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]

It was revealed this week that the eMotion videos that Dealer Fusion provides to dealerships are now highlighting stores as being Carfax Advantage Dealers, which can give these stores a leg up in terms of fostering buyer confidence. In the eMotion and eMotion Express videos, the Carfax Advantage Dealers are identified either through a clip of […] [Read More]

Online solutions provider AutoONE Media has rolled out a social-media marketing tool — DealerPRO Social — that is designed to help dealers become more effective in their social-media efforts and reach more potential customers. “Dealers are wrestling with ways to utilize Facebook and Twitter while running their day to day business,” stated Juan Carroll, managing […] [Read More]

With multiple family members who are survivors or involved in treatment, Smail Auto Group is making clear its support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The group used more than 5,000 square feet of pink vinyl to cover a section of each of the group’s eight franchised rooftops. It is part of the “Smail Auto […] [Read More]

HOUSTON — One of Experian Automotive’s top experts will be the keynote speaker at the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers’ Conference in November. Director of automotive credit for Experian Automotive Melinda Zabritski will work to dispel the myths of BHPH operators and give attendees a detailed look at how this fast-growing automotive segment is gaining […] [Read More]

MINNETONKA, Minn. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain CarHop announced Wednesday the appointment of a new director of inventory and service strategy. Tapped for the position is Matt Dickinson, who will lead the efforts of the company’s vehicle buying, reconditioning, service and warranty teams. Highlighting Dickinson’s previous experience, the new CarHop hire previously worked for eleven […] [Read More]