DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — To the professionals in the repossession industry — and yes there are hundreds of them in this business — there's nothing funny or entertaining about Operacion Repo, so-called "reality TV."  Although it slips by pretty quickly in the credits, it has a disclaimer up front that the scenes are staged, coyly referring to them […] [Read More]

DALLAS — The American Recovery Association deemed its recent North American Repossessors Summit a triumph as hundreds of recovery agencies and industry service providers gathered for a two-day event of constructive dialogue. The sold-out summit on March 13 and 14 drew more than 300 attendees who participated in various panel discussions and listened to speakers from […] [Read More]

DETROIT — Ed Whitacre, chairman and chief executive officer of General Motors, said late last week that his company plans to make its second quarterly loan payment to the U.S. Treasury and Export Development Canada on Wednesday, ahead of schedule. More specifically, Whitacre said, "In keeping with our commitments to the U.S. and Canadian and Ontario taxpayers, […] [Read More]

CHICAGO — Cars.com officials cited ongoing negative publicity surrounding Toyota recalls as the primary reason the automaker's units are dropping in popularity on the Web site. In fact, the site found that the Toyota Camry — which once owned its largest share of consumer contacts to dealers among midsize sedans during the height of Cash for Clunkers — […] [Read More]

SAN FRANCISCO — State Treasurer Bill Lockyer brought together a panel of fellow California leaders last week in San Francisco for a public hearing to investigate the potential impact of Toyota's plans to shut down its New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. vehicle plant in Freemont, Calif. The panel collected information and heard testimony from a variety […] [Read More]

BANDON, Ore. — The success of the auto sales recovery may hinge on the re-emergence of one pivotal group of vehicle shoppers that went into a "recession hibernation" during 2009, according to CNW Research. Who holds the keys to a market rebound? Why it's women, of course, according to CNW. So it's good news for the industry […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — On Thursday, Kelley Blue Book rolled out its 2010 Brand Image Awards, which honor the brands that consumers perceive to be the best when it comes to certain qualities or attributes — such as comfort, performance, family-friendliness and prestige, just to name few categories. The awards, which are in their third year, honor automakers […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Bringing in thousands of readers to AutoRemarketing.com this past week were details about the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. An analysis by AAA about what vehicles are best for commuters also drew strong interest. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week are: 1. Which Auto Brands Are Most […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — March auto sales will likely be lifted by the significant lease and low-interest finance offers that automakers have rolled out in droves, according to Edmunds.com. In fact, March is projected to have heavier incentive spending that either of the first two months of the year, officials noted. "Many of the major automakers […] [Read More]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — In an effort to help dealers cultivate an image separate from the Dodge Brand, Ram Truck is launching its new marketing and advertising campaign on a variety of platforms. The goal is to capture more market share for its 2010 Ram Heavy Duty. Brand executives believe this strategy can connect the Ram […] [Read More]