In a message to Auto Remarketing late Friday, General Motors confirmed another widely reported negative development for the domestic OEM — that it issued a stop sale of the Chevrolet Cruze from the 2013 and 2014 model years equipped with 1.4-liter turbo engines. GM spokesperson Alan Adler indicated the bulletin sent to franchised stores late […] [Read More]

An agreement between online shipping marketplace uShip and eBay Inc. has the potential to make it easier for dealers to reach out-of-area and out-of-state vehicle buyers quicker and with less hassle. Announced in early March, uShip-powered delivery options will be incorporated across eBay categories that frequently contain larger-than-parcel goods over 150 pounds and buyer-arranged shipping. […] [Read More]

Based on findings from the Temkin Group — a customer experience research and consulting firm — the three car brands whose dealers offer the highest-rated customer experience are Toyota, Buick and Lexus, with Subaru not far behind. These findings were just part of the 2014 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual ranking of companies based on […] [Read More]

LeasePlan USA has announced that it has expanded its sales force, adding Mike Zalas to its client acquisition team. Zalas will serve as the vice president of sales, national accounts, where he will be responsible for "delivering high-touch service" throughout the North Central region, the company shared. Zalas brings with him more than 12 years […] [Read More]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Nissan North America is recalling nearly 1 million units to correct a software issue associated with the airbag system. The vehicles included in the campaign are Nissan’s Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder and Sentra from the 2013 and 2014 models years, the 2013 NV200 also known as the Taxi as […] [Read More]

A trio of automakers — import and domestic — stood out in the 10th annual Vincentric Best Value Awards, which were announced Tuesday. Toyota, Audi and Chevrolet earned awards for Best Value Passenger Car Brand, Best Value Luxury Brand and Best Value Truck Brand, respectively. Honda, Ford, and Lexus also put up a strong showing, […] [Read More]

Company growth and a quest for an amenity-filled workspace for employees have resulted in the opening of a new headquarters for Haystak Digital Marketing, which offers products and services for the automotive industry. The company announced completion of the refurbishment of a 15,000-square-foot site in downtown Fort Myers, Fla., in the landmark McCrory Building near […] [Read More]

Seasonality normally plays a role in luxury vehicles losing a bit of their value and demand come winter, but for those who were looking for inventory in the high-end range this past month, the vehicles may have been hard to come by. Luxury vehicles swept the national scarcity charts in February, according to the latest […] [Read More]

Service departments can be one of the keys to sourcing quality used vehicles as potential trade-ins come in and out of the shop doors every day. But it's also an extremely vital revenue stream for any dealer. Are you maximizing productivity and profitability in this branch of the dealership? With this in mind, NADA-ATD Academy […] [Read More]

DCH Auto Group announced today it has added another California dealership to its lineup. With the acquisition of Honda of Mission Valley in San Diego, the dealership group expands its store count to 27 existing new and pre-owned car dealerships in New Jersey, New York and California. The store, which will be renamed DCH Honda […] [Read More]