In a tight race between foreign and domestic auto brands, domestics including General Motors took the most awards in U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings for family cars with 10, while import models captured nine awards. U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday announced the 2013 Best Cars for Families award winners, which span […] [Read More]

On Tuesday morning, Auto Remarketing — sharing data provided by CNW Research — reported the metropolitan areas with the highest and lowest used-vehicle transaction prices for franchised dealers in February. But what about independents? In which cities around the U.S. were these dealers fetching the most for their used cars? [Read More]

Though low used supply has pushed pre-owned prices up in the past couple of years, there are still deals out there — a fact Consumer Reports brought to the front of  buyers’ minds today.  In an effort to help Americans choose the best used car for their money, Consumer Reports compiled a Best & Worst […] [Read More]

A dealership group headquartered in Florida is taking an active role in helping to prepare the next generation of automotive service experts. Crown Automotive Group has announced its partnership with Northeast High School’s Automotive Academy to offer students a real-world look at dealership service departments in action. All this week, students are getting the opportunity […] [Read More]

Franchised dealers in one Florida market far and away posted the highest used-vehicle transaction prices last month. According to CNW Research data shared with Auto Remarketing on Monday, used transaction prices at franchised dealerships in West Palm Beach, Fla., and Fort Pierce, Fla., averaged $22,042 in February. Coming next at more than $5,000 less were […] [Read More]

AutoNation appointed a new independent director to its board late last week. Joining the leadership team is the president of ESL Investments — AutoNation's largest stockholder — Mike Mikan. “We are very pleased to have Mike join the AutoNation board,” said Mike Jackson, AutoNation’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Mike brings a wealth of operational […] [Read More]

In conjunction with National Nutrition month, Longo Toyota — Auto Remarketing’s 2012 CPO Dealer of the Year — revealed late last week, it will be kicking off Wellness Wednesdays this March, as part of the dealership’ Wellness and Fitness Program for its team members. The Wednesday evening events will include the nutrition classes, yoga, zumba […] [Read More]

NADA Used Car Guide director of dealer services Stu Zalud is out to help store managers through a free webinar this week titled, “Optimizing the Power of Your Data.” Zalud explained the session is geared to teach dealers and managers how to protect and leverage the data they already have to improve their stores effectiveness […] [Read More]

The CarMark Certified Pre-Owned program has announced the addition of two new dealers: Powers-Swain Chevrolet in Fayetteville, N.C., and Regan Ford in Haverhill, Mass. Operated by the Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers Alliance (POADA), CarMark Certified Pre-Owned provides inspections, vehicle history reports, warranties, roadside assistance and other great benefits across a wide spectrum of makes and models. [Read More]

While Subaru is recalling more than 47,000 units, Ford is rolling out a campaign to recall 230,000 vehicles in Canada and predominantly from cold weather states in the U.S. Blue Oval officials on Thursday said they are recalling 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles with a third row fold flat seat. The […] [Read More]