While many businesses may be closing up shop for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend, dealerships often keep their doors open to take advantage of what can be a flood of traffic to their lots. But beyond spurring additional foot traffic, the holiday may serve as an opportunity for dealers to snatch up some much-needed used units […] [Read More]

Powered by a relationship with Automotive Finance Corp., National Powersport Auctions recently launched the NPA Dealer Financing program. Designed exclusively for powersport dealers, officials explained NPA Dealer Financing was created to empower and assist powersport dealers to develop and expand their pre-owned business. NPA’s Dealer Financing program is geared to provide dealers with wholesale financing […] [Read More]

Coming out of last week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, Edmunds.com spotted what it believed to be a fierce battle in the crossover SUV between two new models — the 2013 Ford Escape and the 2012 Honda CR-V. If shopper interest on their site is any indication, Edmunds.com analysts contend the Escape clearly won the post-show […] [Read More]

As dealers and automakers put more emphasis on reaching out to Latino car shoppers — who are becoming more and more influential in the market — a group of Hispanic auto journalists has released its list of the vehicles considered to be the most attractive to this group of consumers. The Hispanic Motor Press Association’s […] [Read More]

Factory-installed navigation systems may be causing more problems for consumers than they’re worth, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study released Tuesday. Owners are experiencing a high number of problems with these devices, due mostly in part to routing quality, as well as system usability, the study showed. […] [Read More]

Touting the design as luxurious and cutting-edge as its sporty models, Porsche Cars North America highlighted plans for its new headquarters, which is scheduled to open in late 2013. To ensure every square inch of the brand new facility is infused with these Porsche brand and product values, the OEM selected HOK, a leading global […] [Read More]

Dealers looking for first-hand training on vAuto’s new inventory management tool called Provision can join senior vice president John Griffin for a session that’s scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 in Overland Park, Kan. Griffin plans to lead the training session and best practices workshop to help vAuto dealers maximize their […] [Read More]

Chrysler announced Monday the new head of the Fiat brand for North America to replace Laura Soave, who has left Chrysler and is pursuing other interests. Appointed to the position — effective immediately — is Timothy Kuniskis, whose most recent post was as director of product marketing for both the Chrysler and Fiat brands. [Read More]

Black Book’s Ricky Beggs knows dealers are focused on two things this week: Thanksgiving dinner and selling cars. So with slow activity in the lanes expected, the managing editor offered a glimpse into what the situation might be like after all of the turkey and dressing are gone. “With this being a holiday week, there […] [Read More]

In an effort to give used-car buyers more convenient access to its Vehicle History Reports, Carfax recently revealed  the launch of a new mobile app for iPhone and its first mobile website for vehicle history information. “Carfax Reports can be purchased or viewed in a matter of seconds with just a few screen taps,” the […] [Read More]