RouteOne recently revealed that it has completed integration with AutoManager’s DeskManager DMS, which means fields on the RouteOne credit application will be populated with information obtained electronically from the DeskManager system, thereby eliminating the need for duplicate data entry into multiple systems. “RouteOne is pleased to announce this integration with DeskManager DMS,” said Mike Jurecki, […] [Read More]

As part of parent company Cox Enterprises’ program to help spruce up the nation’s rivers, Manheim Pennsylvania recently chipped in on efforts to clean the Conestoga River in Lancaster County Central Park. There were more than 100 Manheim employees and their family members on hand for the event, as they teamed with volunteers from American […] [Read More]

Dealers who use AutoTrader.com to push their vehicles online now can choose to own a piece of the operation as the site is on its way to becoming a publicly traded company. AutoTrader Group — a newly formed entity that includes AutoTrader.com, Kelley Blue Book, vAuto and VinSolutions — filed paperwork with the Securities & […] [Read More]

In light of the recent news from Saab and plans for the brand to focus more on electric vehicle production in the future, Auto Remarketing reached out to ALG to get their feedback on how the changes might affect used-vehicle values — as well as how the project might fare — for the OEM that […] [Read More]

As Tom Kontos put it, May’s wholesale pricing activity certainly backs up the assertion that he and ADESA Analytical Services have had for some time: used values have likely peaked. In fact, as part of his look at monthly pricing trends, Kontos revealed that the average wholesale price in May was $10,271, which was 2.9 […] [Read More]

One of the biggest selling points in the certified pre-owned market is arguably that CPO vehicles give customers a “like-new” experience while still buying a used vehicle. As such, CPO customers tend to gravitate toward some of the benefits of certified (i.e. warranty coverage, delivery process, etc.) that are quite similar to those on the […] [Read More]

Dealers who are working with customers on tight budgets now have several vehicle lists assembled by Kelley Blue Book that analysts believe are best suited for a used-vehicle purchase or a new-model lease or purchase. Of the vehicles KBB thinks can best fit the bill for any transaction this month, half are Japanese models with […] [Read More]

The grades are in, and Subaru is at the top of the OEM class in TrueCar.com’s Performance Scorecards for May. Released Friday, the rankings grade each manufacturer and brand on eight different measurements including pricing, sales, incentives, customer loyalty, market share and days in inventory. Subaru earned an A+ to steal the top spot from […] [Read More]

Social media marketing firm Maximize Social Media has announced a new dealership initiative, offering what it calls lead-generating social media solutions to dealers for sales and service. “We’ve seen time and time again that those automobile dealers who are embracing social media naturally have stronger placement in the search engines,” said Mike McLaughlin, president of […] [Read More]

PHILADELPHIA — With respective lawmaking bodies in Florida and Georgia passing electronic lien and title legislation recently, VINtek is helping lenders in these Southern states prepare for the changes. In addition to announcing that it will aid lenders as they get ready for expanded ELT programs, VINtek also explained what these pieces of legislation entail. […] [Read More]