Auto retail expert Cory Mosley recently launched an online strategic consulting and presentations communications coaching service to help vendors and dealers win more sales. The resources are all available at MOSLEYB2B.com. “Having spent almost two decades working with and advising dealers, associations, and manufacturers, I have developed a unique perspective on how to truly penetrate […] [Read More]

While the buzz term “influencer marketing” may sound like a trendy industry tactic, it's been in the marketing world for some time now, but it seems to be gaining importance — especially in automotive circles. The concept behind influencer marketing has made its rounds with celebrity endorsements in the automotive industry, harnessing the celebrities’ popularity […] [Read More]

As a part of its new free, monthly educational webinar series for dealers called, Revenue Rescue, Affinitiv is hosting a launch session on Wednesday titled, “The Right Side of Recalls” at 1 p.m. ET. Each month, the company said that its new webinar series will explore various solutions, strategies and safeguards that can help dealerships maximize revenue potential. “The […] [Read More]

There’s a new solution available for handling missed phone calls at the dealership that makes reviewing voicemail messages an easy task that can be done just about anywhere. Car Wars has introduced its new Voicemail Transcription product powered by IBM Watson that provides a detailed outline of calls from customers who weren't able to speak with dealership […] [Read More]

The National Auto Auction Association has seen four states that are reclassifying vehicles that previously have been given a clean title as a salvage unit. As of Aug. 8, NAAA said the locations now following this protocol include Nevada, Ohio, Virginia and Wyoming. The association explained that upon transfer of ownership, some jurisdictions have begun […] [Read More]

While the auto finance industry certainly is taking steps to reduce its exposure, the latest analysis from LexisNexis Risk Solutions showed how much rampant fraud still is happening in the greater retail sector. In fact, findings from its comprehensive "2018 True Cost of Fraud" report indicated fraud is escalating at an “unprecedented” pace within industry […] [Read More]

Volkswagen dealers across the country can now access a newly certified sales intelligence platform that's fitted with phone call tracking technology to provide dealerships with actionable sales data. Volkswagen Dealer Digital recently announced that it has selected the Foureyes patented technology from Adpearance as a certified solution for VW dealers. This new agreement allows dealers already employing Adpearance technology to […] [Read More]

A ServNet Auction Group member located in the heart of the Midwest is making sure its standing within the wholesale community remains strong as leadership changes unfold. According to a news release delivered to Auto Remarketing on Friday, Missouri Auto Auction owners Gregg and Dagmar Boswell have announced a change in the management and ownership […] [Read More]

Perhaps at least for a trio of nameplates, consumers are finding more attractive vehicle lease options via Swapalease.com than what franchised dealerships are presenting from captive finance companies. According to its second quarter report, Swapalease.com indicated search traffic for three OEMs that book a significant volume of leases — Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Toyota — jumped […] [Read More]

A Chicagoland startup is looking to deliver many of the amenities and processes that happen at a dealership but as a platform so consumers can facilitate private sales. Peer-to-peer marketplace provider Swap Motors this week opened its first Swap Center, a place designed to give consumers a safe location to independently manage all aspects of […] [Read More]