At least for another month, auto finance companies won’t necessarily have to modify the interest rates they charge because of the latest decision by the Federal Reserve. Thanks to unanimous approval by all eight members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), policymakers this week decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds […] [Read More]

Dent Wizard International announced Thursday that it has promoted two more company leaders following the promotion of chief executive officer Mike Black last month. Addison Thomas has been promoted to chief operating officer and Doug Grill has been appointed to fill his most recent position as regional vice president of Dent Wizard’s Mid-South region. In addition […] [Read More]

Kia Motors America has added augmented reality technology to its digital assistant for Facebook Messenger. The automaker introduced its newly enhanced digital assistant at Facebook's annual F8 developer conference earlier this week. With the addition of new AR technology, Kia’s Facebook page and Kia.com website can now provide a more immersive experience in conjunction with Kia's second-generation digital assistant, according […] [Read More]

Several automakers joined a blockchain project this week that has truly a global footprint and objectives. MOBI — the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative — announced its formation to explore blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable and more widely accessible. Officials from MOBI said they are actively […] [Read More]

Dealer.com's advertising solution is now available through Cox Automotive Canada. The company announced earlier this week that Cox Automotive Canada can launch the full capability of the integrated platform across the Canadian market. Through the Dealer.com digital advertising solution, dealers can track and monitor ROI in real-time to automatically connect their vehicles with the most […] [Read More]

If you missed out on the Auto Remarketing Canada Conference or Women & Automotive Canadian Leadership Forum events this spring (or just want to re-live the excitement), here are three episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcasts recorded at those events to get you up to speed. First, TradeRev co-founder James Tani talks about the company's […] [Read More]

There probably are not many strategies leveraged by subprime auto finance companies that Consumer Portfolio Services chairman and chief executive officer Brad Bradley hasn’t seen since joining the company in 1991. But Bradley described a concept as being “the new thing on the street” during CPS’ latest quarterly conference call. “It’s something called guaranteed back-end,” […] [Read More]

Dealers looking to drive performance and optimize their automotive advertising efforts across Canada can now take advantage of in-market car shopper data and behavior insights from autoTRADER.ca. in a new way. TRADER Corp. announced Monday the national launch of TRFFK powered by autoTRADER.ca, following a successful debut launch in Quebec at the end of last year. With an […] [Read More]

FordDirect announced that it named former Ford Motor Co. director of U.S. sales Dianne Craig to serve as its new chief executive officer, a move that was effective Tuesday. Craig brings more than brings 30 years of experience in automotive sales and marketing, as well as deep relationships with Ford and Lincoln dealers across the U.S. and […] [Read More]

There was a 1.2-percent year-over-year gain in global new-car sales in March, according to Scotiabank, but the goings-on in China, Latin America and elsewhere perhaps tell a more intriguing story. The aforementioned sales hike was driven by U.S. and emerging markets, which made up for a “temporary” slowdown in Western Europe, Scotiabank reported in its […] [Read More]