Copart will have a new CEO at the end of next month. The company announced Monday that chief executive Jeff Liaw is stepping down from the role on July 31 and that executive chairman Jay Adair, who was the previous CEO, will take on the position. Liaw will support the transition as special advisor to […] [Read More]

Dealers who use CarGurus to market their used-vehicle inventory online have about two weeks to shore up all the details included in those listings, especially connected with fees as demanded by the Federal Trade Commission. This spring’s attention-getting move by the FTC is continuing to impact moves by service providers in automotive retailing, as CarGurus […] [Read More]

For years, the automotive industry has focused its energy on one core objective: selling more cars. Dealers have invested heavily in digital retailing, improved response times, refined sales processes, and elevated customer experience. All these efforts have pushed the industry forward, but they share a common limitation: they focus on the end of the transaction […] [Read More]

Dealers can now seek guidance about insurance and more from four experienced experts who joined EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants this week. The national insurance brokerage and consulting firm providing specialized services and products across select industries and client sectors announced that auto dealership F&I experts Ryan Hoff and John Jacobi have joined the firm. […] [Read More]

TraXtion rolled out a tool on Thursday to help dealerships get more traction with their customers who might need new tires. The company highlighted TireSpec is an artificial intelligence-powered website and smartphone solution that works without the need for additional hardware. TireSpec can enable tire shoppers to transform a simple smartphone photo into an instant […] [Read More]

TruDecision and FUSE forged a partnership this week. The companies explained this partnership means FUSE clients will gain seamless access to TruDecision’s suite of advanced analytics solutions, enabling lenders to improve automation, enhance risk assessment, streamline underwriting workflows, and optimize portfolio performance. TruDecision and FUSE said the integration will support a broad range of lending […] [Read More]

Cox Automotive chief economist Jeremy Robb took a few days to react to the first interest-rate decision made by the Federal Reserve led by new chair Kevin Warsh. And what the new Fed leader pledged to do has Robb upbeat about what it could eventually mean for dealerships and finance companies. But it might be […] [Read More]

Kicking off our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week is a conversation with Blair Earle, who is managing director at IAA Canada. Earle and Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby discuss changing Canadian driving habits, vehicle affordability, used-vehicle supply, used-car values and what dealers, remarketers […] [Read More]

Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week is a conversation with United Car Dealers Association leaders Jim Hamilton, Christy Fines and John Tangreda. They talk with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the biggest challenges facing dealers in Ontario and how UCDA […] [Read More]

America’s Auto Auction has a new assistant general manager at its Boston area location. And the new executive didn’t have to travel far. Joining America’s Auto Auction Boston as assistant GM is Liz Morich, who brings 25 years of remarketing experience to the role, including her most recent post as GM of ADESA Boston. Morich […] [Read More]