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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, Nov. 24. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Honda, Lexus Capture ALG Residual Value Awards

The J.D. Power U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards recognize vehicle models projected to hold the highest percentage of their manufacturer’s suggested retail price following one to three years of ownership.

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Tight Supplies Could Keep Calif. Registrations Below 2 Million Units in 2022

Based on historical trends, a 4Q SAAR of 13 million units is equivalent to 365,000 new vehicle registrations in California, down 17% from 4Q ‘20, reports California Auto Outlook.

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3.

NJ Dealership Closes While Customer Waits 6 Months for License Plates

“I am taking a $2,500 loss now because my warranty through (JAB Automotive of Old Bridge) is no good. I just want my plates and registration and never have to deal with them again,” Patricia McKenzie tells NJ.com.

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How the Chip Shortage is Impacting Car Buyer Behavior
The chip shortage has had major impacts on the automotive inventory, but just how disruptive to car buyer behavior? Consumer research compares shoppers’ attitudes when impacts were first realized to their buying behavior now that awareness is more widespread.

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Hyundai Wins Informa’s ‘OEM of the Year’

Hyundai received the award last week during Informa's Automotive Tech Week, held remotely and in Novi, MI. Judges cited the automaker's massive strides in product quality, technology and styling, while retaining the value quotient that has always been core for the company.

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Kenosha Dealership Says Rittenhouse Wasn't Asked to Guard Property

The testimony of brothers Sahil and Anmol Khindri was part of prosecutors' efforts to paint Kyle Rittenhouse as a vigilante teenager, accused of fatally shooting two men, one of them in a Car Source parking lot. A Wisconsin jury acquitted Rittenhouse last week. 

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

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Tom Murphy at tmurphy@wardsauto.com. 

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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