Analysis
Subaru Announces a Return to Share the Love Campaign
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, 04:03 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Subaru of America recently announced the return of its Share the Love Event. The automaker, which recently set an all-time sales record, indicated it will continue its mission to give back to charities in need. This is the third year the automaker has hosted this event. [Read More]
Happy Thanksgiving from the Auto Remarketing Team
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, 03:50 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
After this Used Car Manager e-newsletter, Auto Remarketing and SubPrime Auto Finance News will go dark Thursday and Friday to celebrate the holiday with our family. However, Auto Remarketing Canada will be published as usual on Friday. We will pick back up on Monday morning when our readers can expect a new edition of Auto Remarketing […] [Read More]
GM Securities Attorney Speaks Out about IPO
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, 06:58 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
As an attorney for General Motors who specializes in securities work, when it came to the automaker’s initial public offering, Robert Shrosbree had his work cut out for him. “This began back in May when we started interviewing underwriters,” he explained on the Faces of GM Blog. Since that time, Shrosbree indicated he has been […] [Read More]
Innovative Funding Services Names New Director of Ops
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, 06:56 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
In what the company described as a response to broadening expansion, Innovative Funding Services recently promoted one its executives to director of operations. Taking on the role at the financing company for lessors and fleet-management businesses is Robert Rohner. When IFS moved to its new location on Burnett Road in Austin, Texas, last year, management […] [Read More]
Which Days Are Most Ideal for Car Buying?
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, 06:56 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Although Nov. 30 is considered to be the month’s most ideal day for finding new-vehicle deals, TrueCar.com found that there will be strong discounts on Saturday and Sunday, as well. A year ago, the best day for buying a new vehicle in November was Black Friday, which of course is the day after Thanksgiving. [Read More]
J.D. Power: Portable GPS Devices Still Popular in Vehicles with Factory Navigation Equipment
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, 06:55 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
A significant amount of vehicle owners still like to use an alternative GPS device even if factory-installed navigation systems already are in their units. The 2010 J.D. Power and Associates U.S. Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study revealed 36 percent of owners of factory-installed navigation systems also own a portable navigation device. The study also determined […] [Read More]
Facebook Responds After It Finds Itself in Middle of Debt Collection Lawsuit
Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, 05:11 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
A debt collection agency is being charged with doing more than just poking a friend on Facebook. A Florida woman has filed suit against MarkOne in a Florida court claiming the company went far beyond the usual phone calls in an attempt to recoup $362 for an unpaid vehicle loan. The company allegedly contacted the […] [Read More]
NAF Association Welcomes DRN, MVTRAC for Webinar
Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, 03:45 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Top executives from Digital Recognition Network and MVTRAC are taking advantage of an opportunity from the National Automotive Finance Association to educate lenders and repo agents about the capability of license plate recognition technology. The NAF Association is hosting them for an hourlong Webinar on Dec. 1 beginning at 2 p.m. EST. Cort DeHart, president […] [Read More]
What Are the Lease Penetration Levels by Automaker?
Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, 09:00 AM
Auto Remarketing Editor Joe Overby
Several automakers pulled out of leasing during the widespread auto and economic crises in the last two years, but it appears leasing has made a healthy comeback in 2010. Shedding some light on the current strength of leasing, CNW Research offered some insight into the lease market in its latest Retail Automotive Summary, in addition to providing Auto […] [Read More]
WomenCertified Auto Gains New President
Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, 08:57 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
WomenCertified announced its new president for the WomenCertified Auto division. Appointed to the post is James Lawyer, who has significant experience in the auto industry, including his role as CarSoup.com’s head of new business development and strategic partnering. As some may be aware, WomenCertified Auto is a consumer advocate for female consumers. It aims to […] [Read More]
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