As General Motors noted these promotions come in preparation for  “numerous product lauches” in the coming months, the OEM revealed some shifts within its upper management. First up, Alan Batey has been appointed to the newly created position of GM vice president, U.S. Sales and Service, in which he will report to Mark Reuss, president […] [Read More]

Acura has announced a voluntary recall of 52,615 model-year 2007–2008 TL sedans in the United States, to replace the power steering hose. In Canada, Acura will recall approximately 4,266 of the same sedan model and year for power steering hose replacement. Acura reports that the power steering hose could deteriorate and develop a fluid leak […] [Read More]

Edmunds.com has reached a data-sharing agreement with inventory marketing and management provider Nexteppe that the companies contend will allow dealers to more easily research, market and accurately price vehicles. Under the agreement, dealers can use Nexteppe’s inControl Pro — a system that allows stores to compare new and used prices with their local competitors — […] [Read More]

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association tapped a new national member benefit partner, as it was announced that the latest to join the ranks is CompuPay, a  provider of payroll, tax filing and employer-related services. Under the partnership with CompuPay, the more than 20,000 members of NIADA Member Services gain access to discounted online payroll […] [Read More]

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE LAS VEGAS — A week's worth of training sessions, discussions of best practices and analysis of current trends reached a crescendo today as the 2012 NABD Conference orchestrated by the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers came to a close. The conference's final day included a session […] [Read More]

HANOVER, Md. — Compliance law firm Hudson Cook, LLP, recently announced another partner has joined its ranks in it Washington, D.C., office. Tapped for the position is Joel Winston, who the company noted brings “over 35 years experience in all aspects of consumer finance law and public policy with special emphasis on privacy, identity theft, […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services revealed this week it has entered into a $100 million one-year revolving warehouse credit facility with Citibank. Commenting on the news, Charles Bradley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of CPS, noted, “We are pleased to expand our long-term relationship with Citi with the completion of our fourth financing […] [Read More]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Though the National Alliance of Buy-Here Pay-Here Dealers has voiced its opposition and the legislation remains unpopular with great numbers of dealerships all over California, A.B. 1447 has taken another step forward, as a legislative committee passed the controversial bill this week by a vote of 12 to five. The California Assembly’s […] [Read More]

MIRAMAR, Fla. — The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association tapped a new national member benefit partner, as it was announced that the latest to join the ranks is CompuPay, a  provider of payroll, tax filing and employer-related services. Under the partnership with CompuPay, the more than 20,000 members of NIADA Member Services gain access to […] [Read More]