The dealership of the future, advancements in fintech, digital auction sales and economic indicators to watch were among the many topics on the table during the various panel discussions that took place at Used Car Week, which was held Nov. 11-14 in Las Vegas. Here’s a glimpse of some of those conversations. Dealers in the […] [Read More]

Five megatrends have the potential to bring modern technology’s full benefits to the mobility sector and to improve the commuter experience, according to Dominik Wee of Google Cloud. Those are autonomous driving, shared mobility, gaining deeper customer insights, digital manufacturing and connected cars. “Autonomous driving is what we believe is the most fundamental one because […] [Read More]

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles head of network development Phil Langley says the company realizes that a dealership reaches its maximum potential “when it reflects the community it serves.” The company in 2018 launched its Dealer Investment Program to provide financial support to high-potential individuals wanting to operate a Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram or Alfa Romeo-Maserati dealership, but have limited […] [Read More]

Tractica, a market intelligence firm that focuses on emerging technologies, sought to answer seven questions dealerships and other parts of the automotive industry might have as Mobility as a Service (MaaS) programs gain momentum. A new report from Tractica released on Wednesday indicated that MaaS is providing greater accessibility at similar or lower cost to […] [Read More]

Ernie Garcia says Carvana’s expansion of its offering into Minnesota allows it to reach more car buyers as the company continues its growth in the Midwest and beyond. Garcia is founder and chief executive officer of Carvana, an e-commerce used-vehicle buying and selling platform. The company announced its Minneapolis launch on Wednesday. “We’re looking forward […] [Read More]

Nissan Canada Finance president Alain Ballu says its new partnership with online auto marketplace CarGurus allows Nissan “to further maximize our successful Nissan Certified Pre-Owned program through a transparent and trusted digital environment.” “At Nissan, we are constantly looking for new ways to reach and retain customers, while also enhancing the shopping journey for them,” […] [Read More]

It's the Auto Remarketing Podcast's first episode of 2020! We begin the year with a round of special episodes recapping panel discussions from Used Car Week in Las Vegas. First up is a panel on "Auction Trends & Technology for Brick & Mortar and Beyond." Moderated by Cherokee Media Group's Bill Zadeits, the panel features Patrick Brennan […] [Read More]

The Auto Care Association welcomed a New Jersey law that the Garden State’s governor recently signed in connection with a new mandate that automakers now have regarding vehicle warranties. The association recapped that last week New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Senate Bill 1712, which will require OEMs to send a notice to […] [Read More]

This week, ACA International added Colin Winkler as the association’s new corporate counsel at its Minnesota headquarters. Winkler, an attorney with 10 years of experience, previously served as an attorney editor with Thomson Reuters’ statutes editorial team, where he led early research on the California Consumer Privacy Act. Winkler’s other experience includes time as paralegal […] [Read More]

A trio of experts at the New York Federal Reserve constructed a variety of scenarios connected with how banks and payment networks would be impacted if a widespread cyberattack happened. Thomas Eisenbach, Anna Kovner and Michael Junho Lee released their findings in a 37-page report this week, detailing how the response could vary depending on […] [Read More]