The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is hoping a new social-media campaign rolled out Wednesday will help lawmakers realize what general public wants to see in the new transportation bill. Citizens are being asked to visit the AASHTO’s Facebook and YouTube pages and voice their transportation concerns and priorities. This is to […] [Read More]

Edmunds.com sifted through 2010 sales data to see which brand sold the most luxury units. Turns out, the brand that topped the charts for the eighth consecutive year was Lexus. But site officials discovered European competitors BMW and Mercedes-Benz closed the gap by enough last year that both brands could be poised to make a […] [Read More]

While 2010 was a tough year for Toyota, according to Kelley Blue Book, it could have been worse. Or at the very least, the recall troubles could have come at an even more inopportune time. Why? Well, according to the company’s analysis revealed in its special report “Toyota: One Year Later,” while the automaker’s annual sales […] [Read More]

On Tuesday, General Motors announced several leadership changes in its U.S. marketing operations that will become effective Feb. 1.   As part of the moves, Chris Perry has been appointed vice president of U.S. marketing, replacing Joel Ewanick. Perry will report to Ewanick, who was named global chief marketing officer on Dec. 17.   Perry, 50, […] [Read More]

The tail-end of the month could be a boon for auto dealers should consumers respond to what TrueCar.com has called the most ideal days to make a vehicle purchase in January. TrueCar projects that Jan. 31 will have the month’s strongest discounts off MSRP, with possible price reductions at 8.03 percent. Mere inches behind is […] [Read More]

The used-vehicle market in January has been more robust year-over-year across the board, and overall used sales in the U.S. are expected to improve more than 3 percent from the first month of 2010, according to CNW Research. Specifically, the market is projected to move more than 1.95 million used vehicles during the month, up […] [Read More]

Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana said Monday it is now providing its dealer customers with a series of smartphone applications to allow them to complete various finance-related tasks while on the go, including tapping into floor planning services. Dealers can also utilize DSC Unplugged for checking out titles and managing their accounts with DSC of Indiana. […] [Read More]

American Recovery Association leaders bolstered the agenda for the third annual North American Repossessors Summit in two ways. Not only does the event include a full program of topics lead by key industry leaders, but it also incorporates another education session for the Collateral Recovery and Remarketing Accreditation Program. This year’s summit is set for […] [Read More]

Credit unions continue to gain market share from traditional banks as consumers seek lower fees, competitive interest rates and more personal service. Many credit unions are offering a robust suite of services, including auto loans, as a way of winning and keeping clients. While credit union offerings have grown to match that of larger financial […] [Read More]

They exhibit more enthusiasm toward car shopping than their Generation X and baby boomer counterparts and show great loyalty to automotive brands. However, they often show apprehension about visiting dealers, and if treated poorly by a salesperson, Generation Y shoppers are also quick to turn away. And more importantly, a year from now, they will likely […] [Read More]