Online auto shopping activity is on the rise and could be leading to a climb in floor traffic for dealers. After two consecutive months of decline, the Dataium Auto Shopper Intensity Index turned upward in June, indicating stronger sales volumes for the industry during the next 45 to 60 days. Highlights from June’s ASI index […] [Read More]

On Monday, Edmunds.com rolled out its awards spotlighting the 2011 model-year vehicles with the lowest five-year ownership costs, and two brands, in particular, stood out from their peers. Across the 23 categories of the 2011 Lowest True Cost to Own Awards, Honda took five spots and Ford notched four honors. Breaking it down, Honda was […] [Read More]

To determine what vehicle buffs believe is the best muscle car, intake manifold and more, eBay Motors rolled out its second annual People’s Picks campaign. Now running through Sept. 30, eBay Motors explained People’s Picks gives car lovers the chance to vote on the best vehicles, parts and accessories with an international audience. Voters are […] [Read More]

Sometimes mixing together veteran repossession agents and forwarding companies can create a combative situation. But that’s not the approach Time Finance Adjusters’ executive director takes. In fact, Ron Brown told Auto Remarketing that he has “no problem with forwarders. I admire them as a matter of fact.” For example, Brown shared that he counts David […] [Read More]

Skip-tracing expert Alex Price is offering several chances this week to learn more strategies to find debtors and vehicles. In his role as national sales director and training manager of MasterFiles, Price is holding five free sessions titled, “Learn How to Turn Skip-Tracing into Skip-Collecting.” The first hour-long Webinar begins today at 2 p.m. ET.  […] [Read More]

In a Webinar geared toward credit unions and other auto lending institutions, NorthLegal Training and Publications plans to outline several questions that should be answered in order for a vehicle recovery to be processed legally. The session titled, “Repossessions: Before You Pick Up Collateral,” is set for Thursday at 1 p.m. ET. The agenda includes […] [Read More]

Stemming from a belief that used-vehicle prices likely peaked in June, NADA Used Car Guide insisted average trade-in values of many popular, fuel-efficient small units from the 2006-2009 model years are still expected to be higher next month than when the year started. In fact, senior analyst Jonathan Banks projected these average trade-in values to […] [Read More]

While often the reference for used-vehicle sales data, CNW Research late last week shared projections about how July new-vehicles sales might settle and why. CNW thinks there will be 1.105 million new sales this month, a figure that would represent a 5.3-percent rise from July of last year. President Art Spinella used that July prediction […] [Read More]

The auto buyer landscape may be shifting toward a younger generation these days, but Baby Boomers still yield quite a bit of power. Many in this generation — those buyers born between 1947 and 1965 — have greater flexibility when it comes to time and money, thanks to an empty nest at home and more […] [Read More]

WomenCertified is calling for dealers throughout the country to nominate their respective stores for an upcoming listing that will honor those that show the most remarkable customer service. To vie for a spot on the list of Top Dealerships for Outstanding Customer Experience by WomenCertified, dealers can go to www.womencertified.com/topdealerships and fill out the form. WomenCertified […] [Read More]