Though spring was still about two weeks off, wholesale auto activity hummed last week like a bee browsing fresh flowers. Black Book analysts noted healthy activity across most segments. Get their full weekly report here.
Black Book: Weekly Market Update
Both vehicle values and conversion rates sped up last week as two segments outperformed in the pre-spring burst of buying.
March 10, 2026
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