Car Lister, a Web application that can allow dealers and consumers to list, buy and sell new and used vehicles directly from their mobile device, announced a partnership on Wednesday with eLEND Solutions to integrate its online credit application product into the platform. The companies explained that the partnership will provide Car Lister’s network of […] [Read More]

It appears as though OEMs and dealers may be missing some potential co-op marketing opportunities to reach the same potential customers. That’s according to Netsertive’s recent survey findings in “Kick Automotive Co-Op Into High Gear: Optimizing OEM Dollars for Video and Mobile Marketing,” which shows the discrepancy where dealers and OEMs prefer to spend their advertising dollars. “While […] [Read More]

Women visit 30 percent more dealerships than men prior to buying a car, according to a Women-Drivers.com study. Several reasons contribute to this difference. In a recent report from Kelley Blue Book, women are twice as likely as men to be undecided about which car they really want. Added to this is the fact that […] [Read More]

It’s that time of year again: the next generation is headed back to school and their variety of before- and after-school activities. Parents, family and friends looking at upgrading their vehicles will have this in mind this time of year, so Steve Halloran, the chief editor at CarGurus, has announced his company’s recommendations for them […] [Read More]

Joining the journey first started by ACA International, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as well as the Consumer Bankers Association, recently filed petitions for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, challenging several aspects of a declaratory ruling and order issued by the Federal Communications Commission this summer that officials believe […] [Read More]

The vehicle recovery sector of the automotive business is arguably one of the most difficult areas of the industry to navigate. The lines cross between areas such as financial compliance and consumer protection, with state and federal regulations governing every step of the way. As part of our inaugural Remarketing & Used-Car Industry’s 40 Under […] [Read More]

Three other factors besides vehicle dependability triggered a 34-percent spike during the past 12 years in the average time for a new vehicle to enter the used market for the first time. According to the latest report from the Used Car Guide division of J.D. Power, that average time moved from 48.2 months in 2003 […] [Read More]

Monthly certified pre-owned sales fell on a year-over-year basis for the first time since June 2014, but year-to-date sales are still more than 10 percent ahead and four brands posted best-ever sales results. There were 220,416 certified sales in August, which was off 1.1 percent from August 2014, according to a roundup of CPO sales from […] [Read More]

In 2008, the outset of arguably the worst economic crises since the Great Depression, Jack Cooper Holdings Corp. had 100 employees, says executive chairman Sarah Amico. Six years later, it had around 4,000. But perhaps the more inspiring find is what Amico learned while spending week after week interviewing top managers, executive and board members, […] [Read More]

New-car quality and durability has increased significantly over the past two decades, and this is having a strong impact on how these cars are bought and sold as used vehicles. The latest report from the Used Car Guide division of J.D. Power breaks these changes down into four key areas, one of which involves the […] [Read More]