Say your dealership has new salespeople who are still learning the unique attributes about certified pre-owned vehicles that can make them so appealing to the “ups” who arrive at the showroom or through the business development center. An advice column Autotrader compiled for shoppers on its site also could serve as a great checklist so […] [Read More]

Fueled in part by achieving the milestone of retailing 100 used units per store per month for the quarter on a same store basis as well as making strides with its Echo Park specialty dealerships, Sonic Automotive set a new record for used-vehicle sales during the second quarter. The dealer group reported on Monday that […] [Read More]

Now is the time you might want to turn environmentally conscious shoppers on your lot looking for a deal toward the pre-owned electric vehicles in stock. Why? Take a look at the residuals. According to Manheim, the used 2013 Nissan Leaf will be worth only $7,650 by next July, while today’s price for the same […] [Read More]

Copart recently updated and released the newest version of Copart Mobile for Android. Officials highlighted the updated mobile app can give buyers the ability to search for vehicles and attend Copart’s patented live auctions wherever they are — a crucial feature for busy dealers, dismantlers and others who bid for vehicles daily while running their […] [Read More]

Dealer software provider ProMax Unlimited announced Friday it has integrated its customer relationship management system with GoMoto’s Digital HUB kiosks. “As a company that has continually pioneered auto software for over 20 years, we recognize a great new platform when we see it,” said John Palmer, ProMax’s chief executive officer. “And GoMoto is exactly what […] [Read More]

Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced Monday it has opened the pre-registration for its Fall User Summit. The event will be hosted in Oak Brook, Ill., near Chicago, on October 12 and 13 later this year. The company invites its dealership customers to attend the event which, other than being a networking opportunity, will feature product training […] [Read More]

Another executive who spent time in a leadership position at J.P. Morgan Chase now is holding an even higher post at Santander Consumer USA Holdings. Not long after the finance company elevated Jason Kulus to be SCUSA’s chief executive officer, Santander appointed Blythe Masters as non-executive chairman of the board of directors. Masters, who now […] [Read More]

On Monday, F&I program provider RoadVantage added three industry veterans who have decades of dealership experience to its sales team, as well as a trio of new regional offices. Joining the company leadership team is Dave Bouchat, who comes to RoadVantage from DCH Auto Group. A 30-year industry veteran who was with AutoNation prior to […] [Read More]

Sheehy Auto Stores Inc. announced Monday it passed its annual campaign goal to raise more than $200,000 to benefit the American Heart Association. The dealer group also sold 6,500 vehicles in 54 days as part of the company’s 18th annual Sheehy 6,0000 sales charity event.   "With the support of our customers, our business partners […] [Read More]

TitleTec, a Solera company and provider of title and registration software for automotive dealers, joined with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association as a national member benefit partner on Monday. Officials highlighted TitleTec’s partnership with NIADA will help streamline the out-of-state titling process for NIADA's 16,000 members and the more than 38,000 licensed dealers in […] [Read More]