If findings shared by NADA University on Monday are any indication, the outlook on workforce stability at the nation’s dealerships is a relatively solid one. The education and training arm of the National Automobile Dealer Associated has released the 2012 Dealership Workforce Study Industry Report, which was put together in partnership with Northwood University and […] [Read More]

The National Auto Auction Association shared news Monday afternoon that Jacob B. Hershey, co-founder of what was formerly known as Pennsylvania Auto Dealers Exchange, died Friday at age 90. His funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST on Thursday in New Oxford, Pa. It will be held at the Nicarry Meeting House at The Brethren […] [Read More]

As buyer demand in the lanes continues to rise — in part due to Hurricane Sandy and the need for replacement vehicles in the Northeast — it seems dealers are turning toward one particular group of vehicles to fill up the lots. In the latest “Beggs on the Used Car Market” video report, the Black […] [Read More]

These days, it seems consumers want to begin discussing a potential purchase with dealership staff far before they make it into the physical store, according to recent analysis from automotive data company Polk. In a recent study commissioned by website chat company Contact At Once, one in three users of auto website chat bought a […] [Read More]

American Auto Auction Group announced that two of its newest auction properties have been officially recognized as members of the National Auto Auction Association. The two newest NAAA members are Your Auction of Pasco and Badger State Auto Auction. Your Auction of Pasco is a greenfield site opened in Holiday, Fla., this past March, and […] [Read More]

Safe-Guard Products International has rolled out a suite of products specifically tailored to the needs of independent dealers, the company announced Monday. Featured in the RideSafe product suite are a vehicle service contract program, a tire/wheel and roadside assistance program and GAP protection. RideSafe is immediately available in most states, officials noted. [Read More]

Greater Rockford Auto Auction on Monday launched a promotion for Consumer Portfolio Services called, “Say Yes to CPS.” Management explained the promotion runs through June and gives dealers a chance to win a 2013 Polaris Outlaw 90 ATV in addition to other weekly events and giveaways. The auction said all CPS vehicle purchases also have […] [Read More]

On Monday, RedBumper announced the release of a new solution, SmartPrice, which the company says can eliminate the need for manual daily price updates and automatically syndicates and distributes list prices. The tool is designed to allow dealers to automatically price their inventory against trim and option matched competitor vehicles in their markets, and optimizes […] [Read More]

Dealer.com has named a new chief executive officer, the company said late last week.Tapped for the position is president and co-founder Rick Gibbs. Gibbs officially becomes CEO and president of the company on Jan. 1. Company co-founder and current CEO Mark Bonfigli will focus on “innovating and evolving” Dealer.com's workplace and unique culture of wellness […] [Read More]

Buyers are paying more for many popular mid-size models, according to NADA Used Car Guide’s latest Guidelines report. In fact, some prices for models have undergone “major revisions,” including the Chevy Malibu, Ford Fusion and Mazda6, whose prices “improved significantly over the years and are at, or very near to, the overall (sales weighted) segment […] [Read More]