These days, dealers are looking for every edge to find quality inventory for their lots. Americans are holding onto their cars longer than ever, causing higher prices at auction and a smaller crop of quality vehicles on which you can bid. According to a new study by R.L. Polk, “Length of vehicle ownership recently hit […] [Read More]

In a partnership that could potentially help bring shoppers out to the lots, the Costco Auto Program — which provides members with savings on vehicles at more than 2,500 participating dealerships throughout the country — has teamed up with Subaru of America for a promotion that rewards Subaru buyers with a Costco Cash Card. The Subaru […] [Read More]

CarGurus identified what the site believes are 10 of the best values for used-vehicle shoppers looking for optimal gas mileage at economical price points. To pinpoint the top values on fuel-efficient used models, CarGurus editors focused their search on 2008 models which they thought are generally available with less than 60,000 miles and offer some […] [Read More]

Announced earlier this week, AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions has launched a blog designed to focus on Internet sales and marketing personnel in dealerships. The company contends the blog, titled “The Internet Sales Perspective,” will provide dealers with best practices and tips to help Internet sales managers increase productivity and results within their departments, as well […] [Read More]

Revealed earlier this week, community betterment organization United Way of Central Indiana  recognized KAR Auction Services for its participation in the Live United campaign. This campaign is designed to encourage companies to “give, advocate and volunteer to improve their local community,” officials explained. And this was KAR’s first time taking part in the Live United […] [Read More]

After a creative account review that showed the brand used 70 global agencies, Chevrolet selected a new single global advertising agency Tuesday. Now responsible for the development of creative campaigns across all platforms for the Bowtie’s global advertising is newly formed company Commonwealth. Chevrolet highlighted Detroit-based Commonwealth is a first-of-its-kind 50-50 joint venture, combining San […] [Read More]

BMW Group announced Tuesday that it’s recalling the 5 and 6 Series models from the 2003 through 2010 model years to correct an issue with the battery. Spokesperson Kenn Sparks confirmed to Auto Remarketing that 367,000 recalled units are in the U.S. as the automaker is summoning approximately 1.3 million vehicles worldwide.  BMW explained that […] [Read More]

As many may remember, using a home-equity loan to make a new-vehicle purchase was a key method for acquiring a vehicle prior to the recession and the house-price collapse, according to CNW Research. But firm president Art Spinella says recent trends suggest that consumers are reverting back to home equity loans, especially among those who […] [Read More]

Revealed Tuesday, executives from DealerTrack are slated to speak at the upcoming 12th Digital Dealer Conference. The event, scheduled for April 3–5 in Orlando will include the company’s Peter Batten, director of digital retailing solutions, and Dennis Carey, director of inventory management solutions as session leaders. [Read More]

In perhaps one of the most unusual guest appearances the traveling artist troop has encountered, Cirque du Soleil and sponsor Infiniti will be teaming up to feature the all-new Infiniti JX during a Cirque du Soleil performance. The performance, titled, “Le Voyage Inspire,” will be available online at noon EST, this Thursday on the company’s […] [Read More]