Industry associations and private and publicly traded companies aren’t the only entities replying to a request for information issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Last week, the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) filed a comment to the CFPB in response to that agency’s request for information to help it assess the […] [Read More]

Two leading providers of technology to help dealership F&I offices function smoothly — Darwin Automotive and Reynolds and Reynolds — each recently landed significant developments to boost their industry presence. First, Darwin Automotive announced that Darwin Online is now integrated with RouteOne for retail contract validation, submission and approval. Meanwhile, Reynolds and Reynolds and Hendrick […] [Read More]

With so much discussion happening at recent industry conferences about enhancing how customers shop for and finance their vehicles, Santander Consumer USA took action. SCUSA unveiled a new company website with the singular goal of improving the overall customer experience. The new site features what the finance company says is an intuitive and clean design […] [Read More]

Kelley Blue Book recently announced its 2018 Brand Image Award winners, and Honda, Lexus and Ford took the top spots after receiving the highest average scores among 12 brand watch factors. In addition to being named 2018 Best Value Brand and Most Refined Brand, Honda took home the Best Overall Brand title for the first time […] [Read More]

In pursuit of new partners nationwide, Car Keys Express recently introduced an affiliate program for businesses and consumers. As part of the new Car Keys Express Affiliate Program, participants can earn commission up to 10 percent for all purchases made using their unique referral link provided by the company. Each affiliate receives a shareable link for their audience to use […] [Read More]

The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance announced this week a new Canada Committee co-chair. Chosen for the IARA Canada position is Eric Janca, lease maturity and remarketing manager at SCI Lease Corp. Janca was also a speaker at the Auto Remarketing Canada Conference earlier this week in Toronto, and offered analysis on insights and intel impacting […] [Read More]

An executive with vast experience at some familiar names within the personal computing space now is in the automotive arena. On Thursday, DealerSocket announced that Jose Arcilla has joined the company as chief operating officer. The company highlighted Arcilla joins DealerSocket from Symantec Corp., and brings more than 20 years of experience leading operations across some […] [Read More]

Direct Auction Services company Roadrunner Services announced Wednesday that it has entered a new joint venture with KC Drive Away to add seven of its Midwest and Southwest locations to its roster. Roadrunner Services said this move will grow its current pick-up and delivery service offerings. Along with the added seven KC Drive Away locations […] [Read More]

Here is another example of service providers collaborating to provide independent dealerships with tools their competitors backed by automakers might have. Fidelis PPM announced on Thursday that its sister company Vero has partnered with financial services provider Allied Solutions to provide an inventory merchandising and vehicle service contract program designed to drive profits and retention […] [Read More]

Three leading automotive analysis outlets are projecting a typical bump in new-vehicle sales usually seen in March. But at least one expert is seeing the potential softening new-model retail sales being a propellant for used-vehicle turns, which already are expected to improve in March. Edmunds estimated 3.7 million used vehicles will be sold in March; a […] [Read More]