Chase Disher has heard the talk about how consumers are “gobbling up light trucks.” “But our data shows that most small cars and crossovers remain hot items on the used market,” Disher, who is an analyst at Autolist.com, said in a news release. Disher is referring to a new Autolist study, and the title of […] [Read More]

Ricart Automotive Group has “embraced” consumer demands for a smoother car-buying process. And that includes a more digitalized purchasing process, as Ricart has participated in fintech company AutoFi’s Express Checkout program, which facilitates online car sales. It was one of Express Checkout’s delta test dealers back in 2017. But that doesn’t discount the importance of […] [Read More]

iSeeCars chief executive officer Phong Ly notes that Apple helped make the color white popular through the launch of the iPhone. “And consumers may associate it with being modern,” Ly said in a news release. White is one of the easiest colors to maintain, Ly said, adding that it actually hides dirt better than most […] [Read More]

Vince Sheehy says giving back to the community has always been an “integral cornerstone” of his company, Sheehy Auto Stores. Sheehy is president of the company, which on Thursday announced donations of $135,000 among 22 charities throughout the communities they serve in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore and Hagerstown, Maryland; and Richmond, Va. The donations are part […] [Read More]

Through fleet management company Donlen’s latest partnership and integration with Ford, Donlen customers with Ford vehicles can more quickly access their vehicle and fleet data, said Donlen director of telematics and safety products Elizabeth Rossiter. Donlen said on Thursday that its DriverPoint Telematics system is now fully integrated with Ford 2020-model-year vehicles. Donlen says that […] [Read More]

Ernie Garcia says that as Carvana continues expanding rapidly from coast to coast, growing its reach in California is a crucial part of that effort. Garcia is founder and chief executive officer for used-vehicle e-commerce platform Carvana, and the company on Friday said it launched its as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery to Chico and Yuba City, Calif.-area […] [Read More]

TrueCar has launched what it describes as a new consumer experience and strategic rebrand, including an improved used-car experience with enhanced price ratings that the company says provide “more precise used-vehicle price context for consumers.” That used-car experience also includes free condition history summaries and an improved matching algorithm that brings more relevant used-car inventory to […] [Read More]

The automotive industry responding to the need for qualified service technicians continued this week with an automaker joining the effort. Volkswagen said it recognizes the need for vehicles to be in the hands of students to help educate and equip tomorrow’s technicians with the tools necessary for future employment. During the next few months, Volkswagen […] [Read More]

Lincoln is following the Blue Oval’s strategic path with Rivian, which continues to make headway with an array of noteworthy companies. This week, Lincoln announced that it is working together with Rivian to develop an all-new electric vehicle previously announced as part of Ford’s original investment in Rivian. Lincoln said in a news release that […] [Read More]

Swapalease.com reported that the approval rate for vehicle-lease credit applicants on its website finished 2019 at a strong pace. Site officials reported this week that the approval rate came in at 72%, marking a rise from the November rate of 67.1%. Swapalease.com found that December contained a slightly higher number of applicants with qualifications for […] [Read More]