Auto/Mate Dealership Systems revealed Monday the launch of a program that will allow third-party software vendors to fully integrate with its dealership management system. Open/Mate, the company’s new open integration program, is designed to ensure “all data exchanged between an auto dealer’s DMS (dealer management system) and third-party software systems is delivered instantly and securely […] [Read More]

Nissan and Infiniti recently opened their largest U.S. training facility, a brand new operation in New Jersey consisting of 31,000 square feet and aimed at serving dealerships in the Northeast region. When assessing the site, Nissan Americas vice chairman Bill Krueger said, “Making sure that we have service technicians, service advisers, sales people trained on […] [Read More]

Celebrating the OEM’s successful partnership with Internet marketing company Trilogy Smartleads, Hyundai hosted a vehicle giveaway marking a milestone sale. One lucky shopper picked up the keys to a free 2012 Hyundai Sonata, commemorating the 50,000th OEM sale originating from Trilogy SmartLeads. The 50,000th lead came from Cars.com, officials shared. And the company revealed last […] [Read More]

This year’s National Remarketing Conference will once again have a strong focus on the top fleet/lease, captive and OEM consignors. However, attendees to November’s annual event can also expect an in-depth look at dealer consignment and buying. In fact, Sonic Automotive corporate used-car director Hal McLarty is already on board as a speaker. And for […] [Read More]

In addition to an expected 1,800-plus vehicles up for grabs during the auction’s regular sale, attendees at the Sanford Auto Dealers Exchange’s July 3 event will have the chance to help a cause benefitting children with serious medical conditions and meet NASCAR royalty. [Read More]

It appears wholesale prices are continuing to slide as June gets underway. When NADA Used Car Guide provided AuctionNet wholesale average price data to Auto Remarketing late last week, all the segments it tracks were expected to experience slight declines by this past Friday. And as gas prices continue to even out, the compact car […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing Conferences has announced that the Call for Speakers for the 2012 Auto Remarketing Used Car Week conference series is officially open. Conference organizers will be accepting speaker proposals through Aug. 1. Used Car Week is being held Nov. 12–16 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. It kicks off with the “CPO Dealer Forum […] [Read More]

Late last week, Auto Remarketing and SubPrime Auto Finance News confirmed retirement and succession plans for TD Auto Finance’s chief executive officer. Company spokesperson Mohammed Nakhooda indicated that after a 39-year career in the industry, Tom Gilman has decided to retire effective July 30. “Until his retirement, he’s agreed to remain available with us as […] [Read More]

In an effort to accelerate the expansion of development of the 4G LTE network in the automotive and telematics areas, Verizon revealed late last week the formation of the 4G Venture Forum for Connected Cars. Which OEMs will be partnering with the company? Verizon noted that BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota are joining Verizon […] [Read More]

When William Underriner talked with Auto Remarketing late last year prior to officially taking the helm as chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, one of the goals he emphasized dealt with NADA taking a hard look at the factory image programs that have been spurring debate among dealers. Now a few months into his […] [Read More]