In a move cheered by OEM organizations, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced its plans to require automakers and motorcycle manufacturers to provide consumers with a free online tool that will enable them to search recall information by vehicle identification number starting next year. “Safety is our highest priority, and […] [Read More]

Wholesale prices are expected to rise once again this week, with one segment even predicted to see as high of a climb as $125. NADA Used Car Guide is predicting overall wholesale prices to increase 0.2 percent, or $25, relative to the two-week average. And it seems depreciation rates may be slowing from July’s numbers. […] [Read More]

With the 2013 IARA Annual Summer Roundtable set for next week, the organization's Certification Commitee chair recently talked with Auto Remarketing about an important offering for remarketing professionals now more widely available. Dave Sutton —  the national director of data partnerships at Carfax and the chair of the Certification Committee for the International Automotive Remarketers […] [Read More]

Another major player in the auction business has announced its plans for the upcoming National Auto Auction Week, which is sponsored by the National Auto Auction Association and kicks off Monday. Manheim said its North American auctions are participating in the big event and will utilize social media, including Facebook and Twitter, to help spread […] [Read More]

A new tool announced this week aims to unify the gap between offline and Web-based showrooms. Online sales software firm SaleMove has launched its Inbound Sales platform, which the company says will allow dealership sales consultants to communicate directly and instantly with online car shoppers using SaleMove live video chat and collaborative search features. At […] [Read More]

Baltimore-area Hyundai dealers joined the automaker’s philanthropic organization, Hope On Wheels, this week to award the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Pediatric Oncology of Baltimore with a $75,000 Hyundai Scholar Grant. Dr. Christopher Gamper received Hope On Wheels’ most recent grant for his work in immunotherapy against cancer, in hopes of […] [Read More]

The biggest name in Canadian publicly traded dealer groups recently announced its second-quarter results, reporting its most profitable quarter in history. AutoCanada Inc. revealed they made company history with an increase in earnings of 61.2 percent. The company enjoyed double-digit increases across the board, with revenue increasing by 3.18 percent to $388.8 million for Q2. […] [Read More]

In light of the recent floods in Calgary, Manheim Edmonton and Source Auto Auction are teaming up in an effort to raise funds for relief efforts. The two auctions are offering a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette convertible in an effort to provide aid to flood victims. The vehicle is donated by Source Auto Auction chief executive […] [Read More]

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada recently announced it has a new director of collision programs. Appointed to the position is Leanne Jefferies, who brings experience in the operation of a collision repair facility, collision media editing and publication,youth programming and college liaison, according to AIA . Jefferies will also continue in her current role […] [Read More]

In an effort to enhance subscribing dealers' inventory listings, transportation company Montway has teamed up with Auction123. Now, through the new partnership, Auction123 customers have access to instant vehicle shipping quotes within their dealer’s inventory detail pages and eBay Motors listings. “Dealers marketing their vehicles via Auction123’s solutions can seamlessly integrate Montway's price quote calculator […] [Read More]