Automotive logistics company ACERTUS has promoted John Heimann to chief information officer. Heimann was previously ACERTUS associate vice president of information technology.  In the new position, Heimann will direct the overall strategy of the company’s IT function, with a goal of helping the company stay ahead of industry trends. ACERTUS co-founder and chief executive officer […] [Read More]

Midwest auto dealer accounting and financial services firm Brady Ware Dealership Advisors wants to help dealerships with more than their accounting functions. Brady Ware is launching a new business model that includes providing consulting services to help dealers focus on being more tax-efficient. The company says that will help safeguard dealership assets and help dealerships […] [Read More]

CarLotz owners say they founded the company because they were “frustrated with the process of selling a used car.” About three to four years ago, the company began helping commercial clients ease those same frustrations. And recently, CarLotz came up with a new method that it says can help companies sell those vehicles quickly with […] [Read More]

Indiana attorney general Curtis Hill is pursuing legal action against another dealership promotions company over allegations of deceptive advertising that included thousands of dollars in prizes and promotions of special financing connected with monthly payments of less than $100. In a civil lawsuit filed April 4 in Morgan County, Hill alleged that Texas-based Hopkins and […] [Read More]

For the second time leading into this week’s North American Repossessors Summit (NARS), Recovery Industry Services Co. (RISC) is bolstering its offerings. Through its relationship with Hudson Cook, RISC announced it has completed a significant update to the Certified Asset Recovery Specialist (CARS) National Certification program. Improvements include detailed information about repossession insurance, relevant case studies […] [Read More]

Collections and other customer-service communications certainly can be a complicated endeavor, and a survey conducted by PossibleNOW revealed how some firms still might not have a firm grip on all compliance matters associated with getting past-due payments and more. The provider of enterprise consent and preference management solutions reported this week that its latest survey […] [Read More]

Dealers don’t have to meander through the lanes or go on their smart devices for significant spans to know the spring market is in full bloom. How long it might last is the question Black Book looked to answer in its newest Market Insights report. Editors indicated spring activity continued to roll on this past […] [Read More]

Over the last decade, Auto Remarketing has celebrated the leadership of accomplished Women in Remarketing. Leaders in their companies, these women’s dedication to the auto industry and their purposeful strides have blazed career paths for other women — and men — to follow. As Auto Remarketing celebrates the 10th anniversary of Women in Remarketing this […] [Read More]

Consumer Portfolio Services has named its top performing auction partners. In a private event in March during the CAR conference, CPS named winners in areas such as operational excellence and online sales. The award winners are: — 2018 Top Gun Award: 166 Auto Auction, Springfield, Mo., Auction of the Year — 2018 Heavy Hammer Award: […] [Read More]

Founded by Melvin Reid in 1949, 166 Auto Auction in Springfield is still located on the original property where Reid and his team began selling dealer consignment inventory. The location has since expanded to 50-plus acres, and the business grew to remarket large volumes of cars for consignors such as Ford, GM, GMAC, Chrysler and various […] [Read More]