The most important information an electric vehicle buyer can have is the condition of its battery. So Autotrader is bringing that information to its EV listings. The Cox Automotive brand announced it will make EV battery health scores available on its used electric vehicle listings, aiming to give shoppers “a fuller picture” of the battery’s […] [Read More]

After 100 years, the Bohn family is out of the car dealership business. Bohn Brothers Automotive Group sold its last dealership, Toyota of Slidell in Slidell, La., to Tennessee-based Carlock Automotive this week, according to Kerrigan Advisors, which represented the seller in the transaction. The sale marked the end for Bohn Brothers, which had been […] [Read More]

As Manheim begins its 80th anniversary year, the company’s first and largest auction will have new leadership. Joey Hughes, who has led Manheim Pennsylvania — Manheim’s flagship location, which claims the title of world’s largest wholesale auto auction — since 2016, has been promoted to regional vice president for the East Region, overseeing more than […] [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion exploring the auto auction buy-sell market. Led by Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby, the group of experts sharing an array of perspectives on the topic included: —Tom Stewart of Auction Management Solutions —John […] [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a lively debate about the future of electric vehicles. Moderated by Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby, the opposing points of view on EVs came from Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures and Scott Case of Recurrent. Listen […] [Read More]

The arrows are pointing up for almost all aspects of the auto retail industry in 2025 – with one notable exception. The supply of used vehicles. In Cox Automotive’s recent 2025 forecast call with industry media and analysts, chief economist Jonathan Smoke painted a rosy picture for what’s ahead. His analysis of economic conditions showed green lights for the overall economy, consumers’ buying ability and auto finance, and no red lights. Interest rates are down and likely to be cut again at least twice this year, providing a little relief from affordability concerns. And car shoppers, who had been ... [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a Speed Session featuring Terry MacCauley, who is founder and CEO of Big Time Advertising & Marketing. MacCauley explained why broken, delayed or poorly optimized vehicle feeds could be silently costing you sales and stalling your […] [Read More]

New data and analysis from Edmunds and Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book focused on new-vehicle financing, reinforcing how difficult it might be for consumers with subprime credit to take delivery of a new model. And the volume of negative equity experts are seeing likely isn’t helping the situation, either. Kelley Blue Book reported new-vehicle prices […] [Read More]

What’s the most trusted vehicle in Canada? According to AutoTrader, it’s a Toyota. The Japanese automaker claimed six of the 28 categories in the annual AutoTrader Awards, including the award for Canada’s Most Trusted Car Brand. Toyota’s vehicle segment winners included the Camry for Best Family Sedan, the Grand Highlander and its hybrid for Best […] [Read More]

Automotive brand loyalty is making a comeback. After taking a significant drop during the pandemic and associated supply issues, the percentage of car buyers purchasing a new vehicle from the same brand they currently own rose for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to the LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. Brand loyalty […] [Read More]