What would you do if the FTC came knocking on your door? How would you handle what started out as a simple oversight from one employee and turned into a Social Media firestorm?  This is the age of quick-trigger reactions from the buying public.  If you don’t have an already-established Social presence AND a crisis […] [Read More]

AutoNation recently revealed its board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $250 million of the company’s common stock.  Prior to the increased authorization, AutoNation determined it had utilized substantially all of the amounts previously authorized by its board of directors under its share repurchase program.  AutoNation tabulated that it has approximately […] [Read More]

KCI Auto Auction is teaming up with sister auctions DAA Northwest and El Paso Independent Auto Auction to host a NASCAR Days promotion this spring that will not only feature a plethora of vehicles up for sale, but also appearances from NASCAR drivers Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer. The promotion is set for April 18–19 […] [Read More]

With Keven Chartier taking on the role of director of financial services, the new director of remarketing for Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. will be Kevin Cullum.  Cullum is currently the director of credit services. Chartier’s move from remarketing to financial services and Cullum’s move into remarketing were just some of the changes revealed late last […] [Read More]

As used-car prices and wholesale values continue to rise, dealers may find it even harder to sell a consumer on a used unit that shoppers might be able to find new for a similar price. And with gas prices on the rise and technology constantly moving forward, is it better to buy a new gas […] [Read More]

In a report released late last week that spotted strengthening retail new-vehicle sales trends, Dataium’s January Automotive Shopper Intensity Index pointed to a slightly positive increase in February. After adjusting for the number of selling days, Dataium saw a 5-percent year-over-year increase and a 3-percent rise for total retail sales. Analysts, who believe their index […] [Read More]

Four brands — Honda, Hyundai, Volvo and Buick — recently outlined several recalls of sedans and crossovers. The campaign that includes the most vehicles came from Hyundai, as the brand told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that its recall covers a total of 14,728 units — the Sonata Hybrid from the 2011 and 2012 […] [Read More]

Yahoo Autos recently asked its readers to answer this question: What is the most desired used vehicle that’s nearly impossible to find? What the editors learned is their readers have quite varying tastes in style. “Some cars are like certain pop songs: they become hugely popular before fading away,” Yahoo Autos editors surmised. “While there’s […] [Read More]

Chrysler is extending a helping hand to a Detroit revitalization project this Saturday in the form of volunteers and supply donations. The automaker said 150 of its employees will join University of Michigan and Detroit residents at the 13th annual Detroit Partnership Day, where more than 1,700 total volunteers will work together in helping to […] [Read More]

MT. ARLINGTON, N.J. — The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance announced today another company has joined its ranks.  Joining the association is automotive finance company General Motors Financial of Canada. Commenting on the news, Matt Marks, executive director of the IARA, noted, "We are excited to have GM Financial Canada join our growing consignor group. The […] [Read More]