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]

EFG Companies and Inovatec are taking extra precautions to make sure the data their clients entrust to them remains safe and secure. Inovatec, a cloud-based software solutions provider, recently announced that it has completed its SOC 1 Type II and 2 Type II audits. The company insisted these moves demonstrate Inovatec’s commitment to high-quality service […] [Read More]

Entertaining commercials are always a highlight of Super Bowl television broadcasts, and during the first quarter of the upcoming big game on Feb. 2 in Miami, an ad for the all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata will continue that tradition. The ad will begin with comedian Rachel Dratch serving as Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz's dialect coach, […] [Read More]

ADESA president John Hammer says sellers have asked for “a more transparent snapshot of their inventory going through the lanes and up for bid.” “Our new remote seller dashboard allows them to see bid performance on each vehicle and how it compares to their set reserve, guidebook and the ADESA Market Guide national average — […] [Read More]