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	FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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3.	Lots Fill as Sales Drop Cox Automotive's analysis shows new car sales dropped 25% between December and January.

4.	Thinking About Selling Your Business? Here's a primer on what you should consider, reports F&I Showroom.

Upstream: Auto Industry Cyber Attacks Rising

Cybersecurity firm Upstream, which specializes in the auto industry, says cyberattacks are growing as more software-laden vehicles and electric-vehicle charging stations proliferate, expanding opportunities for bad actors trying to profit from ransomware.

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