NAPA, Calif. — California-based non-prime auto finance company United Auto Credit recently selected fellow Golden State operation AUL to be its national service contract provider, creating what top executives described as a formidable team based on the combined strength of field representation and dealer base the two companies possess. Currently in the national rollout phase, […] [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute reported total bankruptcy filings in the United States for the month of August increased 7 percent compared to July, according to data provided by Epiq Systems. Officials tabulated August bankruptcy filings totaled 104,336, up from the 97,104 filings registered in July. They indicated the 99,417 total noncommercial filings […] [Read More]

DAYTON, Ohio — Reynolds and Reynolds has announced the availability of integration between the Reynolds ERA and POWER dealership management systems and the Provider Exchange Network, or PEN, which it calls a "digital pipeline" connecting F&I product providers with the dealer management systems or other dealer point-of-sale systems. Available as of this month, Reynolds said […] [Read More]

August new-vehicle sales of full-size pickup trucks climbed 16 percent, according to Black Book, which said Thursday that this increase was the strongest experienced by this segment since 2009. But it’s not just the new side of the market where pickups have shown strength. Black Book indicates that used pickups — compact, midsize and full-size […] [Read More]

After wrapping up what was the strongest August ever for the CPO market, according to Autodata Corp., one dealership highlighted its recent success in the segment, as well as strategies and best practices implemented in the New York store. Bronx dealership Teddy Nissan was named the No. 1 CPO Nissan dealer in the country for […] [Read More]

As organizers gear up for the second-ever event, small group breakout sessions are new to the Re3 Conference this year. Conference chairman Bill Zadeits said these sessions will offer attendees the opportunity to focus more closely on the technology and data topics of interest to them. During each of two workshop sessions, attendees will be […] [Read More]

Online marketplace eBay Motors this week announced upgrades to its certified pre-owned platform that the company says are designed to provide OEMs and dealers with a more robust online sales channel, to complement brick-and-mortar dealerships. The revamped CPO platform includes redesigned showroom and brand pages, eBay Motors said, as well as enhanced listing templates and […] [Read More]

Hendrick Automotive Group this week announced a partnership with Sirius XM Radio that will offer service subscriptions to those purchasing pre-owned vehicles with factory-equipped satellite radio. The three-month SiriusXM subscription deal applies to customers who buy a pre-owned vehicle from any of the 84 Hendrick Automotive Group dealerships across the U.S., and through Hendrickcars.com. “I’ve […] [Read More]

Revealed Wednesday, Penske Automotive Group will be joining Hertz’s franchising network. The companies explained this partnership for the Memphis, Tenn., market is part of  Hertz's company-wide initiative aimed at increasing its presence in the off airport car rental markets. "Hertz is pleased to enter into a partnership with Penske Automotive Group to encompass the franchising […] [Read More]

The Russ Darrow Group announced this week that it has opened a Used Car Superstore to its auto retail properties. The store, located at 2301 W. College Ave. in Appleton, Wis., adds to the company’s dealership roster across the state, and is located at the site of the former Russ Darrow KIA dealership, which the […] [Read More]