Retail
AutoNation & ASEDA Fleet Join Forces on Purchasing Program for Native Americans
Auto Remarketing Staff
ASEDA Fleet has partnered with AutoNation to offer affordably priced new and used vehicles for members of Native American and Alaska Native Tribes. The program, which can be accessed online, started Tuesday in California, Alaska and Florida. Through this joint effort, officials explained accredited tribal members will be able to search online for new or […] [Read More]
Anticipating Busy Spring, CarMax to Hire 965
Auto Remarketing Staff
Telling Auto Remarketing it is anticipating a strong spring, CarMax revealed Monday it is looking to fill more than 965 positions throughout the U.S., with most being sales and service operations roles. [Read More]
KBB Forecasts 13.3 Million, Saying Sales Improvement Will Continue
Auto Remarketing Staff
While announcing that its January new-sales projection is coming in at 30 percent below the December high, Kelley Blue Book also revealed that the monthly total is likely to beat January 2011 by 10 percent. In total, the company is forecasting January new-vehicle sales to reach 900,000, coming in at a 13.2 million seasonally adjusted […] [Read More]
TIME Dealer of the Year Award Nominees Highlight Diverse Backgrounds
Auto Remarketing Staff
One nominee has a knack for making Hyundai stores successful. Another one served in the U.S. Air Force before beginning a long dealership career. Still another, the car business was love at first sight. In the next group of profiles of nominees for TIME Dealer of the Year Award, these store executives all share what’s […] [Read More]
CarMark Certified Program Welcomes Three New Dealers
Auto Remarketing Staff
The CarMark Certified Pre-Owned program, an industry leader in comprehensive third-party pre-owned vehicle certification programs, announced recently that three new dealers — two in West Virginia and one in California — have joined its ranks and are gearing up to offer CarMark Certified pre-owned vehicles to their customers in the immediate future. Pioneer Auto Sales, […] [Read More]
Group 1 Adds Store
Auto Remarketing Staff
Group 1 Automotive recently announced the acquisition of Rod East Volkswagen in San Antonio. The dealership will be renamed Volkswagen of Alamo Heights and is expected to generate $48.5 million in estimated annual revenues. "The addition of Volkswagen of Alamo Heights will augment our existing Freedom Chevrolet dealership in the San Antonio, Texas, market," explained […] [Read More]
TIME Dealer of the Year Award Nominees Discuss Rich Family Histories
Auto Remarketing Staff
One nominee is the son of an Ellis Island immigrant. Another nominee is part of a family that’s operated a dealership for more than 100 years. Yet another took what some might consider a big leap — going to work with his father-in-law. In the next group of profiles of nominees for TIME Dealer of […] [Read More]
SureSale Certified Debuts in Phoenix
Auto Remarketing Staff
SureSale Certified has made its debut in Phoenix, Mota Motors revealed earlier this week, and officials contend that it gives dealers in the area even more options in terms of offering certified pre-owned vehicles. As detailed by Auto Remarketing last month, SureSale Certified is a new third-party CPO program from Mota Motors that offers eligibility […] [Read More]
Auto Remarketing Canada Lineup Gains New Faces
Auto Remarketing Staff
The Auto Remarketing Canada conference revealed the addition of new speakers and sponsors this week, including key executives from Canadian Black Book and Automotive Lease Guide. New executives joining this conference include Josh Bailey, of Canadian Black Book; Carey Smith, director of investigations for the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act; and Matt Rispin, of the North […] [Read More]
TIME Dealer of the Year Nominees Revealed, Along with NADA Press Agenda
Auto Remarketing Staff
Franchised dealers from a variety of backgrounds and market sizes constitute the 50 nominees for this year’s TIME Dealer of the Year Award, an honor now sponsored by Ally Financial. The awards program, which is produced in cooperation with the National Automobile Dealers Association, aims to recognize the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also […] [Read More]
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