After a successful pilot program, Manheim announced today its seller-focused mobile app Manheim Express is now available nationwide.  The app is free to download on Apple, and will be coming to Android later in the fall. The company shared that as upstream and digital sales channels continue to become more prevalent in the industry, Manheim […] [Read More]

When it comes to which consumers are continually gravitating to sport utility vehicles over sedans, household income levels and a vehicle owner's age can determine both consumer preferences and defection rates, according to IHS Markit's latest analysis on loyalty and defection. At a time when consumer preferences for SUVs are steadily increasing, the business information provider […] [Read More]

Digital automotive company Dealers United will be acquiring Seattle-based media and video production firm, What’s Next Media. The deal was agreed upon on July 20th for an undisclosed amount.  What’s Next Media is designed for automotive dealers, and offers auto video content, including video consulting, as well as assets for Facebook and YouTube advertising.  Dealers United […] [Read More]

Compact-car prices have stayed strong for much of the year, but Black Book editors noticed these particular vehicles took a bit of dip.   This week’s Market Insights report from Black Book showed that while cars and trucks overall saw very similar depreciation last week, compact cars saw what editors called a “big drop” compared […] [Read More]

Consumers are very familiar with Japanese brands, and they have obviously been very well received.  But the case might not immediately be the same for Chinese brands eyeing entry in the U.S.  According to a recent poll by Autolist, Chinese brand vehicles may face difficulties “earning the trust” and attention of U.S. car shoppers.  According to […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive and fleet management company ARI’s Flexdrive business has entered a new partnership with Denmark-based car subscription operator Dribe. The company has announced that Dribe has selected Flexdrive as the technology platform to build and scale its own car subscription program. “Consumer expectations have shifted rapidly over the last few years and the desire […] [Read More]

HGreg.com, part of HGregoire, a network of 22 new and pre-owned car dealerships, is entering the Orlando, Fla., market.  Later this summer, HGreg.com will be opening its fifth store in the Sunshine State. The location, at 2510 Jetport Drive, is just one mile west of the Orlando International Airport. The new store will offer buyers […] [Read More]

Asbury Automotive Group announced its second quarter results on Tuesday, reporting a total of 21,685 used cars retailed during Q2, up from 20,263  sold during the same period of last year — for a 7-percent spike in used sales. Total new-vehicle sales came in at 26,069, up from 25,131 compared to the same time in […] [Read More]

Country music’s Big & Rich duo will hit the stage at KCI Kansas City’s annual Guitars and Cars sale this August. In a newsletter update, ServNet Auction Group said that KCI Kansas City first announced that Big & Rich’s William "Big" Kenny and John Rich would join its annual sale to a crowd of dealers earlier […] [Read More]

A semiannual study conducted on how much car shoppers enjoy their online experiences while visiting luxury and mass-market brand websites recently found that Land Rover websites are favored the most among luxury brand shoppers and that Ram is the highest-ranked mass-market brand. Findings from the newly released J.D. Power Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study Cross-Device for summer 2018 are […] [Read More]