In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Ben Bartosch of J.D. Power Valuation Services returns to the show to talk certified pre-owned vehicles. He weighs in on how long automaker incentives for CPO might last, why dealers should maintain their focus on acquiring CPO-worthy inventory and more. Plus, Bartosch expands on the analysis shared in […] [Read More]

How have dealers adjusted to the effects of COVID-19? What are the challenges they are facing and the new ways they are doing business? An upcoming International Automotive Remarketers Alliance webinar will answer those and other questions to assist dealers on the road to recovery. The webinar is titled, “Opportunities Discovered,” and mega dealer groups […] [Read More]

Seeking to help customers prepare for the “new normal” in travel, Silvercar by Audi is introducing its Contactless Rental and Delivery to You service. With the offerings, which are part of Silvercar by Audi’s Responsible Travel initiative, travelers will be able to follow social distancing guidelines while traveling with confidence and peace of mind. Silvercar’s products […] [Read More]

Outsell founder and chief executive officer Mike Wethington says that as markets begin to reopen, customers will seek special offers and online options. “Dealerships who are adept at engaging their customers with relevant AI-driven messages will have an edge in capturing the business that’s still out there, along with the pent up demand,” Wethington said […] [Read More]

Zeigler Auto Group president and owner Aaron Zeigler said taking care of its employees, their families and its communities has always been a company goal. As part of that goal, the auto group on Thursday said it will award $100,000 in scholarships through its Zeigler Family Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is in its second year, […] [Read More]

Global fleet services provider ARI and its parent company Holman Enterprises on Wednesday promoted two leaders to sales leadership posts, with a company executive saying the new VPs will help ARI customers “maximize the potential of their fleet as a strategic business asset.” The company named Joe Foster as vice president of technical sales and […] [Read More]

Striving to end hunger in the Phoenix community, Camelback Subaru has so far donated 98,094 meals to St. Mary’s Food Bank through Feeding America. The dealership is also asking local residents to join them in this pursuit. But ​​Camelback Subaru does not want the donations to stop there. For every Subaru the dealership sells through […] [Read More]

After what will have been eight years at the helm, National Automobile Dealers Association president and chief executive Peter Welch will retire at the end of the year, NADA announced Wednesday. The NADA Board of Directors appointed Welch to the post in January 2013 to replace Phillip Brady, its president from 2001-2012. With Welch retiring, […] [Read More]

As part of its new Complete Clean Pledge program, Enterprise Holdings expanded and is relaunching its cleaning protocols, with employees trained to implement the more comprehensive cleaning mandates for their protection and for the safety and service of customers. These mandates include enhanced cleaning guidance for vehicles, shuttles and branch locations, as well as social […] [Read More]

The Big Apple certainly has been one of the hardest-hit cities by the coronavirus, but New Yorkers who need to purchase a vehicle or renew a lease now can visit dealerships in person, although by appointment only, stemming from a decision made by state officials and recapped by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association […] [Read More]