According to the Dealertrack's monthly Tradetracker Used Vehicle Market Report, The Ford F-150 and the Toyota Corolla remained the top two most-appraised vehicles in Canada in August, as has been the case year-to-date. Rounding out the top five in August were the Mazda3, the Ford Escape and the Honda Civic sedan. The latter three models were […] [Read More]

The executive director of the Center for Auto Safety has asked the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York to request that the Federal Trade Commission temporarily shelve its proposed consent agreement with General Motors — an agreement that CAS contends would let GM sell certified pre-owned vehicles with outstanding safety recalls. A […] [Read More]

Many young professionals under the age of 40 are taking leadership roles in the auto industry and impacting the remarketing and used-car business. In Year 2 of Auto Remarketing’s annual Remarketing & Used-Car Industry's 40 Under 40, we bring you their stories and the paths to success they forged at such young ages. In this […] [Read More]

In an era when more and more customers are keeping mobile front and center during dealership visits, Cars.com has announced two new features to its mobile app. The On The Lot VIN Scanner allows shoppers to scan a vehicle identification number to access information such as price and features. It also gives users the ability […] [Read More]

Joanna Anderson insisted the “auto industry runs through my blood.” The statement isn’t surprising considering that Anderson held a position at a rental car company by the time she was 15, detailing vehicles, verifying insurance and taking payments. Upon leaving home for her college education, she reached out to Manheim and secured a part-time position, […] [Read More]

Brian Becker has been with Interstate National Corp. for nearly a decade and currently serves as its senior vice president of sales and marketing. Among his duties are leading marketing and training teams, plus heading up sales and growth strategies. When asked what makes him most proud in his career, the 37-year-old said: “I am […] [Read More]

A nearly 50-year-old Corvette may be part of the reason Jeremy Anspach is in the car business today. “I'm a Detroit native who grew up loving cars. Before I was born, my father bought a 1967 Marina Blue big block 435HP Corvette Coupe. That car is still in the family and is one of the […] [Read More]

This week, Walser Automotive Group, one of the largest dealer groups in Minnesota, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Wichita Luxury Collection, a luxury automotive retailer in Wichita, Kan. Officials highlighted the award-winning Wichita Luxury Collection (WLC) brings 10 luxury brands — including Acura, Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche […] [Read More]

The American Action Forum (AAF) shared analysis this week that might provide more tangible evidence to fuel opponents of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. AAF, which claims to be an independent, nonprofit organization not affiliated with or controlled by any political group, found that CFPB rulemakings have moved 3.5 times faster than regulations from cabinet […] [Read More]

Reynolds and Reynolds recently released the Reynolds LAW F&I Library to help dealerships in three more states. The comprehensive catalog of standardized, legally reviewed finance and insurance (F&I) documents now can be used by dealers throughout Wyoming, Hawaii and Indiana. “Dealers will continue to face growing expectations from consumers for a more engaging and smoother […] [Read More]