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]

Auction Broadcasting Co. recently revealed it has broken ground at the all new ABC Baton Rouge facility. This new auction is located on the Baton Rouge International Airport property in Louisiana, and in phase one will feature six lanes on 30 acres of land, the company explained. Mike Hockett, chief executive officer,  of Auction Broadcasting […] [Read More]

Tom Kontos noticed seasonal movement when ADESA Analytical Services completed its monthly analysis of wholesale used-vehicle prices by vehicle model class. ADESA determined wholesale used vehicle prices in March averaged $10,028 — a level 2.9 percent higher compared to February but 5.6 percent lower relative to the same month last year. “Wholesale used vehicle prices […] [Read More]

After spending more than two decades at Chrysler Group, Fred Diaz left the domestic automaker for an executive role with a Japanese OEM. Late last week, Nissan announced that Diaz has been named to the newly formed position of divisional vice president of Nissan sales and marketing in the U.S. Diaz will be reporting to […] [Read More]

A short time after four Japanese automakers announced they were recalling 3.4 million units worldwide because of an airbag issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a domestic OEM is going to conduct a campaign for late models with airbag problems. Chrysler Group is recalling a total of 119,497 units — Chrysler 300, Dodge […] [Read More]