Retail
CarMax looks to fill over 2,000 open positions by next year
Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, 04:05 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
CarMax has plans to bring on more than 2,000 new hires by the end of the year, the company announced Monday. The used-car retailer is mostly looking for sales consultants, technicians, detailers and inventory associates companywide. Several CarMax stores are also hiring for positions within its business offices, according to CarMax. In addition to the headquarters in […] [Read More]
NADA report: Franchised dealers on pace for more workforce records
Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, 06:52 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
More workers making more money. That’s the crux of the latest report from the National Automobile Dealers Association Employment and payroll at franchised dealerships continued to rise through the first six months of 2017, according to a new midyear report released by NADA. Officials tabulated that franchised dealerships directly employed 1,134,200 workers through the second quarter […] [Read More]
Manheim to host charity auction for NIADA Foundation at NABD event
Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, 06:22 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers, Manheim and the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association are all rallying during the East Coast BHPH Conference that begins on Monday to help operators still impacted by hurricane damage. Officials from NABD and Manheim confirmed with Auto Remarketing on Friday that a golf cart will be auctioned off […] [Read More]
Former Dominion VP named advisor to T3 Consulting
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, 06:18 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
T3 Consulting Group announced Wednesday it has brought aboard former Dominion Dealer Solutions vice president George Nenni to join the company’s roster of advisors. Nenni brings more than three decades of automotive technology expertise. In 1993, Nenni began his career with Dealer Specialties, where he oversaw overall automotive operations and remained with the company after […] [Read More]
Acura presents redesigned CPO site with new alert, sharing features
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, 05:31 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Acura has introduced a revamped certified pre-owned vehicle website, AcuraCertified.com. The new completely redesigned site built to simplify the online CPO vehicle shopping process allows shoppers to compare vehicles and easily share their selections online, Acura announced Wednesday. "With the booming growth in Acura Certified Pre-Owned sales and tremendous increase in online and mobile vehicle shopping, we […] [Read More]
Sonic estimates how much hurricanes could impact Q3 results
Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, 02:46 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Similar to what Penske Automotive offered, Sonic Automotive recently provided an update on the impact Hurricanes Harvey and Irma likely had on its operations. The details came as Sonic prepares to release its complete third quarter financial results on Oct. 24. Sonic reiterated that it has 19 franchise stores and five collision repair centers in […] [Read More]
NADA reiterates IRS warning about new phishing scam
Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, 02:42 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The National Automobile Dealers Association relayed a warning from the Internal Revenue Service about the latest tax-related activities generated by unscrupulous entities on the Internet. The IRS warned all e-services users to beware of a new phishing scam that tries to trick tax professionals into “signing” a new e-Services user agreement. The phishing scam seeks […] [Read More]
Cox Auto honors Motorcars Honda with Leader in Sustainability Award
Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, 07:26 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Cox Automotive presented its third annual Leader in Sustainability Award to Motorcars Honda this past week. The award, which was given out at the at the 2017 Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For celebration, honors dealerships that promote green business practices and make a difference through community service. The dealership will receive $10,000 to fund a sustainability […] [Read More]
Kia of Irvine: 2017 CPO Dealer of the Year
Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, 06:54 PM
Joe Overby, Senior Editor
Auto Remarketing has named its 2017 CPO Dealer of the Year, an award presented by ADESA. Earning this year’s honors is Kia of Irvine. For three consecutive years, the California dealership has been the automaker’s top seller of certified pre-owned vehicles nationwide. And Kia of Irvine might make it four in a row in 2017, […] [Read More]
Autotrader names fall’s top CPO deals
Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, 06:12 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Just weeks before the holiday season approaches, Autotrader has come out with its top picks for certified pre-owned deals in October. That list includes attractive incentives from BMW, such as comprehensive coverage with no mileage limit at the end of the original four-year/50,000-mile warranty that's included on all new BMW models. "One advantage for shoppers […] [Read More]
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