Retail News
ACS Launches Feature for Dealers to Provide More Online Payment Options
-- September 04, 2008
CINCINNATI — Automobile Consumer Services, a provider of direct-to-consumer leasing, has launched a new service that can allow dealers to offer ... [ Full Story ]
GM Strikes Deal with SiSTeR Technologies, Extends Employee Pricing
-- September 03, 2008
DETROIT — General Motors Certified Used Vehicles announced Wednesday that it has partnered with SiSTeR Technologies to provide ... [ Full Story ]
O'Brien Auto Group Completes Deal to Purchase Four Stores
-- September 02, 2008
BELLEVUE, Wash. — O'Brien Auto Group announced it has officially expanded its footprint into Oregon. The company finalized the purchase of ... [ Full Story ]
Consumer Reports Analyzes Incentive Programs
-- August 28, 2008
NEW YORK — As many automakers introduce end-of-summer deals, Consumer Reports' Auto Price Service recently evaluated 2,014 national incentives across all vehicle segments. What did the publication find? ... [ Full Story ]
Edmunds.com: New-Vehicle Sales Recovery Not Likely
-- August 28, 2008
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Despite a slim uptick in new-vehicle sales from a month ago, Edmunds.com analysts don't foresee any ... [ Full Story ]
LeasePlan USA Names New CEO
-- August 27, 2008
ATLANTA — LeasePlan USA announced a major leadership shift on Wednesday, as David Dahm is stepping down as chief executive officer but will remain with the company as ... [ Full Story ]
IntelliChoice.com Identifies Best Values for Large Cars
-- August 26, 2008
CAMPBELL, Calif. — On Tuesday, IntelliChoice.com released details on which large cars offer the best value, looking at such factors as ownership cost, retained value, fuel efficiency and ... [ Full Story ]
Kbb.com Names Best Used and New Rides for Students
-- August 25, 2008
IRVINE, Calif. — As high school and college students head back to the classroom, Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com is helping dealers reach out to this important consumer demographic. To accomplish this, the site's editors have selected ... [ Full Story ]
LeaseTrader.com: SUV Lease Takeover Interest Climbs
-- August 25, 2008
MIAMI — While SUV and truck lessees are exiting contracts to move into smaller segments, there are substantially more consumers who are ... [ Full Story ]
AYES Hosts Annual Conference, Names Top Instructor
-- August 25, 2008
TROY, Mich. — The Automotive Youth Educational Systems organization recently held its 13th annual AYES Training Conference, where it announced its 2008 SPX/AYES Instructor of the Year Award, in addition to offering a multitude of best-practices seminars. Taking home the honor of top instructor was ...
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CarsDiva.com Introduces Special Site for New Crossover
-- August 25, 2008
PHILADELPHIA — CarsDiva.com founder Demetra Markopoulos has launched a new online social network specifically tailored to enthusiasts and retailers of ... [ Full Story ]
Southeast Toyota Distributors Names New Group VP, GM
-- August 21, 2008
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — Southeast Toyota Distributors, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, has appointed a new group vice president and assistant general manager. Promoted to the position is ... [ Full Story ]
What Are Best Deals for August?
-- August 20, 2008
CAMPBELL, Calif. — Even though gas prices have dropped recently, automakers continue to offer significant rebates on many trucks and SUVs, according to IntelliChoice.com's latest "Best Deals of the Month" report. However, one of the large-vehicle segment winners in August may not be around for ... [ Full Story ]
CyberCalc Names Leader of Lease Training Program
-- August 20, 2008
DALLAS — CyberCalc announced earlier this week that it its turning to a leasing industry veteran to help demonstrate how used-vehicle leasing and Arbitrage can be beneficial even in times of significant lease pullbacks. Appointed to head up CyberCalc's dealer and lender training program is ... [ Full Story ]
GM Extends CPO Program's Warranty Plan, Brings Back Employee Pricing
-- August 19, 2008
DETROIT — Late Tuesday afternoon, General Motors announced a significant change to the bumper-to-bumper warranty programs available in its GM Certified Used and Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles programs. The automaker now offers ... [ Full Story ]
Edmunds.com Examines Consumer Fallout from Lease Pullback
-- August 19, 2008
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Changes in its affordability and availability will likely force consumers to alter the way they shop for a lease, according to ... [ Full Story ]
A Glimpse into the Purchasing Plans for Lessees
-- August 18, 2008
BANDON, Ore. — Apparently, automakers and lenders aren't the only ones who have changed plans recently when it comes to leasing. According to CNW Research, many lessees might do some "tap dances" of their own when their current contracts end. What exactly will they do? ... [ Full Story ]
DCH Auto Group Opens New Store
-- August 18, 2008
SAN DIEGO — DCH Auto Group celebrated the grand opening of a new Honda dealership on Monday in Lemon Grove, Calif., marking the group's ... [ Full Story ]
NADAGuides.com Names Top Models for Students
-- August 14, 2008
COSTA MESA, Calif. — To help dealers better connect students with the right vehicles in the coming weeks, NADAguides.com has introduced its ... [ Full Story ]
NADA's Newest Directors
-- August 13, 2008
McLEAN, Va. — The National Automobile Dealers Association announced that new NADA directors have been chosen in ... [ Full Story ]