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Tag: electric vehicles

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May U.S. auto sales reach 16.2M SAAR

May U.S. auto sales topped forecasts, with American Honda leading the way at a nearly double-digit

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Used-vehicle values rise 1.8% 

Used-vehicle values rose in April as tax refunds supported sales and prices followed seasonal patterns. The

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Podcast: Originations rise in Q1 as affordability challenges, EV demand grow 

In the first quarter, the auto finance industry balanced strong auto loan originations with persistent affordability

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Polaris North American sales up 10.5% YoY

Polaris’ sales rose in the first quarter, especially in North America, as shipments and pricing improved

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Tesla lease penetration drops to 1% in Q1

Tesla’s lease penetration dropped in the first quarter despite increased deliveries and production compared to a

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Arc targets commercial marine financing amid electric boat market expansion

Electric boat manufacturer Arc Boat is expanding into commercial marine, creating new opportunities for asset-based financing

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Electric boat market booms amid wider retail slowdowns

The financial performance of electric boat makers has improved despite constraints in the wider marine industry.

Johnnie Martinez II

Electric speed boat maker expands to defense with new funding

Los Angeles-based electric powerboat maker Arc Boat Company has raised $50 million to finance its expansion

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Credit Union Auto Lending Surges

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Market Data

Auto Loan Rate Index

Today

6.85%

+0.15%

Lease Penetration

MTD

28.4%

+2.1%

Subprime Approvals

MTD

42.7%

-1.3%

Days to Finance

MTD

718

+3

Days to Finance

MTD

38

+2

Days to Finance

MTD

142 bps

-8

Last updated: March 30, 2026, 2:45 PM EST

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