Here is something you don’t hear every day: leasing is actually lower than it should be. AutoTrader.com president Jared Rowe said this during an event Wednesday at Google headquarters — and the two reasons behind his assertion both have used-car implications. First, he said, the industry’s remarketing structure is stronger than it has been in prior years, […] [Read More]

Kelley Blue Book announced on Thursday its brand and vehicle category winners for its fourth annual 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, highlighting the new vehicles and the overarching brands with the lowest-projected ownership costs. KBB’s cost-to-own data is based on information including depreciation, expected fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and […] [Read More]

As part of the Ford Auction Service Award Program, facilities operated by ADESA, Brasher’s and Manheim all recently earned accolades from Blue Oval remarketing officials. Manheim collected the most honors as operating locations in Chicago, Manheim, Pa., New York and St. Louis were selected as recipients of a 2014 Ford Auction Recognition Award. As part […] [Read More]

Following news of the AAA Mid-Atlantic’s recent venture into the car-buying service sector of the auto business, Auto Remarketing decided to reach out to our home state's chapter, AAA Carolinas, to see how one of the organization’s founding members of the auto-buying service does business. Greg Pence, the manager of the auto buying service for AAA […] [Read More]

Used-price drops slowed as last year closed out, and February is off to a mild start when it comes to depreciation. Signs of tax season are also starting to rear their head. According to the latest Guidelines report from NADA Used Car Guide, used-vehicle prices are expected to rise by 1 percent to 1.5 percent […] [Read More]

Vehicle transport companies deal with numerous clients that purchase or sell vehicles at auctions and request help with shipping. Among these are many dealerships adding to their inventory and car rental companies looking to sell vehicles at auctions. One factor that can impact the viability of auction purchases and/or sales is transportation costs. Maximizing loads […] [Read More]

Fitch Ratings recently weighed in on the future prospects of both Ally Financial and General Motors Financial now that one company has finalized a major leadership change and the other is taking on more leasing business as the captive for the parent automaker. Analysts explained GM’s higher emphasis on offering its customers lease options through […] [Read More]

The National Automotive Finance Association is again enhancing its annual Non-Prime Auto Finance Survey; this time by collaborating with the American Financial Services Association. The NAF Association and AFSA announced this week they will be working jointly to orchestrate the only survey specifically focused on the subprime auto financing market. For the past 18 years, […] [Read More]

The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) named Dealertrack Technologies as a strategic partner this week, recommending the company’s solutions for F&I, inventory, CRM, compliance and digital marketing. CNCDA explained that it recognizes that dealers are looking for solutions that will help them streamline and advance their automotive retailing operations. Association officials emphasized that naming […] [Read More]

Enterprise Holdings has expanded its rental portfolio, announcing Friday morning that it has acquired Triangle Rent A Car. The purchase of the Raleigh, N.C.-based company includes the Triangle brand, locations, websites and a majority of its fleet, including its van and truck rental business. The 29 branch offices that Triangle Rent A Car has throughout […] [Read More]