Black Book, a division of Hearst Business Media that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation, residual value forecast, and advanced custom data analytics solutions, today introduced its next generation ValuEngine platform with a new, easy-to-navigate web interface. ValuEngine is a real-time collateral valuation tool allowing automotive industry professionals, lenders, OEMs, and dealers the ability to value their entire portfolio through a secure, on-demand, self-service…

According to Black Book® data, the average price of a used vehicle for model years 2011-2015 increased in value by 0.4% in April. Cars overall saw an increase in value by 0.7% versus trucks, which saw a 0.3% increase. All vehicles are averaging a 12-month depreciation change of –16.9% entering May.

In April, Sporty Cars performed the strongest, increasing their value by 1.8%. Vehicles in the Sporty Car category include the Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, BMW…