026

Dealers, let's be careful out there! A routine test drive turned into a dealership's misery when a customer was rear-ended on the road.

https://autos.yahoo.com/people-and-culture/articles/car-salesman-recounts-nightmare-experience-160606833.html

A car salesman has taken to TikTok to recount a nightmare story in which a customer at his dealership had an unfortunate experience after going for a test drive. The last thing you expect on one of ... Read more

10/16/2026

Cox Automotive says shoppers are increasingly turning to older used vehicles as budgets tighten. Models eight to 10 years old are seeing price gains near 10% year over year, making careful sourcing and reconditioning especially important.

https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights/affordability-challenges-reshape-automotive-demand/

At this year’s Automotive News Congress in Detroit, in a panel moderated by Lindsay Van Hulle, Deputy Editor of Automotive News, I joined Claudia Márquez, chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor America, and Matt Weiss, vice president of analytics and…

10/15/2026

You don’t have to be at the auction to find your next inventory. Lehigh Valley Auto Auction lets dealers bid online for our DEALER-ONLY SALE on Wednesday evenings (5 p.m.), purchase vehicles remotely and arrange delivery. Browse upcoming sale inventory and bid from wherever you do business:

https://tools.lehighvalleyautoauction.com/components/report/presale/event_list/all

10/15/2026

More off-lease vehicles are heading back into the market, giving dealers a wider pool of potential inventory. The opportunity: identify desirable models early and price them competitively as wholesale supply grows.

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/off-lease-inventory-increases-by-21?_bhlid=085265f72d49480045007e3153dc879c551ed030

EVs nearing 20% of the supply (3 min. read)

10/14/2026

🚗 WELCOME PERUZZI TOYOTA TO LEHIGH VALLEY AUTO AUCTION! 🚗

We're excited to welcome Peruzzi Toyota of Hatfield, PA to the auction!

🔥 4 Featured Vehicles | Wednesday 10/14/26 at 5:00 PM!

🚙 B1 – 2016 Ford Expedition
🚙 B2 – 2014 Toyota RAV4
🚗 B3 – 2020 Hyundai Elantra
🚗 B4 – 2006 BMW 3 Series

Join us tonight and check out these vehicles along with the rest of our auction lineup!

📍 Lehigh Valley Auto Auction | Whitehall, PA
It's time to place your proxy bids. Join us in person or online via Edge Pipeline.
www.lehighvalleyautoauction.com

DEALERS ONLY — DON'T MISS IT!

10/14/2026

NIADA CEO Jeff Martin has been named a Warren Young Fellow by NAAA, recognizing his contributions to the automotive industry. Strong collaboration between dealer associations and auctions helps support independent dealers and the wholesale marketplace.

https://niada.com/dashboard/niada-ceo-jeff-martin-named-warren-young-fellow-by-national-auto-auction-association-naaa/

Congrats to our CEO Jeff Martin on being named a Warren Young Fellow by the National Auto Auction Association!  The honor was presented October 1, at the

10/14/2026

Auto fraud threatens dealership profitability and lender relationships. Dealers have successfully reduced exposure by strengthening identity checks, verifying documentation and collaborating with finance partners to flag suspicious applications before vehicles leave the lot.

https://nonprimetimes.com/rethinking-trust-in-subprime-finance-how-dealers-lenders-are-partnering-to-fight-fraud/

10/13/2026

New to the auction business? Lehigh Valley Auto Auction’s new dealer package can help you get started buying wholesale vehicles. Explore the requirements and resources available to make your first auction experience easier.

https://www.lehighvalleyautoauction.com/new-dealer-package

10/13/2026

Compact car inventory fell from 52 days’ supply in January to 36 days in August, while compact SUVs reached 44 days. Dealers may find opportunities in affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles as consumers continue to seek value.

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/inventory-of-compact-cars-drops-to-36-days-as-supply-drifts-to-larger-vehicles?_bhlid=8d11bf079ca9b198a9fe68817859603169c02427

Jominy: Sub-compact SUVs producing 60% brand loyalty (3 min. read)

10/12/2026

It's here to stay! AI is becoming a new showroom front door, with recommendations shaped by dealership websites, reviews and accurate business listings. Dealers should keep store information consistent and specific to improve visibility when shoppers ask their AI agent where to buy.

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/picking-favorites-how-dealers-are-landing-on-ai-s-short-list?_bhlid=72aeb8982f46d48d0a42480c8c7ad92e00be8a63

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