Dealer.com announced Wednesday that it has earned the Certified Against Fraud Seal from the Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG). The TAG certification program aims to combat criminal activity and increase trust in the digital advertising industry by creating transparency in the business relationships and transactions that support the digital ad industry. The program was created to concentrate on eliminating fraudulent […] [Read More]

According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission submitted late last week, Credit Acceptance president Steven Jones announced his decision to retire as an officer and employee of the company. The SEC document indicated that Jones’ decision is effective on June 30. Jones has been part of a company team that recently earned […] [Read More]

The combination of auto financing availability and credit unions and late-model used vehicles from one of the largest rental companies is continuing to generate record-setting originations. Strong credit union partnerships have long been a driving force behind the growth of Enterprise Car Sales, which opened five new locations in Arizona, California, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and […] [Read More]

Technology might be providing a way for automakers and franchised dealerships to gain sales opportunities long after the buyer finalizes the contract in the F&I and the vehicle is delivered. LexisNexis Risk Solutions highlighted that OEMs looking to leverage connected car data to offer their customers usage-based insurance (UBI) options through participating insurers and create […] [Read More]

ACA International likely isn’t completely going back to the heyday of VCRs and fluorescent clothing, but the organization is welcoming back an executive who first worked with the group back in the 1980s. ACA International recently announced Ted Smith has returned to the organization, now as vice president of operations. Starting in 1984, Smith was […] [Read More]

Manheim has a made a $50,000 annual commitment to the TechForce Foundation in support of its FutureTech Success campaign that aims to educate middle school and high school students about the benefits of a career as an auto technician, as well as challenge common misconceptions. In addition to the funding, Manheim’s vice president of reconditioning Angie Babin, […] [Read More]

Carvana announced Wednesday the launch of four New England markets in the cities of Boston; Worcester, Mass.; Manchester, N.H.; and Providence, R.I. Consumers residing in the four New England markets can now shop Carvana’s more than 10,000 vehicles and schedule as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery. “As we grow our presence in the Northeast, New England is critical to that […] [Read More]

In describing his company’s strategic alliance with Ally Financial, Fair chief executive Scott Painter used a locomotive analogy. “In a lot of ways, Fair is the train. And Ally is the railroad,” Painter said in a phone interview on Tuesday. “We get just a tremendous amount of liquidity and distribution through Ally, and I think […] [Read More]

Perhaps used vehicles aren’t rolling over the curb at a pace some dealers would like, but you couldn’t tell by the wholesale-price trends and auction-activity observations Black Book shared on Tuesday. The latest Black Book Market Insights report indicated that cars have continued their strong spring cadence of auction sales and activity. Editors determined the […] [Read More]

In recognition of the Month of the Military Child, longtime partners KaBOOM! and The CarMax Foundation have come together to build a community playground, as well as provide organizations that serve military families 10 grants for outdoor playsets. The partners are set to host 11 community events for the children of veterans and active duty […] [Read More]