It was the second-best quarter ever for the certified pre-owned market, trailing only the quarter that preceded it (and by just 1.5 percent, no less). That’s the latest on the scorching CPO industry from Autodata Corp., which said third-quarter numbers were quite strong.  There were 540,383 certified sales, good for second all-time behind the second […] [Read More]

Chrysler Group announced this week that it will recall an estimated 10,800 trucks — most of which are in dealer hands — to upgrade software that controls instrument-cluster illumination. The automaker explained in-plant quality-control personnel discovered instrument-cluster backlighting may function intermittently on certain vehicles. Regulatory compliance requires that information displays be clearly legible. “Vehicle performance […] [Read More]

CarProof Vehicle History Reports announced this week it has made a “first of its kind” data agreement for the company. Under the new agreement with Kia Canada, CarProof reports will now include open recall information Kia vehicles. Recall information on a specific Kia vehicle will now appear directly on the CarProof vehicle history report, the […] [Read More]

As September’s certified pre-owned results for Canada come rolling in, it's apparent this past month was a strong one, once again, for European automakers. And one relative newcomer to the CPO market had a stand-out performance, as well. Mazda Canada sold 405 certified units in September, continuing to show strength in its CPO program’s second […] [Read More]

There were less shoppers looking for used cars last month, but industry-wide used-vehicle sales still managed to beat year-ago figures by nearly 4 percent, according to CNW Research, which also pointed out that dealers — as well as private sellers — were able to fetch higher transaction prices. Overall, CNW said there were 3.65 million […] [Read More]

Three-fourths of 2013 are in the books, and it appears for many automakers that this year will be quite a success in the certified pre-owned market. A few OEM CPO programs have already shared their September sales results as well as offering a look at how 2013 is stacking up for certified through three quarters. […] [Read More]

On Monday, Group 1 Automotive announced the acquisition of Joe Marina Honda in Tulsa, Okla., which now will operate as South Pointe Honda. Group officials indicated the dealership is expected to generate $60 million in estimated annual revenues. “We are delighted to further our relationship with Honda and to expand our existing footprint in the […] [Read More]

As October kicks off breast cancer awareness month, many of the OEMs are doing their part to help efforts to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease. Chrysler Group, for one, begins its month-long campaign this week. The company will be holding informational awareness seminars for its employees with health plan partners Blue Cross […] [Read More]

The overall new-car SAAR predictions are falling slightly and consumer interest in new rides may be fading a bit as fall gets underway, if Dataium’s latest Automotive Shopper Intensity report is any indicator.  That said, new models, marketing campaigns and redesigns have spurred renewed interest for some brands. Dataium explained that Chevrolet, in particular, benefited […] [Read More]

Mazda North American Operations informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it plans to recall 161,400 units of the Mazda6 from the 2009 through 2013 model years. Mazda is recalling these units manufactured between Feb. 4, 2008 and Aug. 24, 2012 because the door latch mounting screws may become loose. “If all three door […] [Read More]