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Used-Car Prices On A Steady Decline As Inflation Cools

Used-Car Prices On A Steady Decline As Inflation Cools

By ZeroHedge – Jul 19, 2023, 1:00 PM CDT

  • The Manheim used-car price index, owned by Cox Automotive, has dropped 11.1% from July 2022 to 213.1, its lowest level since August 2021.

  • All major market segments have seen declines in the first half of July, with compact cars seeing the largest drop at 15%, indicating a return to normalcy in the used and new car markets.

  • Despite this drop, used vehicle prices are still notably higher than pre-Covid levels, which is good news for consumers but bad for those who bought vehicles during the Covid boom and
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Used Cars

Aerospace Company DOMAERO Takes Controlled Risks Thanks to Numeric Simulation

Aerospace Company DOMAERO Takes Controlled Risks Thanks to Numeric Simulation

DOMAERO, a French aerospace supplier est. in 1990, is specialized in sheet metal forming for the civil, defense, and space markets. Its customers, playing aerospace OEM and tier 1, recognize DOMAERO’s know-how in the field of thin titanium sheet forming for the lightening of aerostructures. The company also works with the typical materials in the field (aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel).

Simulation as a tool for action.

Ever since they started to use AutoForm in 2021, simulation has undeniably been a tool that has helped DOMAERO get out of its comfort zone: Christophe Bompard, CEO, tells us that without it, they

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Used car buying guide: Bentley Brooklands

Used car buying guide: Bentley Brooklands

The Brooklands, like its 1930s forebear, was designed to be used. It is a sumptuous grand tourer that looks its best when heroically fly-spattered, rather than pampered on a trailer.

It was built for a world that no longer exists, using expertise and techniques that are being subsumed by automation. As a compelling expression of a bygone age, the Brooklands deserves to be celebrated.

An owner’s view

Simon Mahony: “I used to own a Mulsanne, but I just saw the prices tumbling, so I replaced it with the Brooklands. I love its coupé styling. It’s just a wonderful car, quite

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RA-Metal DP600 Internal Reinforcement Case Study Brazil Tooling

RA-Metal DP600 Internal Reinforcement Case Study Brazil Tooling

RA-METAL FERRAMENTARIA is already conquering space in the Brazilian stamping scene by attracting and retaining new customers. The company is situated in Limeira, about 150 km from the state capital São Paulo. They have strategically prioritized development in the engineering sector to meet customers’ tooling demands for stamped parts.

Backed by a complete engineering structure focused on stamping simulation, the company also benefits from comprehensive building resources, with 1500 square meters of floor space, including eight machining centers, grinding machines, wire erosion, three tryout presses, as well as a metrology laboratory equipped with a 3D arm and a CMM (Coordinate

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