Edmunds editor-in-chief Alistair Weaver joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast from the NADA Show 2026 expo hall, where he talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the Edmunds Top Rated finalists at the convention, how dealers can use the awards to help in their conversations with customers, the importance of such ratings in […] [Read More]

CarGurus’ “Big Deal” brand campaign is getting bigger — thanks to artificial intelligence. The online car-shopping platform has expanded the “Big Deal” with new ads putting the spotlight on its recently launched AI-powered products designed to simplify and personalize online research and comparison for prospective car buyers. The campaign, a tribute to the financial and […] [Read More]

Strong used-vehicle sales saved Lithia & Driveway's otherwise somewhat disappointing fourth quarter results. And while used profits per unit were stagnant, Lithia sees considerable room to improve in that area. Older cars are the key. “I think there's a stage and an evolution that occurs in selling used cars, that I think we've got the […] [Read More]

As the calendar turned to February, the gentle decline of Canadian used-vehicle wholesale values turned to a steep dive. Canadian Black Book’s weekly Market Insights report found the market down 0.71% for the week ending Feb. 7, a sharp contrast from decreases of 0.32% and 0.28% the previous two weeks. The feathery downward drift of […] [Read More]

Big changes are coming to the Canadian auto industry. In fact, a new report from KPMG says it’s already happening. Facing an uncertain environment in trade, the overall economy and the automotive markets, Canada’s automotive industry is acting rather than waiting for a new Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, said the report, titled Disruption as Usual: Canada’s Automotive […] [Read More]

A New Jersey independent dealership is back in trouble with the state’s attorney general and Division of Consumer Affairs after officials said the store violated a prior consent order along with other misconduct. Acting attorney general Jennifer Davenport and the division announced this week that the state has obtained a judgment totaling more than $840,000, […] [Read More]

This week, National Lenders General Agency announced the appointment of Robert Rudnai as vice president of risk and compliance, bringing valuable experience from a Texas regulatory agency. In this role, National Lenders said Rudnai will oversee enterprise-wide risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance initiatives as the company continues to expand its national footprint. Management highlighted […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive spotted a steady start to the year on the credit front, despite some turbulence involving negative equity, down payments and contract terms. The January reading of the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index remained at 100.0, staying at its best level since October 2022. The latest mark also represented a lift of nearly 5% from […] [Read More]

A longtime Mitsubishi dealership is walking away from the brand. Porcaro Automotive in Wisconsin’s Racine-Kenosha area announced it is no longer representing Mitsubishi, ending a relationship with the automaker that dates to 1999. General manager Dan Hoppenjan said the decision was “driven by circumstances beyond the dealership’s control” and reflects Mitsubishi’s “well-documented struggles” in the […] [Read More]

New year, used (car) surprise. In a twist to start 2026, demand for used cars was at its highest level for January in five years, according to the latest CarGurus Intelligence Report. The CarGurus Used Vehicle Demand Index was at 109.7 in January, which beat December’s reading by 4.0% and was up 7.2% year-over-year. Last […] [Read More]