Not long into the life of Roadster, the San Francisco-based company made a pivot. It began as an online vehicle concierge service with more of a consumer-facing mindset, explains chief executive Andy Moss. The inventory sold came from dealerships, but Roadster was still “shielding” consumers from going through the traditional dealership sales process, Moss said. […] [Read More]

You can expect the international used-car market to show some nice growth over the next handful of years, according to two reports released in the past week. Technavio, a global tech research and advisory firm, forecasts a 128.42 million-unit global used-car market by 2021. That would represent a compound annual growth rate of more than […] [Read More]

Sometimes that vehicle you delivered just turns out to be a lemon. Los Angeles-based law firm Consumer Law Experts conducted a study to find out how often lemons are rolling over the curb and which automakers manufactured those units. The firm also made a recommendation on the role dealerships can play to prevent the situation […] [Read More]

Speed Digital announced it will partner with HemmingsPRO Auctions to host a battle more than 50 years in the making: Mustangs versus Camaros.  On May 26, the new partners will bring collectors and enthusiasts a Mustangs versus Camaros sale, the first of a series of monthly themed, timed online auctions. This event will help settle the […] [Read More]

The power and capability of artificial intelligence with the consumer comfort of a kiosk are now being leveraged to improve the dealership service drive and showroom. UpdatePromise recently announced an exclusive partnership with GoMoto, to combine the companies’ platforms into one fully embedded dealership management system with a connected consumer experience and engagement solution. With […] [Read More]

Copart recently announced the launch of its upcoming fourth annual Copart Rebuild Challenge, a contest where U.S. car enthusiasts and automotive rebuilders competitively demonstrate how they’ve restored, customized or rebuilt a vehicle of their choice. "Every year, the contest draws more anticipation. Since last year's contest concluded, aspiring contestants have been asking when the Rebuild […] [Read More]

In celebration of reaching a record-breaking 11 million vehicles sold, AutoNation announced that it will donate four Chrysler ProMaster passenger vans to community partners who work to fight cancer. “AutoNation is the first and only retailer in the history of the automotive industry to reach this milestone,” the retailer said. On Friday, AutoNation announced it […] [Read More]

In Episode 4 of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Nick Zulovich sits down with John Pappanastos, president and chief executive officer of EFG Companies.  Plus, the car-buying habits of millennials and the one guy at Auto Remarketing cool enough to drive a Wrangler. Also, if you would be so kind, please complete our audience survey. Download and subsribe […] [Read More]

The latest development in the Takata airbag story arrived on Thursday and included four automakers, nearly 16 million vehicles and more than $500 million in settlements. According to a news release, plaintiffs in the Takata Airbag Product Liability Litigation filed class action settlement agreements resolving claims against Toyota, Subaru, Mazda and BMW that will accelerate […] [Read More]

The first two winners of the Subprime Auto Finance Executive of the Year presented during Used Car Week are collaborating to help increase business for Westlake Financial Services. Westlake announced this week that the finance company recently contracted Bill Jensen to focus on developing its strategic accounts division. In this role, the company indicated Jensen […] [Read More]