The global car rental market, which offered an opportunity of $87.07 billion in 2015, is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 14.40 percent during the period from 2014 to 2024, says a recent research report. A report by Transparency Market Research (TMR) suggests the market's valuation is likely to reach $290.07 billion […] [Read More]

To support its efforts to drive future region growth, Manheim this week announced general manager appointments in three locations: J.D. Guerrero at Manheim El Paso, Heath Sanderson at Manheim Birmingham and Steve Robinson at Manheim Omaha. “With significant leadership experience in our organization, these new general managers will help us deliver an outstanding experience at […] [Read More]

It’s been about two weeks since the Internal Revenue Service started to release refunds, and the impact appears to be making its way to the auction lanes. The latest Black Book Market Insights report indicated small cars and crossovers performing better than luxury vehicles in the car segment. But overall, editors noticed vehicles in the […] [Read More]

Westlake Financial Services is looking to use a pair of technology advancements in an effort to drum up more business for the finance company that specializes in subprime retail installment contracts. First this week, Westlake launched an online indirect auto finance pre-qualification platform for new and returning customers looking to finance their next vehicle. Also, […] [Read More]

Bankruptcy lead provider OnlineBKmanager.com is celebrating 20 years of servicing dealerships with marketing material to dealerships who want to do business with individuals who either filed or had their bankruptcies discharged. “It is hard to believe it has been 20 years since we started working with dealers throughout the country to increase their sales,” said […] [Read More]

Greater Toronto Area dealerships and other service providers in the automotive industry have been honored with the Consumer Choice Award (CCA), an honor spanning three decades designed to go to businesses consumers rate highly. Toronto consumers were asked about their opinions, perceptions and expectations of service providers based on their experiences during visits last year. CCA […] [Read More]

Exactly a month from now, several of my co-workers and I will be packing our bags for Toronto, as we make our way north for the annual Auto Remarketing Canada Conference and the Women & Automotive Canadian Leadership Forum. But today, we’re taking the first step toward spreading those international wings even farther. Cherokee Media Group […] [Read More]

Lithia Motors announced this week that Shau-wai Lam said he would be retiring from the dealer group’s board of directors at the completion of his term in April. Lam was formerly the chairman of DCH Auto Group, and joined Lithia's board when DCH was acquired in October 2014. Lam said he will now focus on […] [Read More]

You know those local watering holes or roadside grills.  License plates adorn the walls like a multi-colored cross-section of the lower 48. Well, those places may have a bit more décor on their hands if the efforts of Reviver continue to gain steam. The San Francisco-based company says it aims to “establish a universal connected […] [Read More]

eBay Motors announced on Tuesday it has recently added new partners to its Dealer Referrer Network, further expanding its selling platform to the U.S. dealer community. Through the Dealer Referrer Network, partners can sell eBay’s subscription packages to their existing dealer networks. eBay said increased dealer partners can ensure that buyers on its platform have a […] [Read More]