In announcing the name change from Chrysler Group LLC to FCA US LLC on Tuesday, officials with the Michigan automaker emphasized in their press release that neither the location of company headquarters (Auburn Hills) nor the company’s holdings, management, board or brands would be impacted. But what about the used-car side? What is the branding […] [Read More]

As the economy has been improving and vehicle sales have been increasing, transportation companies have been getting more requests to coordinate cross-country shipments. More fleet procurers are finding good deals at auctions outside their usual purchasing region. When shipping cross-country, factors like distance and weather definitely impact delivery dates. Alisha Bray, MetroGistics’ West Coast/Midwest dispatch […] [Read More]

As we head toward Christmas, ServNet member auctions have been busy working to help the less fortunate during this holiday season. Pittsburgh Auto Auction, for example, raised funds for A Child’s Place at Mercy, part of the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System for its volunteerism this October, culminating in a $15,000 check for the local charity. […] [Read More]

Sixty-four million millennials are expected to purchase a car in the U.S. in the next five years alone. A new study provides important insights into what the emerging Millennial generation is really looking for when buying a car.  The millennials, once known as the “Baby Boom Echo” (or Gen Y), are the largest generation in […] [Read More]

Carfax has been celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2014, and before turning the corner into the new year, we took a look at the company’s first three decades and where it is headed from here. On its website, the company’s mission from the onset was clear: “to be the leading source of vehicle history information […] [Read More]

Dealership reviews will now be available on AutoTrader.com.   As part of a partnership between AutoTrader and DealerRater announced Tuesday, consumer-generated ratings and reviews of dealerships done through DealerRater will be integrated into dealer profile pages on AutoTrader.com. That starts this month, the companies said. Additionally, a shopper can click a “Rate & Review This […] [Read More]

With oil and gas prices falling, may shoppers are turning back toward units that may not be quite as fuel-efficient, but diesel fuel remains pricey. Still,  gas prices aside, some diesel vehicles — especially luxury units — are more cost-effective than their gasoline counterparts, according to a report from Vincentric. In its most recent Diesel Analysis, the […] [Read More]

The American Recovery Association — organizers of the North American Repossessors Summit (NARS) — recently announced sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor space are now available for its seventh annual event that begins on March 12. In addition to the usual sponsorships allocated for the cocktail reception, lunch, breakfast as well as snack and networking, among others, […] [Read More]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration handed out a six-figure civil penalty against a Georgia Nissan dealer for selling 28 recalled vehicles that did not have the recall remedy completed at the time the new models were delivered to customers. Regulators said they first opened an investigation on Oct. 25, 2012 against Gwinnett Place Nissan […] [Read More]

Effective immediately, Chrysler Group LLC is now FCA US LLC The U.S.-based automaker said in a press release that the new name aligns with the naming approach of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA), the parent company of the Auburn Hills, Mich., carmaker. Officials emphasized in the statement that neither the location of company headquarters (Auburn […] [Read More]