In February, TRADER Corp. revealed a new dealership website platform it advertised being built “by Canadians, for Canadians,” as part of its vision to be responsive to feedback from customers across the country. At the time of launch, David McMinn, chief operating officer at TRADER, described the platform in a news release as “the most […] [Read More]

IAA is increasing the capacity of its Davenport, Iowa, branch, a move that IAA chief executive officer and president John Kett said was done to provide additional space “to meet market demand in this region.” The company said that with the investment, the branch’s inventory space increases by more than 20%. “The Midwest is our […] [Read More]

As a result of Mercedes-Benz USA “enhancing the fan experience,” Atlanta sports fans can now share a touchdown dance with Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons, or celebrate a goal with Josef Martinez of the Atlanta United. Mercedes-Benz is introducing its all-new augmented reality experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which through 2021 will allow sports fans […] [Read More]

The Auto Intel Council — a private, membership-based organization owned and managed by Cherokee Media Group — produces quarterly Auto Intel Briefings that feature data reports, whitepapers, research and more, contributed by AIC members. These Auto Intel Briefings provide the industry and its stakeholders unique insights and perspectives on various topics driving the automotive business. The latest […] [Read More]

A new partnership could help retailers “evolve their businesses to effectively compete and win in an increasingly digital world," said Digital Motors chief executive officer Andy Hinrichs. The partnership is between automotive retail and financial technology company Digital Motors and Orange Coast Auto Group. Hinrichs said in a news release that the partnership "underscores our commitment […] [Read More]

CarNow co-founder and senior vice president of sales Tim Cox joins the show to talk about the digital retailing strategies that are working for top dealers. First strategy? "You have to create a champion in your store." Hear more in the podcast below.  Download and subscribe to the Auto Remarketing Podcast on iTunes or on Google Play.  You can also […] [Read More]

A reimagined inspection process, an all-new inspection platform, condition reports that automatically follow vehicles across locations and an “Approvals from Anywhere” tool are among Manheim’s latest additions to its inspection and condition reporting technologies. Manheim developed the most recent advancements in partnership with vehicle inspection company Alliance Inspection Management and says the additions provide buyers […] [Read More]

Just like the temperatures outside, Black Book is expecting used-vehicle values to cool for the remainder of the year. On Tuesday, Black Book released its Used Vehicle Retention Index for September, which came in at 115.9. The reading marked a 0.6% decrease from August, when it was 116.6. “The used market held up pretty well […] [Read More]

It might only be October, but the American Recovery Association (ARA) already has its eyes on early May, unveiling the theme for one of its largest annual events. ARA, along with headline sponsor, Harding Brooks Insurance, announced this week that registration is now open for the 12th annual North American Repossessors Summit (NARS). With continued […] [Read More]

ALS Resolvion is trying to make collaboration within the skip-tracing and repossession worlds a little easier to be done online. The recovery management firm this week announced a transition of its popular community forum, Lenders Repossession Best Practices, from one operating on social media platform to a site that lives within ALS Resolvion’s website. The forum […] [Read More]