How do the top used dealers in the nation attract and keep customers? Some of the nominees from Auto Remarketing’s  “Best in Pre-Owned Performance” feature shared their strategies and tips to make a dealership stand out from the crowd. Over at Certified Benz and Beemer in Scottsdale, Ariz., sales manager Trevor Gaiser said, “On our […] [Read More]

Auto accessories used to be all about performance and appearance. According to a new study, dealers should note that’s no longer the case, and the accessories market can impact their businesses. Foresight Research reports that the demand for accessories has greatly expanded, and crosses all brands and segments. In its syndicated 2013 Vehicle Accessory Market […] [Read More]

Used Car University recently announced it will be offering an upcoming workshop that focuses on how to increase profit in your used-car department. The workshop, titled, “Find $500,000 of Additional Gross Profit in Your Used Car Department,” is scheduled for July 11, in Nashville, Tenn., at the Radisson Hotel Nashville. The 8 a.m. to 5 […] [Read More]

Chrysler announced Tuesday that it and NHTSA “resolved their differences” on a recall request from NHTSA involving 1993–2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2002–2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles, and later in the day, said it would be recalling 1.56 million of these units and performing a “customer satisfaction action” on the remainder of the vehicles. (As detailed […] [Read More]

Small businesses make a big economic impact on American communities, and Chrysler Group says it’s committed to meeting their transportation needs. The automaker has announced its support and sponsorship of Independent We Stand, a nationwide movement of independent businesses that promote the importance of small businesses to local communities and the economy as a whole. […] [Read More]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicated that General Motors is expanding a recall of SUVs first included in a campaign last August. This time, the automaker is recalling a total of 193,652 units, models that include: —2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT —2006 GMC Envoy XL —2006–2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer —2006–2007 GMC Envoy —2006–2007 Buick Rainier —2006–2007 […] [Read More]

As leasing continues to pick back up, boding well for future used supply, Swapalease.com recently conducted a nationwide survey that showed which brands are top-of-mind for consumers considering a new lease. On the luxury side of things, the highest scoring manufacturer was Porsche, with 39.8 percent of participants — which consisted of more than 3,000 […] [Read More]

Two separate recall campaigns by Chrysler Group and another from American Honda encompass more than 55,000 units. The largest single recall in this latest batch is from Chrysler, which intends to recall approximately 30,000 trucks to restore tail-lamp warning function. The campaign involves approximately 17,400 model-year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups in the […] [Read More]

New information from Cars.com might be able to help dealers place budget-conscious new-car buyers in vehicles that will satisfy the desire for features, without breaking the bank. The site this week released its editors’ top 10 picks for vehicles that even at base model level still have a lot to offer drivers. “Just because you […] [Read More]

Lithia Motors boosted its dealership presence in its home state on Monday, acquiring the O'Brien Auto Group of Salem in Salem, Ore. Group officials said the stores now will be named BMW of Salem, Honda of Salem and Volkswagen of Salem. Lithia expects these stores will add $110 million in estimated annual revenues. “We are […] [Read More]