Editor's note: This report has been updated to note the event has been rescheduled for Aug. 24-26 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Compliance for buy-here, pay-here dealerships and finance companies that specialize in the subprime credit space can be extremely complex in connection with issues related to human resources, social media and advertising, as well […] [Read More]

In 1945, World War II came to an end, kicking off an era of economic expansion in the United States that would eventually include the auto industry. That same year, a one-lane auto auction opened in southern Pennsylvania. Less than 15 years later, with the auto industry humming along, Manheim Auto Auction was the world’s […] [Read More]

In light of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, KAR Global is taking a precautionary measure, announcing a temporary air travel restriction for its employees through March 31. In a news release, KAR stressed that this temporary measure is a proactive one, and “not in response to any heightened or specific threat of exposure or spread of […] [Read More]

Black Book made three executive promotions on Monday, broadening the leadership roles of Alex Yurchenko, Laura Wehunt and Kyle Luck. Meanwhile, Anil Goyal, who had been Black Book’s executive vice president of operations, announced via LinkedIn on Sunday that he was returning to Corserv Solutions as its president. Goyal was a co-founder of Corserv and […] [Read More]

Steele Auto Group operates 40 dealerships in Eastern Canada, but its chief executive officer Rob Steele says the company has been planning to establish itself in the Austin-San Antonio area. That expansion became official recently, as Steele Auto acquired its first U.S. dealership, Luling Chevrolet Buick GMC in Luling, Texas. Steele said in a news […] [Read More]

Automotive lead management software company AutoRaptor has been a customer relationship management tool for large and small dealerships for 14 years. The company says its web-based software can help solve lead management problems and boost sales opportunities. Recently, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association made a move that it says “further solidifies AutoRaptor’s longstanding affiliation […] [Read More]

Another 66 technicians earned honors as being the best in the automotive-repair business. On Monday, the Auto Care Association announced the latest recipients of the prestigious World Class Technician Award; a program in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have […] [Read More]

New York authorities recently indicted a pair of former managers at an Empire State Hyundai dealership, alleging they defrauded the franchised store and JPMorgan Chase of more than $1.5 million. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. announced that James Castellano of Valley Stream, N.Y., and Israel Viloria of New Rochelle, N.Y., were indicted and arraigned […] [Read More]

New York Attorney General Letitia James opened National Consumer Protection Week on Monday by releasing the list of top 10 consumer fraud complaints received by her office in 2019. Automotive complaints didn’t top the list, the attorney general indicated issues involving vehicle sales, leasing, repair, service contracts and rentals comprised 2,510 complaints, ranking third on […] [Read More]

White Clarke Group recently welcomed Wayne Ross as its chief technical officer. With 25 years of experience in engineering, technology development and business management, the company said in a news release that Ross will be working with White Clark Group’s executive board to lead the company’s vision and strategy for its use of innovative technology. […] [Read More]