Repair OnDemand wants to make a big splash and the upcoming NADA Show. The auto repair technology provider said it will launch five new enhancements to its Repair360 reconditioning management system during the event, set for next week in New Orleans. “We’re seeing profit margins shrinking again as we head into 2025, and one way […] [Read More]

Dealership software platform TradePending has launched new video feature in its trade-in valuation tool. The free update is designed to allow car owners to record and share a short video walk-around of their vehicles, enhancing the process for both dealerships and customers. When users request a trade-in value through TradePending’s tool, the company said, they […] [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 Casey Harmon, who is senior vice president at RunBuggy. Harmon shares his perspectives about how the transportation sector is handling the demands of dealers, consignors and other clients who sometimes want vehicles […] [Read More]

For Rita and Rick Case, the philanthropic seed was planted in 1980 when they were moved by the number of children who came into their northeastern Ohio motorsports and bicycle stores wishing for a bike. So the Cases, through public service announcements, asked the community to donate bicycles they or their children no longer needed, […] [Read More]

As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. The focus is shifting from customer-facing AI applications to leveraging these technologies for back-end data optimization, particularly in inventory management and […] [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a Speed Session featuring Bill Neylan, who is CEO and president of Tax Max. Some dealerships have been crafting deals for several weeks now based on potential federal tax refunds. Neylan explained how that’s being completed and […] [Read More]

Four top leaders at EFG Companies acknowledged economic challenges, including vehicle affordability, inflation, and interest rates, made for some rough sledding for automotive financing and retailing in 2024. But the quartet thinks this year is going to be much different, especially for stores and financing providers that have a value-driven, needs-based approach, supported by training […] [Read More]

Two major players in the used-vehicle industry have announced sponsorship in the sports arena – but with very different approaches. CarGurus is going the high-profile route, signing on as a founding partner of Boston Common Golf, a team in the made-for-TV virtual golf league TGL that features major champions Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama, Adam Scott […] [Read More]

DealerOn is joining forces with Lyteflo to add some juice to electric vehicle merchandising for dealerships. The marketing service providers said this partnership puts Lyteflo’s EV merchandising tools in the hands of dealers nationwide, in a move meant to improve the EV shopping experience on DealerOn websites and in the showroom. When added to a […] [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with an executive panel featuring six leaders from the wholesale market. Sharing their assessment of current conditions and how this year might unfold were: Mike Caggiano, ADESA Jason Ferreri, America’s Group Steve Kapusta, SmartAuction John Mathiowetz, IAA […] [Read More]