Dick Hannah Dealerships gave away a brand-new car this month, as part of an annual project to give back to the community.   For the eighth year running, Dick Hannah Dealerships participated in the Valentine’s Day for CCA event held to raise money for children diagnosed with cancer and to benefit the Children’s Cancer Association. […] [Read More]

After releasing their report on new-car dealers earlier this month, IBISWorld came out with the Used Car Dealers in Canada Industry Market Research Report this week — a document containing numerous tidbits of good news for dealers looking forward.   Attributable in part to rising consumer demand, IBISWorld predicts used-car dealer profit and revenue will […] [Read More]

RouteOne Canada recently announced it has completed integration with General Motors’ captive finance organization GM Financial, which may simplify the credit approval process for GM dealers. All GM dealers may now send credit applications electronically through the RouteOne Canada platform as well as manage the entire scope of the credit fulfillment process, the companies reported. […] [Read More]

Seasonal patterns, such as an uptick in car buyers during tax season, lifted used-car pricing and wholesale activity this month, say Black Book editors. And continuing toward spring, the company said it expects "additional growth in new-car sales from pent-up demand will bring in more trade-in volume and result in a continued slow easing of […] [Read More]

Sparked in part by a rush of off-rental units, ADESA found January wholesale prices trending higher both on a month-over-month comparison as well as against year-ago readings. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of wholesale values by vehicle model class, prices in January averaged $10,037 — up 2.5 percent compared to December and 1.3 […] [Read More]

Organizational changes were announced this week by family-owned Pittsburgh Independent Auto Auction, as several people take on new roles within its executive team.   Named chairman and chief executive officer of Pittsburgh Independent Auto Auction is David Angelicchio. Dennis Angelicchio has been appointed president of the company, and Debra Angelicchio-Jackson was appointed vice president. Company […] [Read More]

With used inventory predicted to loosen this year, Dominion Dealer Solutions revealed Tuesday an addition to its Dominion Inventory suite. The company contends the new Inventory Health offering gives “dealers a quick way to identify areas needing improvement, monitor progress and improve inventory performance.” [Read More]

AutoTrader Group announced Tuesday two more of its companies have completed certification in the Reynolds Certified Interface Program. Joining previously certified VinSolutions are HomeNet and vAuto. Under the group’s structure, HomeNet, vAuto and VinSolutions are part of AutoTrader Group's Software Solutions business. As such, they offer dealerships software tools and related data analytics.   [Read More]

A newly launched service founded by a longtime car dealer is aiming to help dealerships and automakers connect with local same-brand customers and bring them back into the store to trade in or resell their rides. Based out of Costa Mesa, Calif., Hitfigure is designed to not only aid franchised dealers in generating more local […] [Read More]

Joe Verde announced the winner of the sales and management training workshop package from Joe Verde Sales & Management Training stemming from a drawing held at the Best Training Day Ever on Feb. 8 in Orlando, Fla. The recipient was Patrick Sexton, general manager at Legacy Ford Hyundai in Rosenberg, Texas. Verde spoke at the […] [Read More]