Following the success of its 13th Anniversary Sale last month — where a 2014 Nissan Versa was awarded — Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho will be conducting another giveaway at the end of this month. The auction said it will be giving away a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage that it purchased from Bronco Motors Mitsubishi at […] [Read More]

Gubagoo announced Tuesday its behavioral analytics-based chat and website engagement platform for dealer websites is now fully optimized for mobile. What does this mean for dealers using the tool? Gubagoo explained its dealer customers can now track and then relevantly target every visitor that hits their website via a smartphone or tablet with the free […] [Read More]

At one time, brands such as Honda and Toyota were considered startups in the U.S., a point National Automobile Dealers Association chairman Forrest McConnell recollected while reinforcing the value of franchised dealers. McConnell made his assertions in New York on Tuesday during the 2014 Automotive Forum presented by NADA and J.D. Power, an event that […] [Read More]

Dent Wizard International recently named a former rental car company executive with more than two decades of experience to be its new director of business development for its rental business. Joining the company is Pete Stuckert, who will focus on strengthening and expanding Dent Wizard’s relationships with major rental companies throughout North America, leading Dent […] [Read More]

Launching just in time for the New York International Auto Show, which opens to the press tomorrow, Nissan has launched a new, mobile responsive version of NissanNews.com. For consumers, dealers and journalists interested in the automaker’s latest breaks, Nissan noted that new mobile site adapts to any smartphone or tablet.   "Nissan's commitment to innovation […] [Read More]

When it comes to buying expensive commodities like cars, the “dissonance” factor is incredibly high. After all, it is a costly purchase, and nobody wants to go wrong when closing the deal. According to the recent 2014 US Women Car Buying Report, women are becoming the most powerful and largest segment of car buyers, presenting a […] [Read More]

As MBSi Capital rolled out enhanced availability of its mobile application, the company also decided to supplement the reward program offered by Primeritus Financial Services. Launched earlier this year, Primeritus’ quarterly reward program will honor its top-performing agency partners in regard to their peers based on both compliance and success. Every quarter, the Primeritus program […] [Read More]

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. announced late Monday that after 28 years with the company its president and chief executive officer Steve Kelleher will retire on April 30. Kelleher has been serving in this capacity since 2002. Replacing Kelleher on May 1 will be chief operating officer Donald Romano. Commenting on his time with the company […] [Read More]

Tax season ends today with the IRS tax filing deadline, and most likely, so will many seasonal price hikes in the lanes. Black Book picked out five car segments, in particular, that are expected to see significant near-term price declines. Every dealer is familiar with what the February through April time frame means: thousands of […] [Read More]

Barrett-Jackson posted the strongest sales results in the history of its auctions in Palm Beach, Fla., this past weekend. Officials highlighted that Ford and General Motors partnered with Barrett-Jackson to bring unique vehicles to the auction. Barrett-Jackson chairman and chief executive officer Craig Jackson noted on Monday that consignments reached a new high, the caliber […] [Read More]