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Analysis
Upcoming CPO Forum to Roll Out With a Bang
Friday, Sep. 21, 2012, 05:58 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The CPO Forum is drawing near, and the speaker list continues to grow. The event's lineup touts some of the top automakers in the business and industry experts, who will share their take on reputation management and advertising strategies specifically tailored to the certified pre-owned market. And when the event gets rolling in the fall, […] [Read More]
DesRosiers: Sales Growth for Canadian Dealers Slows in Q2, but Stores Remain Ahead of Year-Ago Pace
Thursday, Sep. 20, 2012, 03:47 PM
Auto Remarketing Editor Joe Overby
New-car dealers enjoyed double-digit year-over-year retail sales growth in the first quarter, and dealers in the used-car, recreational motor vehicle and parts subsectors climbed an average of 7.6 percent, according to Statistics Canada information cited by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. However, that momentum wasn't nearly as strong in the following months. [Read More]
J.D. Power: Canadian Purchase Intent Moves Toward New-Car Side
Thursday, Sep. 20, 2012, 02:47 PM
Auto Remarketing Editor Joe Overby
If the latest Automotive Analyst Note from J.D. Power and Associates’ Canadian Automotive Practice is any indication, the Canadian new-vehicle market could steal some traction from the used-car side in the next year. The firm indicated that for shoppers planning on buying within 12 months, just over 60 percent intend to purchase new. This is […] [Read More]
Santander to Acquire DriveTime Through $700M Deal
Thursday, Sep. 20, 2012, 05:59 AM
Nick Zulovich
A regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed that DriveTime Automotive Group its shareholders and certain affiliates entered into definitive agreements with Santander Consumer USA. Officials from the group that mainly caters to subprime buyers explained that DT Acceptance Corp. and its subsidiary, DT Credit Co., will sell its finance receivable portfolio, which […] [Read More]
Trade-In Equity Climbs; Impact on Sales?
Thursday, Sep. 20, 2012, 05:58 AM
Auto Remarketing Editor Joe Overby
Many consumers are coming into the dealership with more equity in their trade-ins these days, and that will likely convert pent-up demand into actual sales, says NADA Used Car Guide executive automotive analyst Jonathan Banks. Several used models are seeing stronger trade-in equity because of the drop in used supply, solid demand and a boost […] [Read More]
Mojo Motors: Discrepancies Exist Between Used-Car Customers’ Searches and Ultimate Buys
Wednesday, Sep. 19, 2012, 05:59 AM
Nancy Pardue
The used vehicles that customers search for online may not be the ones they end up buying — that’s the initial indication of data compiled by vehicle shopping site Mojo Motors. The company spoke exclusively to Auto Remarketing on Tuesday, noting that a preliminary study of its search and purchase data reveals discrepancies in used-car […] [Read More]
Swapalease Survey Lists Top 10 Reasons Drivers Exit a Lease
Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2012, 03:38 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Dealers probably have heard concern from customers about mileage constraints being one of the biggest drawbacks when leasing a new vehicle. However, a recent national leasing survey from Swapalease.com showed those concerns appear to be diminishing significantly. In fact, apprehension about mileage allowances ranked seventh out of 10 for today's top reasons why people want […] [Read More]
Iowa Attorney General, Independent Dealer Settle Dispute Over Alleged Illegal Repossessions
Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2012, 03:25 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Iowa attorney general Tom Miller recently announced one of the state’s independent dealers has agreed to stop what was alleged to be illegal repossessions of vehicles. In an agreement with the consumer protection division, called an assurance of discontinuance, Miller alleged that Goldy’s Auto of Ottumwa, Iowa, illegally attempted to have customers waive their rights […] [Read More]
RISC’s Certified Asset Recovery Specialist Certification Program Gains Illinois Approval
Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2012, 03:22 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Recovery Industry Services Co. recently learned the Illinois edition of the Certified Asset Recovery Specialist certification program has been approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission, the agency responsible for enforcement of the new Illinois Collateral Recovery Act. RISC highlighted that Illinois is the third state to endorse the CARS program as “home study,” with Florida […] [Read More]
In-Depth Look at Used-Car Market on Tap for Joint NRC-Re3 Session
Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2012, 03:11 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
During the Used Car Week series of conferences this fall, attendees of the Re3 event and the National Remarketing Conference will come together for a joint session offering a comprehensive look into the broad spectrum of impacts and events shaping the used-vehicle industry in the past year. [Read More]
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