As Earth Day approaches, and the weather continues to warm as spring gets underway, buyers may be interested in the "greener" cars on your lots. For dealers looking to market to eco-friendly drivers, Kelley Blue Book compiled a list of the 10 Best Green Cars of 2013, chosen by editors of KBB.com. The list includes […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services pointed to the human capital the subprime lender added to ramp up its workforce going into the first quarter as part of the reason for a "good start to the year." This week, CPS reported earnings of $3.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share for its first quarter that […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — The next free Market Intelligence Webinar from POADA is focusing on a top-of-mind subject for dealers nowadays: compliance. POADA is hosting 700Credit — a leading provider of credit reporting and compliance products and services — for this free webinar, which is set for Thursday at 2 p.m. EDT. This informational, data-driven webinar […] [Read More]

DAYTON, Ohio — Reynolds and Reynolds on Thursday announced the launch of the LAW Pennsylvania F&I Library, which offers Keystone State dealers a comprehensive catalog of standardized, legally reviewed finance and insurance documents. Officials highlighted the LAW Pennsylvania F&I Library of forms was developed jointly through a partnership between Reynolds Document Services and the Pennsylvania […] [Read More]

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — GrooveCar, one of the nation's largest automotive resource and buying support programs for credit unions, tapped one of its in-house executives to be vice president of strategic alliances. Taking on this newly created position is Robert O'Hara. GrooveCar explained O'Hara will be responsible for all GrooveCar entities — GrooveCar, CU Xpress Lease […] [Read More]

The 2013 Auto Remarketing Canada Conference, presented by CarProof, offers attendees something new this year: the opportunity to honor outstanding members of the industry. This year, conference organizers will present the Auto Remarketing Canada Dealer of the Year Award, presented by CarProof; and the Auto Remarketing Canada Remarketer of the Year Award, presented by IARA, […] [Read More]

With wholesale prices said to have peaked last month, auction prices are expected to soften slightly this week, NADA Used Car Guide reported. Analysts are predicting prices will decline by 0.2 percent, or $25, relative to the two-week average, starting what is expected to be a downward trend through May. NADA is anticipating that used-vehicle […] [Read More]

The next free Market Intelligence Webinar from POADA is focusing on a top-of-mind subject for dealers nowadays: compliance. POADA is hosting 700Credit — a leading provider of credit reporting and compliance products and services — for this free webinar, which is set for next Thursday at 2 p.m. EDT. This informational, data-driven webinar with 700Credit […] [Read More]

In an effort to satisfy demand on the lots, which cars and trucks are dealers looking for in the lanes this spring?  Black Book tracked the most in-demand used car and truck segments this spring season, and found that dealers are buying up vehicles at a rapid rate in three particular segments. [Read More]

McLaren Automotive has officially joined the certified pre-owned fray. Calling it “McLaren Qualified,” the British manufacturer of high-performance luxury sports cars has rolled out its bespoke pre-owned car program. Announced last week, the company said in a press release that McLaren Qualified is the first approved program for pre-owned McLaren models. This news follows the […] [Read More]