KAR Global is stopping all ADESA physical sale operations throughout North America — including simulcast-only sales — “for at least the next two weeks,” the company said in a statement Friday. Previously, auctions were set to go simulcast-only through April 3.  As for Friday's news, KAR plans to maintain minimal essential operations at those auctions — […] [Read More]

Add Larry H. Miller Dealerships and the Prime Automotive Group to the many automotive companies announcing measures designed to provide peace-of-mind to customers following current health recommendations and guidelines in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies and Larry H. Miller Dealerships said that in line with current social distancing guidelines, it […] [Read More]

The Auto Remarketing Podcast returns with another episode recorded at NADA Show 2020 in February. vAuto founder Dale Pollak discusses his new book, "Gross Deception: A Tale of Shifting Markets, Shrinking Margins, and the New Truth of Used Car Profitability" from the convention in Las Vegas last month.  To listen to this episode, click on […] [Read More]

In light of the state’s Stay-At-Home Executive Order from Gov. Gavin Newsom, ADESA has closed its California auctions until further notice, the company said via Twitter on Friday. That includes its Brasher’s, Fresno, Golden Gate, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego locations in the state. Similarly, ADESA Reno and ADESA Las Vegas will remain closed […] [Read More]

Your dealership’s service drive can continue to operate even as scores of businesses are instructed to close at the direction of local, state and federal authorities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) — part of the Department of Homeland Security — issued guidance on Thursday to state and local governments to include the vehicle […] [Read More]

ln response to what Hertz senior vice president Jayesh Patel describes as “extraordinary disruptions” to daily life because of the coronavirus and to students and younger drivers returning home or who need transportation, Hertz is lowering the minimum age to rent a vehicle. Now through the end of May, Hertz is lowering the minimum age […] [Read More]

Doppler is a proprietary technology platform and delivery network that allows OEMs and dealers to offer personalized, on-demand test drives anywhere, at any time. On Thursday, the company said that after two years of development, beta-testing and OEM pilot programs involving more than 1,000 Doppler deliveries, Doppler is now available in major markets nationally. Doppler […] [Read More]

Editor's note: Due to unprecedented demand for this information, Agora Data is hosting another free webinar at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday. Registration can be completed here. Agora Data is offering a free informational webinar for independent and buy-here, pay-here dealers that are suddenly facing unprecedented cashflow challenges stemming from COVID-19. Agora senior vice president of […] [Read More]

Manheim said Wednesday that it is not permitting buyers or sellers to come to its auctions on sale or non-sale days, unless it is to preview sale inventory or for vehicle pickup/delivery — provided staffing and local ordinances allow for it. The auction company shifted all of its sales to Simulcast-only on Monday, a move […] [Read More]

A free COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources Center from KPA includes features such as training courses that cover COVID-19 coronavirus awareness, housekeeping, basic first aid awareness, health and wellness and hazard communication. KPA is a software, consulting services, and training provider in the areas of environment, health, and safety and workforce compliance. The company says it works to […] [Read More]