Dealertrack announced on Monday that its Online Registration System solution has received the exclusive endorsement of the Automotive Dealers Association of Indiana (ADAI).  Dealertrack’s automated solution can allow a dealer to process title and registration transactions at the dealership in real-time, boosting efficiency and increasing client satisfaction. The ADAI is recommending the Dealertrack product as […] [Read More]

Your customer has either paid or is still paying for his or her vehicle, but now has to think about the cost of repairing it. With pothole season upon us — and the threat of damage to a number of a car’s systems should you happen to meet up with one — the RepairPal Institute has compiled lists […] [Read More]

When a car shopper had a hybrid or electric vehicle trade-in last year, it would be put toward buying another hybrid or EV 38.5 percent of the time, says Edmunds.com. This year, just 27.5 percent are going toward another hybrid/EV. But perhaps what’s more head-scratching is this: Hybrid/EV trade-ins are more likely to go toward […] [Read More]

NADA Used Car Guide gave SubPrime Auto Finance News an exclusive look at its latest white paper that examines a new way of financing in light of lengthening terms and deeper negative equity positions. During a conversation on Monday, executive analyst Jonathan Banks explained what NADA UCG found in terms of how much negative equity […] [Read More]

GWC Warranty recently hired Tom Blackwell as its new area vice president of training. The company highlighted that Blackwell will lead the development and implementation of innovative training programs for GWC Dealer Consultants, providing them with the tools and resources to further improve the customer service the GWC sales team already provides. In doing so, […] [Read More]

With so much buzz lately on used lease options, consumers naturally want to know if their monthly payments on a used vehicle will be significantly lower than for a new one. To give consumers a glimpse into deals that are out there, Swapalease.com recently compared new versus used monthly lease payments on two popular GMC trucks.  The […] [Read More]

Sheehy Auto Stores' 19th annual Sheehy 7000 sales event to benefit the American Heart Association will start Friday and run to July 5. "We are proud to once again partner with the American Heart Association through fundraising efforts and events to make a difference in the communities we service,” Vince Sheehy, president, said in a […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive Canada and its Manheim Edmonton, vAuto, VinSolutions, Xtime, DealerTrack and NextGear Capital business units have pledged their support to the wildfire-ravaged community of Fort McMurray, Alberta, in the form of a $30,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross.   “Like all Canadians, we have seen the devastating images from Fort McMurray. We know […] [Read More]

The impact from the upswing in off-lease volume isn’t likely to be nearly as dramatic as some have feared, says a report released Friday by Scotiabank. And 2016 has started off with strong demand in both the new- and used-car markets. A summary of the Scotiabank Global Auto Report said there has been a 3-percent […] [Read More]

Edmunds.com is partnering with several top car brands to promote the benefits of certified pre-owned vehicles as part of CPO Month in May. The effort, which includes backing from title sponsors Toyota and Lexus along with Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, is happening during a time when shoppers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of CPOs. […] [Read More]