DriveTime Automotive Group solidified its pipeline of potential inventory to boost its buy-here, pay-here business prospects. A new partnership finalized on Thursday installed Manheim and Go Auto Exchange as DriveTime’s primary source for remarketing wholesale inventory through its physical locations, mobile auctions and online. DriveTime is one of the largest players in the BHPH industry, […] [Read More]

There needs to be balance in data ownership. The dealer should own both their physical inventory and their digital inventory, as well. It’s that time of year when late-season models are blown out, Canadians retreat inside to watch American Football, and evenings — they start at 4 p.m. now — are spent catching up on “True […] [Read More]

Manheim officially announced today a selective partnership with the DriveTime Automotive Group that will make the auction company the exclusive remarketer for DriveTime’s inventory. Susie Heins, vice president, major dealers at Manheim, took the time to speak with Auto Remarketing to outline her company’s excitement for the new arrangement. “DriveTime, which is the largest subprime […] [Read More]

Almost gone are the days of the “Wild West,” where carriers run over hours or hide true shipment statuses. Real estate has rapidly decreased for outfits lacking strong compliance, operations and CRM systems. While it is obvious to see the strengths in more modern dispatch and tracking methods, the compliance piece is just as impactful. […] [Read More]

In the dealership buy-sell market, it’s still the private buyers who are making the biggest waves, but that’s not to say all is quiet on the public retailer front, according to Kerrigan Advisors. The Kerrigan Quarterly Blue Sky Report for Q3 acknowledges that public dealer groups have continued to “focus on non-auto dealership and international investing,” while […] [Read More]

Those shopping for a Hyundai in Houston this weekend may be surprised by what they find at Humble Hyundai and North Freeway Hyundai. Edmunds.com’s car buying experts will be at the two dealerships Friday and Saturday to “take over” the showrooms and offer an “unprecedented shopping experience.” The two dealerships will feature the Edmunds.com Price Promise service, […] [Read More]

Donlen recently released its next-generation mobile apps for fleet managers and fleet drivers. The company said that FleetWeb Mobile and DonlenDriver Mobile are compatible across most hardware and mobile operating systems. “Fleet customers will now have a seamless experience when using our mobile apps. They will see a redesigned home screen that will provide easy […] [Read More]

Shopping for a new car is still a hassle for many women. Women purchase more than 50 percent of all new cars or influence the purchasing of about 85 percent of all new cars sold in the U.S. and 48 percent in Canada. Topping the list of gripes: Time. Twenty-one percent say buying a car is not […] [Read More]

Along with offering five recommendations aimed at helping individuals who might be heading to your franchised store showroom, recent analysis by Swapalease.com showed consumers can often get a better lease deal if they opt for a model from the incoming model year, even in December when end-of-year negotiating intensifies. For example, site officials found that […] [Read More]

As supply continues to expand, auction and retail prices of used vehicles are expected to take a downward turn. And the second half of the year has brought with it signs of a price turnaround on the lots — which will perhaps serve to bring more used shoppers into dealerships this holiday season. Though many […] [Read More]