Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ramping up its investigative force to get a closer look at banks, lenders and other credit institutions, according to a recent job posting on the Department of the Treasury's website. The vacancy listing indicates a marketing campaign that […] [Read More]

David DiCienzo, franchise owner of both Thrifty Car Sales Westfield and Thrifty Car Sales Springfield — both in Massachusetts — says it’s all about having the right tools. And in talking with Auto Remarketing, the dealer, who has just purchased a third franchise from Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, noted that though challenges will arise in […] [Read More]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ramping up its investigative force to get a closer look at banks, lenders and other credit institutions, according to a recent job posting on the Department of the Treasury’s website. The vacancy listing indicates a marketing campaign that asks, “Do you want to be a leader in your field […] [Read More]

RouteOne announced today the availability of nearly a half dozen additional enhancements to its free mobile apps. Officials highlighted the iPhone app now includes the ability to forward “sent” applications to new finance sources, securely text message with supporting finance sources, get payoff quotes and capture leads into the Lead Manager within RouteOne.  The company […] [Read More]

Toyota and the Greater New York Toyota Dealers announced that they are joining forces to help educators who might be suffering financial strain during the last month of summer since many are unpaid during this time. Officials said that when licensed teachers in Connecticut, New Jersey or New York lease any new Toyota, dealers will […] [Read More]

Yet another high-level executive from one of the nation’s largest auto finance companies is scheduled to join panel discussions at this year’s Re3 Conference, the part of the annual Used Car Week that delves into the recovery, repossession and remarketing fields. [Read More]

Black Book collected dealer reaction from throughout the country as gas prices continued to climb, and it appears these rising costs are weighing on the minds of many in the business. Managing editor Ricky Beggs indicated that the average price at the pump now stands at $3.72 after a seven-cent rise last week. Beggs pointed […] [Read More]

For the second straight year the auto industry is seeing improvements in customer satisfaction, and the data experts say dealers are the front line when it comes to shaping those consumer perceptions. The American Customer Satisfaction Index, released this morning, offers details on why incentives are out, quality is in, and on who makes the […] [Read More]

The vehicle test drive has long been the standard for dealerships looking to influence potential buyers by allowing them to experience a car’s ride and features. According to a new study, however, not all buyers are interested in taking the car for a spin. In its Test Drive Study, Maritz Research reports that 11.4 percent […] [Read More]

Two recalls posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety administration’s website — one from General Motors and the other from Suzuki — cover more than 350,000 units. The larger of the two is associated with the electrical system on several midsize SUVs, including: —2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL —2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC […] [Read More]