During the preview for April’s New York Auto Show, the Women’s Automotive Association International will host a social media event, which is designed to highlight what the WAAI calls the “fastest growing marketing phenomena.” [Read More]

While also being awarded Gold Certification in the USA, ADP Dealer Services announced on Tuesday it received five other Cisco Certifications and Distinctions. The complete list of ADP accolades includes:  —Cisco Gold Certification in USA —Advanced Data Center Architecture Specialization in USA —Cisco Customer Satisfaction Excellence Distinction —Cisco Powered Managed Security Services —Cisco Powered Managed […] [Read More]

Subaru of America recently revealed a new driver assistant system that will debut at the New York International Auto Show on the OEMs 2013 Legacy and Outback Models. The new Eyesight system covers everything from adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking to and vehicle lane departure warnings. “The new technology, which can also detect obstacles […] [Read More]

FITCHBURG, Wis. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain CarHop revealed this week it is opening its first Wisconsin-based rooftop. The new store is located in Fitchburg, a suburb of Madison, at 3045 Oregon Rd Fitchburg, Wis. 53713, officials announced. “At CarHop, ‘Helping People Drive’ isn’t just something we say, it’s something we do,” vice president of […] [Read More]

TORRANCE, Calif. — Geared to provide added assurance and enhance the lease experience for their customers, Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services this week rolled out the Excess Wear & Use Protection Plan, the newest product to join the TFS/LFS portfolio. Brand officials acknowledged consumers often have questions about their financial responsibility for items […] [Read More]

RALEIGH, N.C. — Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems launched a new open-source, freeware version of its IBEAM Web portal to the agent and lender community. The company highlighted this new version of IBEAM — available after April 15 — will be specific to repossession and invoice management, providing all the capabilities of asset tracking, real-time monitoring […] [Read More]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — DealerTrack Registration and Titling Services Group now offers a new solution for California dealers so they can comply with a new state law that goes into effect beginning in July. With the passage of Assembly Bill 1215 last year, DealerTrack explained all used vehicles offered for sale in California must have a […] [Read More]

For those looking to nominate an independent dealer to receive special recognition from their peers for their efforts in the community, time is running out. The nomination period for the 2012 National Independent Automobile Dealers Association//Manheim Community Service Award ends April 1, which is less than two weeks away. Each year the program spotlights a […] [Read More]

Carfax revealed it is giving its Carfax Advantage Dealers a chance to win an inflatable version of the company’s well-known mascot — Car Fox. The contest is being held on the Carfax for Dealers Facebook page and started today at 8 a.m. EDT. The deadline for the contest is Mar. 26 at 8pm EDT. [Read More]

A seasonally adjusted annualized rate of new-vehicle sales that climbed about 12 percent in January likely bodes well for the future in terms of alleviating dealers used-supply concerns. But the 14.2 million new-vehicle SAAR also affects residuals down the road, according to ALG. The impact, however, will likely be rather modest, the firm suggests. [Read More]