AUGUST 19, 2020

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday August 19. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

One analyst says a lack of new-vehicle inventory is holding back sales, while another worries about consumer willingness and ability to buy.

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New-vehicle shortages and favorable financing conditions are driving increased consumer demand in the used-car market.

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A supplier of contact-free vehicle-inspection systems is hoping to sell more of its scanning equipment to dealers.

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The show went on, sorta, this year. Here is a gallery of the unofficial Woodward Dream Cruise's greatest hits.

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WardsAuto Industry Voices contributor Adam Armbruster gives his 2-minute video take on what's happening and what might happen in auto retailing.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

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OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.

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