Now that additional safety features and driver assistance programs are becoming the norm in new cars, customers are shifting their attention to other tech-perks while searching for their next vehicle. And as shoppers become more interested in infotainment and more music/video-based technology, dealers have to decide how to best satisfy their customers’ wants and needs. [Read More]

Finalists for the WheelsTV 2012 Pre-Owned Vehicles of the Year Award have been named, with vehicles from Toyota, Mazda and Chevrolet claiming spots on the six-category list. The POV of the Year Award recognizes pre-owned vehicles proven as dependable by providing trouble-free service and good consumer value in day-to-day use for at least two years. […] [Read More]

As company leadership stated it is “well positioned” for even more progress, Autobytel revealed last week that it generated increased revenues and improved profitability during the first quarter compared with the year-ago period. Autobytel determined that first-quarter revenues grew 4 percent to $16.7 million. This sum was up  from $16.0 million a year ago. The […] [Read More]

With mobile devices being such a part of dealership management’s day-to-day professional life, the American International Automobile Dealers Association is joining forces with affinity partner Carfax for a free Webinar. The session titled, “Building Confidence On-the-Go,” is geared to help managers access information effectively whether online, in the lane or on the lot. The webinar […] [Read More]

CarGurus recently handed out its Best Deals Dealer Awards to a total of 185 rooftops from 26 different states for having offered consumers what site believes is the best used-vehicle deals during the past year. To determine regional award winners, CarGurus analyzed market values and prices on each dealer’s inventory during the past year and […] [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Bankruptcy filings in the U.S. this past month fell by double digits, according to the latest report from The American Bankruptcy Institute. Falling by 16 percent, total bankruptcy filings plunged as the spring season progressed. According to data from Epiq Systems, April bankruptcy filings totaled 108,865, down from the 129,815 filings registered […] [Read More]

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After five consecutive months of gains — a span that included the best month of all time for certified pre-owned sales — the CPO market experienced a year-over-year dip for the first time since October. During April, there were 143,137 CPO sales, according to Autodata Corp., and this marked an 8-percent decrease from April 2011. […] [Read More]