Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced Monday that it has integrated its dealership management solution with VinSolutions’ marketing solution platform. Dealers utilizing both systems now can view real-time data updates to assist with their productivity, customer service and customer retention. “Our Open/Mate program provides vendors like VinSolutions with a low-cost, easy integration process,” said Mike Esposito, Auto/Mate […] [Read More]

Used-vehicle sales appear headed for a month well north of 3 million units, according to TrueCar, which released its February forecast Monday that called for the possibility of nearly 3.32 million used sales for the month. That projected figure includes sales from franchised and independent dealers as well as private-party transactions. It would be a […] [Read More]

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association recently announced its newest National Member Benefit partner. Joining NIADA list is Montway Auto Transport, a rapidly growing company that serves all 50 states. In just eight years, officials highlighted that Montway has grown from a small, family-owned transport broker to one of the largest auto transportation companies in […] [Read More]

Think late January, when winter had been relatively mild so far, and it was easy to start looking toward spring — then February rolled along and changed the game. This month brought with it record-low temperatures and snowfall across much of the United States, and this weather is impacting auto markets, as well, especially in […] [Read More]

When Consumer Portfolio Services reported a year-end earnings per share increase of more than 35 percent, chairman and chief executive officer Brad Bradley not only highlighted that performance, but also how the company is preparing to answer questions from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Justice. Bradley reiterated how CPS previously […] [Read More]

A Reuters report posted late last week indicated OneMain Financial might be sold to a subprime finance company that currently does not operate in the auto space. The report citing anonymous sources said Citigroup is in “advanced talks” to sell its consumer finance unit that originates vehicle installment contracts to subprime finance company Springleaf Holdings. […] [Read More]

Metrolina Credit Co., which specializes in subprime auto financing, recently opened its first branch outside of North Carolina. The newest addition to the company’s branch network of four full-service operations is located in Greenville, S.C.  The footprint growth also marks the company’s first expansion branch since Metrolina Credit was acquired by ML Credit Group a […] [Read More]

Gas prices fell dramatically during the second half of 2014 and still remain very low as 2015 gets underway and oil continues to lose value. This has sparked a ripple effect throughout the automotive remarketing industry, turning many consumers toward truck and SUV purchases, as well as pushing prices up in the auction lanes for […] [Read More]

TrueCar announced that it has partnered with several AAA locations in the western United States to provide upfront pricing information via its network of TrueCar Certified Dealers. The program, which began this month, allows AAA club members to go to their respective AAA car buying website to find vehicle pricing information. “Part of TrueCar’s heritage […] [Read More]

During his company’s latest earnings conference call, Jim Hallett said he didn’t have any acquisition news to share, but the KAR Auction Services chief executive officer did hint at what may be in the pipeline. “So, with that I have nothing to announce today, but I would say that over the coming months you should […] [Read More]