For dealers that might use the phrase “up to” in connection with vehicle incentives or performance, the National Automobile Dealers Association pointed managers toward a study just released by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC-commissioned study indicated that when marketers — which can include dealers — use the phrase “up to” in claims about their […] [Read More]

General Motors had its best month in almost four years, Chrysler had its strongest June in five years and Ford reported record sales for two of its models. What’s more, Toyota was up significantly from tsunami-impacted June 2011 as its U.S. dealers moved close to 178,000 new vehicles. These were just some of the highlights […] [Read More]

As Americans celebrate Independence Day this week, Cars.com and Kelley Blue Book’s Kbb.com both shared some stars-and-stripes-themed perspective on the U.S. auto business that continues to gain momentum. Cars.com released its latest American-Made Index, while Kbb.com has released its rankings of the 10 Cars That Reignite the American Dream.  Both company’s lists were unveiled on […] [Read More]

Experian Automotive revealed on Monday that it will offer National Motor Vehicle Title Information Systems Reports to California dealers, enabling them to stay in compliance with new government regulations. Officials reiterated NMVTIS reports provide basic vehicle information in accordance with California state law. They insisted that when paired with an AutoCheck vehicle history report, dealers […] [Read More]

As the automaker’s top boss extended an agreement with a European OEM, Toyota Motor Sales USA late last week announced it amended its recall from late 2009. The company added two models to address the potential for unsecured or incompatible floor mat entrapment of the accelerator pedal. The models now included are: —2010 RX 350 […] [Read More]

After working together to sell vehicles for half price this past March, eBay Motors and AutoNation are at it again with a “modern” version of the classic summer tent sale. Today marks the last day of the two companies’ sale that asks consumers to find out how “low they can go” — with prices for […] [Read More]

In the latest round of monthly sales projections, analysts with Edmunds.com are forecasting June’s used-vehicle market to hit just under 3 million sales. Specifically, Edmunds is calling for 2.98 million used units to be sold for the month, which would translate to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 37.0 million. In May, there were 3.15 […] [Read More]

Payless Car Sales has expanded its automotive franchise family, with a just-announced Florida addition. This week, Payless reported that Germain Automotive Partnership has joined the Payless program. Germain’s Fort Myers, Fla., store will now offer its late model used cars under the Payless Assurance Certified Pre-Owned program, as an authorized Payless dealer. Dealers selling under […] [Read More]

Just in time for the Fourth of July, TrueCar.com has released its list of vehicles most likely to be purchased as our nation celebrates its birthday. According to the site, it seems Americans feel more patriotic around Independence Day, as the data shows last year’s most-sold cars during the period of June 27 to July […] [Read More]

Auto Data Direct and the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System recently added bilingual vehicle history reports to its array of products. Officials recapped that NMVTIS reports, containing DMV title data, salvage information and total loss reports, are federal vehicle histories designed to protect consumers from fraud and unsafe vehicles. By offering the report in […] [Read More]