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]

In conjunction with the upcoming New York Auto Show, Land Rover will be celebrating a landmark — the 25th anniversary of the Land Rover Range Rover being introduced to the U.S. To celebrate this milestone, the OEM will be involving its fans.  It will be inviting consumers to participate in “urban off-road adventure”, where drivers […] [Read More]

The used prices of fuel-efficient vehicles may soar more than 20 percent in coming months, according to Kelley Blue Book, and dealers should prepare themselves. With a price spike likely imminent within the next 30 to 60 days, KBB is advising dealers to snatch these fuel-friendly used cars “sooner rather than later.” Take what happened […] [Read More]

Revealed Monday, ADESA San Diego has a new general manager. And taking on the position is John Combs, effective immediately Combs has served as an executive sales director for ADESA since 2006, where he was responsible for managing several of the company’s major national sales accounts, the company explained. “John has shown exceptional levels of personalized […] [Read More]

Spotlighting its strongest dealership performances of 2011, Audi announced its Magna Society award winners on Monday while also doling out special recognition to 10 dealerships receiving honors as Audi Elite Magna Society winners. The 2011 Magna Society recognition was given to 106 dealerships that showed strong customer service, as well as strong overall business performance. […] [Read More]

On Monday, TrueCar brought in the former executive vice president and chief executive officer of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association as the site’s vice president for industry relations. TrueCar is asking Pat Watson to oversee all relationships with dealer associations at the national, state and metro-area level. In his 39 years with the SCADA in […] [Read More]