Eight more auto models and six more years of partnership are the result of an announcement this week from Sirius XM Radio and American Honda Motor Co. Inc. The two companies are extending their collaborative relationship to January 2020, and plan to significantly increase the penetration of SiriusXM factory-installed technology in new Honda and Acura […] [Read More]

In his latest video in the online series, “Think Tank Tuesday,” Paul Potratz described a showroom scene managers likely know all too well. Salespeople are fretting “ups” are not coming in droves and inventory is aging by the minute. The chief operating officer and founder of Potratz Partners Advertising said he has a way to […] [Read More]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Nissan North America is recalling a total of 151,695 crossovers to correct a brake issue. The vehicles included in the campaign are: —2013 and 2014 Nissan Pathfinder manufactured April 18 of last year through Sept. 20. —2013 Infiniti JX35 manufactured from Sept. 15, 2011 through Jan. 16 of […] [Read More]

KCI Kansas City will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Nov. 7 by honoring employees and hosting a KCI Cares Charity Sale as its last promotional event of 2013.  "Our staff and customers are excited and looking forward to this event," said Doug Doll, KCI Kansas City president. "This is our last big event of the […] [Read More]

Amin Tejani, vice president of dealership operations at Weins Canada and Auto Remarketing Canada’s 2013 Dealer of the Year, cites Weins Canada’s rich history and heritage as a significant factor behind the success of the organization.   Weins Canada, formerly known as the  Don Valley North Automotive Group, was founded in October of 1973 with […] [Read More]

In an effort to connect with clients, CarProof Vehicle History Reports held its first Client Advisory Board meeting earlier this month. Held in Blue Mountain, Ontario, the company invited 40 of its top dealer, auction and corporate customers to attend the meeting. “Our loyal partners provided us with valuable insight that we intend to put […] [Read More]

A day after Sonic Automotive discussed its plans to roll out a network of stores solely dedicated to selling pre-owned vehicles, investment analysts wanted to know if Asbury Automotive Group is constructing a similar strategy. While Asbury’s leadership team on Tuesday discussed many segments of its used-vehicle operation, president and chief executive officer Craig Monaghan […] [Read More]

As fall got underway in September, a few segments and models stood out as particularly hard to find, according to the latest installment of vehicle scarcity date that is provided monthly to Auto Remarketing by AutoTrader.com. SUVs and some trucks populated the lists once again in September, and  another segment showed up that normally loses […] [Read More]

After a 16 day partial government shutdown ended last week, the effects on the economy as a whole may be evident — but the question of how the event has impacted the automotive industry is still a bit hazy. CNW Research tackled this very concern in its latest Retail Automotive Summary, but CNW president Art […] [Read More]

Though CPO sales are roaring along this year at an unprecedented pace, it is sometimes difficult for dealers and manufacturers to convey the value of a certified pre-owned vehicle through advertising. Why should I buy CPO rather than used? Why does it cost more? What are the benefits? These are all questions most dealers answer […] [Read More]