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Will new tech help or hurt residuals?

James B. Treece is retail editor at Automotive News.
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By:
James B. Treece
April 18, 2018 05:00 AM

LAS VEGAS -- When figuring a vehicle's residual value, the traditional rule has been straightforward: The newer the technology on board, the faster the car or truck will depreciate.

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