CDG Bites: Amazon Is Officially Selling Cars, Tekion Files Lawsuit Against CDK Global, Used Car Demand Stays High

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This week's top stories:

1. Amazon officially starts selling new Hyundai vehicles online

2. Prime auto loan borrowers lean toward the used car market

3. Wholesale used car prices up year-over-year in November

4. Dealer reputations improve online, but customers still have gripes

5. CDK Global fires back at Tekion’s anti-trust lawsuit

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