Researchers with the Union of Concerned Scientists pinpointed just how much an electric vehicle owner could save in operating costs compared to an average compact model. Study findings revealed owners of models such as the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt can save $750 to $1,200 a year compared with operating an average new compact gasoline […] [Read More]

Dataium’s latest Automotive Shopper Intensity Index showed potential buyers flocked to websites operated by Toyota dealers in March. Analysts found the brand secured the highest ASI ranking of all nameplates as vehicle searches on dealership websites rose 10 percent above the previous month. Coming in behind Toyota in Dataium’s breakdown was Ford, followed by Chevrolet. […] [Read More]

The RVI Group spotted the same wholesale price climb other analysts noticed in March as the RVI Used Car Price Index moved higher both month-over-month and year-over-year. Analysts determined the March index reading ascended to 1.454, up 2.3 percent from the previous month’s level of 1.422. The March reading also marked a 7.9-percent jump from […] [Read More]

Financial services technology solutions provider Fiserv revealed its new executive vice president and chief information officer is a former Ally Financial executive. Taking on the role is Cliff Skelton replacing Maryann Goebel, who will serve as an adviser to the company until her retirement on July 1.  In this role, Fiserv indicated Skelton will be […] [Read More]

While pinpointing the states with the most vehicles with open recalls for sale, Carfax declared in a study released Monday that choosing to ignore recalls “threatens the safety of consumers everywhere.” Carfax counted more than 2.7 million used vehicles for sale online in 2011 with safety recalls that were never fixed.  The company contends both […] [Read More]

 Asbury Automotive Group announced Monday it has appointed a new vice president and general counsel. Tapped for the position is George Villasana, who was most recently senior VP and general counsel at Swisher Hygiene Inc. The appointment is effective immediately. Highlighting his background further, before working with Swisher Hygiene, he served as executive VP and […] [Read More]

Rooftop review site DealerRater revealed Monday that the preview of it new online reputation management and social monitoring platform was a “huge success," with more than 150 dealers signing up for the product. The program, 360Certified — which will be officially launched in May — was offered at the recent Digital Dealer conference. [Read More]

Road Dealer — which aims to help dealers buy and sell wholesale vehicle sales online without transaction fees — recently added two advisory board members. The executives looking to help guide Road Dealer are Ken Potter, chief revenue officer of Sure Sale, and Randy Rohrman, who started his career in the Bob Rohrman Auto Group. […] [Read More]

Hyundai Motor America and its nonprofit pediatric cancer organization, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, revealed that it will be presenting CHOC Children’s with the second installment of a $10 million gift committed last year. To commemorate this event for the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s, Hope On Wheels will host its “signature Handprint Ceremony” with […] [Read More]

On Wednesday, the U.S. General Services Administration will kick off a week-long online sale hosted by Brasher’s Portland Auto Auction. The event is expected to include 20 vehicles up for sale, officials noted. The sale begins at 9 a.m. PST on Wednesday and runs through 9 a.m. on April 25. More information can be found […] [Read More]