The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association highlighted two companies that now are National Member Benefit Partners of the association. The two newest partners are Security Key Systems and ALLDATA Security Key Systems, which has provided key control systems to dealerships for more than a dozen years, offers NIADA members two key security products: KeyBank and […] [Read More]

In the past couple of years, from the Tsunami in Asia to the recent Hurricane Sandy in the U.S., companies in the automotive space have been rising to the occasion to offer services to those affected by the storms. Now, the GM Foundation is pledging $500,000 to help victims of the recent tornadoes in five […] [Read More]

Paul Rogers, long-time automotive industry trainer, died May 13. He endured years of complex medical conditions, but in his last weeks, suffered from a rare vascular disease. He was 57.   Paul’s automotive career spanned more than 30 years, where he rose from salesperson to general manager with the Larry Miller Group. He subsequently worked […] [Read More]

You know those high-mileage used vehicles that aren’t quite on par with your other pre-owned rides, but that might just be the right fit for someone out there? In the past, you may have sold these vehicles to local wholesalers and auctions, but one dealer group in particular is trying to capitalize on these cars […] [Read More]

As the summer family vacation season begins, KBB.com editors offered consumers their choices for the “10 Best Family Cars of 2013.” And the vehicles on the list have more than a few selling points for dealers carrying these new models.   For example, the 2013 Honda CRV (No. 8) has the highest residual value on […] [Read More]

Cadillac recently named its 2012 Dealer of the Year award recipients, honoring 20 stores across the country. Winning this year’s honors were: — Bob Abernathy, Ron Carter Cadillac in Friendswood, Texas — Joe Armenti, Sarant Cadillac in Farmingdale, N.Y. — Will Churchill, Frank Kent Cadillac in Fort Worth, Texas — Paul Conte, Paul Conte Cadillac […] [Read More]

Avis Budget Group announced an expansion of its car sales program this week. The company, in collaboration with retailer AutoNation, has added its home state of New Jersey to the list of locations offering its Ultimate Test Drive car sales program, currently available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada and Texas. The program offers consumers […] [Read More]

Porsche Canada recently announced a change to its leadership. Starting in September, Joe Lawrence will become executive vice president and chief operating officer of Porsche Cars North America. Lawrence’ successor as president and chief executive officer of Porsche Cars Canada will be announced at a later date, the company said. Lawrence joined Porsche Cars Canada […] [Read More]

Here’s more proof of how red hot the certified pre-owned market is: Edmunds.com indicated 21 percent of all used-vehicle sales by franchised dealers during the first quarter involved a CPO model — the highest rate ever. All told, Edmunds.com analysts found CPO sales so far this year are 6.2 percent higher than the same span […] [Read More]

This week, the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association selected NADART as its preferred retirement plan administrator. Officials explained NADART — the retirement plan and benefits division of the National Automobile Dealers Association — and LADA will work together to deliver a selection of investment and employee benefits options specifically targeted to dealer businesses and their employees. […] [Read More]