A day after officially changing its name, dealership lead provider AutoWeb — formerly Autobytel —  on Tuesday entered into a license agreement with DealerX Partners,a provider of data-driven marketing products for car dealerships and OEMs. Under the terms of the agreement, AutoWeb will receive a perpetual license to access and use DealerX’s proprietary platform and […] [Read More]

Tesla has ramped up its used-car sales this year, and based on discussion in its latest quarterly earning filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, it is expected to continue emphasizing this area of its business. But are consumers ready to go used with these electric vehicles? That’s a tough question, and one that Kelley Blue […] [Read More]

Jumpstart Automotive Media has a new exclusive advertising partnership with VehicleHistory.com, the company announced Tuesday. The auto research website utilizes over 42 million data points and records to provide consumers with automotive research information and content on U.S. vehicles. On the site, visitors can find automotive research, reviews and free vehicle history reports (VHRs). “Shopping for a […] [Read More]

While Cox Automotive’s latest workforce study uncovered some startling data and Hireology presented some branding suggestions, Automotive Personnel chief executive officer Don Jasensky reiterated the seven differences he has seen between “job seekers” and “career seekers.” Jasensky insisted that “there is a world of difference,” as finance companies and dealerships look to fill their workforces […] [Read More]

For the third time in about 13 months, the Justice Department has reached a settlement with a finance company for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) in connection with vehicle repossessions. This time Westlake Financial Services and its subsidiary, Wilshire Consumer Capital, have agreed to pay $760,788 to resolve allegations that the companies did […] [Read More]

ALS Resolvion contends it now has room to grow for the next decade. The repossession management and skip-tracing services provider recently moved into a larger facility in Charlotte, N.C., to accommodate its rapid ascent in the marketplace. With its new facility, Used Car Week sponsor ALS Resolvion highlighted that it has increased capacity by more […] [Read More]

RMS Automotive announced Tuesday it has redesigned the dealer web portal of its partner and client PSA Groupe to optimize the platform's customer experience and help dealers conveniently access stock. The French car manufacturer's dealer portal MOVE was launched in 2012 and has since sold more than 600,000 vehicles to 13,000 plus dealers, according to RMS. […] [Read More]

The XLerate Group has a new chief operating officer. The auto auction company said Monday it has named former ADESA executive Pat Stevens to the post. The COO position had been unoccupied for a while after Darris McClure moved over to lead XLFunding, a floor planning business the auction group recently launched. As for Stevens, […] [Read More]

AutoNation announced Monday that chief executive Mike Jackson recently joined Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mayor John  Seiler to unveil a giant pink ribbon statue on Fort Lauderdale Beach in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The 20-foot tall statue symbolizes the importance of raising awareness and funding for breast cancer. It will be on display throughout the month of […] [Read More]

The surge Hurricane Harvey created still is rippling through the wholesale market. Black Book reported that its Used Vehicle Retention Index for September posted the largest month-over-month gain since March 2012. The index reading increased from 112.6 to 113.9. Hurricane Harvey caused major flooding throughout parts of Texas, resulting in an estimated up to 500,000 […] [Read More]