AuctionACCESS said this week that another finance company joined a growing list of industry partners that are now automating floor plan data transmission through the AuctionACCESS system. Floor plan availability from AutoUse now is available to AuctionACCESS subscribing auctions. Officials explained this data can enable auctions to show their dealers updated AutoUse credit availability before […] [Read More]

MBSi Capital, the developers of the Re-Pros and iRepo repossession software suites, rolled out a new program that aims to make it easier for repossession companies to become and remain compliant with a variety of new government mandates. The company highlighted the Compliance Made Easy program addresses three key areas — complaint tracking, recurring training […] [Read More]

As automakers and federal agencies have reported recalls of millions of vehicles worldwide recently, GE Capital Fleet Services today announced what it’s calling a first-of-its-kind agreement with Carfax. The companies plan to develop real-time reporting for fleet managers detailing safety recalls not yet performed on vehicles within their fleets. The companies explained that currently recall […] [Read More]

The North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association on Monday announced an endorsement of its preferred retirement plan administrator. Named for the role is NADART, the retirement plan and benefits division of the National Automobile Dealers Association. In the new venture, NCADA and NADART said they will work together to deliver investment and employee benefit options specifically […] [Read More]

With Earth Day just less than a week away, Cars.com released a list of what editors contend are the "best hybrids for the money." As gas prices continue to fluctuate, fuel-efficiency remains a selling point for dealers. In an effort to help shoppers get the most bang for their buck, Cars.com experts looked at each […] [Read More]

In what we’re proud to call an annual tradition, Auto Remarketing dedicates a special section of our print publication each year to recognize the leading women of the remarketing and used-car business. The 2013 Women in Remarketing program — sponsored by Ally Auto Remarketing — honors a class taking on a wide array of leadership […] [Read More]

As used inventory continues to expand and tax season comes to a close, perhaps putting a damper on high spring sales, Black Book’s Ricky Beggs said bidding in the lanes was a bit slower this past week. “Feedback in the auction lanes from Black Book survey personnel indicate that many dealers were not bidding aggressively […] [Read More]

Explaining new-vehicle features to customers just got easier for Ford dealers, thanks to a new “video snack” program by the OEM. On Monday, Ford announced this week’s launch of its Vehicle Orientation program at dealerships nationwide, offering customers access to an online library of “video snacks,” or short videos that explain how to use specific […] [Read More]

Overseeing the development and launch of new products for Cars.com is the company’s newly announced vice president of product. Cars.com on Monday revealed its appointment of Barbara Mousigian to the position. In the role, Mousigian will also be responsible for defining Cars.com’s product strategy, the company said, and will guide enhancements to its existing properties. […] [Read More]

In light of the former head of the Ram Truck Brand, Fred Diaz, leaving for a position at Nissan last week, Chrysler Group announced Monday who will fill this position. Named president and chief executive officer of the Ram Truck Brand is Reid Bigland, who will also continue as head of U.S. Sales, and president […] [Read More]