Potential vehicle buyers might be watching more television nowadays while at home to curb the spread of the coronavirus. With that potential in mind, CARFAX launched two new additions this week to its national television ad campaign, focused on stopping “the shame of overpaying” for a used vehicle. CARFAX says it has  the most accident and […] [Read More]

In late October 2016, AutoNation first announced its intentions to build a network of standalone pre-owned vehicle sales and service centers called AutoNation USA. The company first opened locations in places such as Phoenix, Las Vegas and Katy, Texas. On Thursday morning as part of releasing its second-quarter financial statement, AutoNation shared plans for expansion […] [Read More]

Jessica Stafford, who is vice president and general manager of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, returns to the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss a whitepaper detailing "Lead Quality and Why it Matters More Now than Ever." In this episode, Stafford discusses lead quality, dealership employee efficiency, Autotrader's Dealer Home Services program and more.  To listen to this […] [Read More]

In a quarter where the retailer notched an earnings record, Lithia Motors also reported strong results in its used-car operations as it released second-quarter fiscal results on Wednesday. Offering some overall commentary on the quarter, Lithia president and chief executive Bryan DeBoer said in a news release: “The strong sequential improvements throughout the quarter, coupled […] [Read More]

One of the impacts of stronger used-car retail sales is downward movement in supply, both in terms of retail and wholesale figures. According to a mid-month update of the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, the supply of retail used vehicles was most recently at 34 days (based on a vAuto data-driven, seven-day estimate). A typical […] [Read More]

Similar to how other organizations have had to do with their in-person events, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association is taking its annual showcase to the digital world. According to an announcement distributed late on Friday, the 2020 NIADA|NABD Convention and Expo is going fully virtual. Due to ongoing and recent developments in the COVID-19 […] [Read More]

Warren Henry Auto Group is grooming future automotive technicians who still are high-school students. The group that’s been in business since 1976, recently announced the new Warren Henry Technician program in partnership with Miami Dade Public Schools. With this initiative, Warren Henry is hoping to reduce the current shortage of technicians in south Florida and […] [Read More]

Sheehy Auto Stores is again looking to support the American Heart Association through a program happening at all of its dealerships. On Friday, the company announced the beginning of the 23rd annual Sheehy 8000 Sales Race, a community-wide initiative in which all 29 Sheehy dealerships sell vehicles while raising awareness and funds to benefit the […] [Read More]

Lithia Motors has added a Subaru dealership in Southern California to its store count, launching what management calls a “series of acquisitions planned for the second half of the year.” The retailer said Tuesday it has brought DCH Subaru of Thousand Oaks, Calif., into the fold, bringing Lithia’s physical footprint up to 189 locations across […] [Read More]

Cheryl Miller, who in April had been granted a leave of absence from her position as AutoNation’s president and CEO for health reasons, has decided not to return and has resigned from AutoNation and its board of directors, a move that was effective Tuesday. AutoNation said it has entered a contract with Mike Jackson, who […] [Read More]