CarMax Auctions is thanking its dealers throughout October — which it dubbed “Dealer Appreciation Month” — with special events throughout its 52 facilities. Each appreciation sale includes breakfast or lunch, as well as cake, giveaways and an AFC 30-day float sale. “We appreciate our dealers because many of them have been with our company for […] [Read More]

For dealers looking for advice on how to close 2011 strong, Auto Remarketing is again bringing together three of the used-vehicle industry’s top dealer trainers for a free Webinar. Experts from Carfax, DealerTrack and OPENLANE are set to be a part of the next Auto Remarketing Training Series Webinar beginning at 2 p.m. EST on […] [Read More]

In its ongoing efforts to standardize the remarketing industry for enhanced customer service and satisfaction, the National Auto Auction Association on Thursday chose to adopt an Auction Block Announcement Standard. The association board approved the set of minimum recommended announcements at its 63rd annual conference last month in Chicago. Now in effect, the Auction Block […] [Read More]

Cobalt/ADP Digital Marketing — a unit of ADP dealer services — announced Thursday the release of its new Search Engine Optimization tool. PowerSEO is designed to help dealers get their name out and was guided by input from dealers who have been searching for an expanded SEO website solution, officials noted. [Read More]

Thanks to a deal with Sirius XM Radio announced Thursday, Nissan and Infiniti dealers now have another selling point at their disposal to move pre-owned units on their lots. The dealers can now offer a three-month subscription to Sirius XM to customers who buy any used vehicle (regardless of  manufacturer) that has factory-installed Sirius or XM […] [Read More]

Earlier this week, Chrysler revealed several new incentives for October, while also upgrading an existing offer. The introductory incentives are good on select 2012 model-year units. The offers are as follows: —For the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2012 models of Dodge’s Grand Caravan, Charger and Challenger, qualified buyers can receive $500 in […] [Read More]

In addition to his monthly look at the specialty wholesale market, Black Book’s Ricky Beggs shared how dealers are zeroing in more on specific vehicles they need when going to the lanes. “From all of the reports and insight we have received, our view is that the used industry is focused on getting the right […] [Read More]

Cherokee Automotive Group recently announced that the agendas for its Used Car Week Conferences — the CPO Forum, Re3 Conference and the National Remarketing Conference — have been largely finalized, and they include an outstanding lineup of top dealers who have agreed to share their knowledge and best practices during a variety of sessions during […] [Read More]

The National Vehicle Leasing Association announced it has changed the date for its annual conference. The NVLA conference will now be held April 23–25 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.  The organization also noted one of the highlights of the 2012 conference is a special track on the lease-here, pay-here business. Other […] [Read More]

Insurance Auto Auctions recently signed a long-term agreement to continue its 17-year partnership with the National Kidney Foundation. Officials highlighted the relationship will continue to drive charitable donations and provide the National Kidney Foundation with funding to provide additional life-saving services to both patients and the medical community through its nationally recognized Kidney Cars Program. […] [Read More]