The summer continues to be a hot one for several automakers in Canada. Following about 3-percent year-over-year growth in June, Canadian new-vehicle sales last month improved 4.7 percent, according to data provided by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Specifically, automakers moved 148,184 new vehicles in July, with year-to-date sales coming in at 1.01 million units for a […] [Read More]

CarProof Vehicle History Reports provided assistance to children across Canada so they can have a season in sports through CarProof’s Drive to Help Day, a recently held fundraising event. CarProof pledged to donate a portion of its sales from July 18 to Canadian Tire Jumpstart, a national charitable program that helps financially disadvantaged children participate […] [Read More]

July used-vehicle sales data from CNW Research showed why it can be challenging for  an independent dealer nowadays. Not only are franchised stores holding on to as many trade-ins as they possibly can retail, CNW president Art Spinella explained why independent lots also are being pinched by private-party sales. Overall, last month’s used-sales volume moved […] [Read More]

Industry incentives continue their decline, but transaction prices seem to be on the way up, when compared to last year’s rates.   More specifically, TrueCar.com analysts estimated that the average transaction price for light vehicles in the U.S. was $30,369 last month, up $487 (1.6 percent) from July 2011 and down $139 (0.5 percent) from […] [Read More]

Women represent about roughly two-thirds of service/repair customers, and almost three-fourths of female consumers plan on taking their ride to the dealership to have it serviced. These are just two of the statistics shared by Women-Drivers.com that highlight what the website has found to be critically important for dealers to examine: their treatment of women […] [Read More]

As detailed in announcements made this week, the list of auctions that have secured contacts through the General Services Administration to sell government vehicles continues to grow. In the central Florida market, Sanford Auto Dealers Exchange is the most recent addition to GSA’s list of ServNet auction partners, which now includes 15 ServNet auctions throughout […] [Read More]

Thanks to a partnership announced Wednesday between Motor Trend Certified and Carfax, all vehicles in the national certification program must now come with a Carfax Vehicle History Report and quality for the Carfax Buyback Guarantee. These, of course, are on top of the requirements under the Motor Trend Certified national guidelines. “Combining Motor Trend Certified […] [Read More]

Two ADESA locations recently celebrated milestone anniversaries, and the company said these auctions “pulled out all the stops” to mark the occasions and show thanks to their customers. ADESA Fargo rang in 60 years of service with a record number of units running through the lanes during its “diamond” anniversary sale. Keeping in line with […] [Read More]

With an influx of Americans turning on the TVs to watch U.S. Olympians claim victories in areas including men’s swimming and women’s gymnastics, among others, how is this increased number of viewers affecting OEM advertising? Edmunds.com noted that many automakers are seeing substantial consumer interest spikes for units advertised during the games. [Read More]

As gas prices ticked up another two cents, NADA Used Car Guide’s analysis of wholesale prices showed the movements for compact and midsize cars continue to go in opposite directions. Analysts discovered that the midsize car segment is expected to see the biggest drops over the course of the current week as prices are expected […] [Read More]