Dealers have another resource for marketing their used cars, both locally and across the nation. With a posted online directory claiming more than 99,000 dealers, the newest website from eNetBrands.com is used-car search engine Carzr.com. The search engine brings together used-car listings from top sites around the web, the company reports, including Craigslist, Backpages, Cars.com […] [Read More]

In addition to sharing with Auto Remarketing how its business model can benefit dealers, Auctions In Motion — a Southern California company giving dealers an alternative way to buy and sell wholesale units by blending mobile and “hybrid” auction sales — has brought in a new director of sales of marketing. Tapped for the position […] [Read More]

As one recent analysis showed the new-vehicle sales surge is being fueled by older buyers, the Maritz Research New Vehicle Customer Study revealed what’s the most influential source of information for buyers no matter their age. Contrary to a potential belief social media will soon replace traditional dealerships, Maritz foundthat  the store salesperson most influences […] [Read More]

As incentives this past month moved slightly higher after a recent low point, Truecar.com reported that shoppers may be spending a bit more at the lots as summer comes rolling in. The site estimated that the average transaction price for light vehicles in the U.S. was $30,360 in May, up $595 (2.0 percent) year-over-year, and […] [Read More]

A year ago, the Japanese automakers doing business in the U.S. were mired in the fallout from the earthquake and tsunami disaster that struck the island nation in March 2011 and were a long ways out from full recovery. But this past month, their rebound was the highlight of the U.S. new-vehicle business, according to […] [Read More]

To help stores generate more quality finance leads and streamline online vehicle purchasing, DealerTrack recently introduced FinanceDriver, which the company is calling a “robust” Web-based financing service for dealer and third-party websites. FinanceDriver, which was previewed at this year’s National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & Expo, can allow stores to provide advanced financing services to […] [Read More]

In light of last week’s supercell thunderstorm in northwest Oklahoma that pounded the area with softball size hail, Group 1 Automotive assessed the damage done to its dealerships affected by the storm. The storm launched multiple tornadoes, as well, but its main impact was unusually large hail that produced at least $250,000 in damage and […] [Read More]

CarToBuy.com, a website that reviews each current model of new cars and trucks, recently added the ability for visitors to read and review dealership interactions. The site explained that visitors can enter their ZIP code and see dealers that are located close to them, and read the reviews to make sure the dealer offers “the […] [Read More]

A new buying guide is meant to help consumers choose a car with money in mind. zAutos last week introduced its online car-buying guide, 10 Simple Steps to Sanity, which outlines 10 critical points for consumers to consider when purchasing a vehicle. From formulating a budget to safety ratings to warranties, zAutos said the guide […] [Read More]

WACO, Texas — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain J.D. Byrider recently revealed Waco, Texas-area consumers now have another option when in the market for a used car. The company announced it has opened a new location in the area, at 4824 W. Waco Drive — bringing J.D. Byrider’s rooftop count in the Lone Star State to […] [Read More]