CARY, N.C. — As multiple captive finance companies make special considerations for furloughed federal workers, the ongoing turmoil on Capitol Hill over the government shutdown and debt ceiling appears to be having a pronounced impact on potential sales. Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence found that one in four visitors to KBB.com who are looking to […] [Read More]

CINCINNATI — Swapalease.com reported on Tuesday that average vehicle lease prices declined 2.0 percent year-over-year based on listings entering the market during September. The site determined prices on leases averaged $582.02 in September, down from $593.66 in September of last year. These prices compare to an average of $578.06 recorded during August. Swapalease.com discovered Ford's […] [Read More]

McLEAN, Va. and DETROIT — Capital One Financial Corp. and General Motors extended their relationship that can help consumers earn rewards toward the purchase or lease of a vehicle. The companies along with MasterCard announced a multi-year extension of their co-brand card partnership and the launch of the new GM Card from Capital One. The […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing announced this morning its first-ever National Remarketing Executive of the Year, presented by ServNet, and earning this inaugural distinction is Dan Kennedy, manager of GM Remarketing. [Read More]

Throughout 2013, dealers at auction have seen full-size truck prices spike, while alternative energy vehicles have consistently softened throughout the year.  Now the two segments sit at opposite ends of the spectrum… [Read More]

Asbury Automotive Group , announced late last week that the company will implement PureCars products in all 79 of its dealerships. While Asbury has utilized the PureCars Value Report, both digitally and in the showroom, since 2011, the company will now expand its usage to include PureCars' complete suite of products, including the Value Report, […] [Read More]

Online monthly payment marketing technology provider DriveItNow announced its new Trade-in Equity Analyzer is now available as part of its pre-qualified payment quoting service. Since many vehicle sales involve a trade-in, DriveItNow said the value and the equity in these trade-ins dramatically affect the whole transaction. The company contends consumers typically are unaware of their […] [Read More]

DealerFire, a provider of custom automotive websites and digital marketing solutions, launched its first fully responsive automotive website. Officials highlighted the platform is designed to offer what they said are several industry firsts, including fully redesigned inventory layouts and vehicle detail pages. DealerFire contends the number of users doing online research on a mobile device […] [Read More]

It’s fair to say the auto retail business has changed more in the past 10 years than in the previous 75 years combined. Much of the change owes to the rise of the Internet and new technologies, which have transformed the way consumers shop for used vehicles and how dealers manage their inventories. But one […] [Read More]

ShipCarsNow announced Friday it was awarded a 2013 Better Business Bureau Integrity Award, as it was honored for ethical business practices with customers, employees and communities. [Read More]