Repo agencies and other debt collectors readily acknowledge that using newer communications outlets such as email, text messages or even Facebook might be a strong pathway to reaching the debtor and collateral. But a pair of legal experts warned agents and collectors about the pitfalls that could come by using these communication methods incorrectly. John […] [Read More]

MVTRAC has formalized a strategic alliance with National Creditors Connection, a field contact services specialist. As the newest member of the MVTRAC Network, executives explained NCCI will assume on-site inspection responsibilities for the license plate recognition technology provider. MVTRAC highlighted that NCCI specializes in customer contact and information gathering through personal face-to-face contact solutions. Comprised […] [Read More]

ADESA opened the doors to its new Las Vegas auction recently with a kick-off sale that included gifts for attendees, a pre-sale reception and more. The facility — which is located 10 miles north of the Las Vegas strip — will host sales each Thursday and feature consignment from local dealers and national consignors. [Read More]

Ohio State’s football program has taken a pounding this spring in light of NCAA allegations that are continuing to unfold, counting a head coach as one of their losses. OSU’s first chance for an on-field victory won’t come until the season opener on Sept. 3 against Akron, but the Buckeyes scored an off-the-field victory last […] [Read More]

A total of just 10 automakers posted less than the industry average of 107 problems per 100 vehicles, a rate that has J.D. Power and Associates wondering about the trend quality of newly launched models every year from 2007 to 2010. These assertions came courtesy of J.D. Power’s 2011 U.S. Initial Quality Study, which said […] [Read More]

The National Independent Dealers Association named its 2011 Quality Dealer of the Year late last week, bestowing the honors upon Scott Allen, who owns Auto Land in Haltom City, Texas. Allen — who was presented the award at the 65th Annual NIADA Convention & Expo in Las Vegas — beat out 19 other finalists. [Read More]

Buyers and sellers converged on Brasher’s Portland Auto Auction May 26 to celebrate the auction’s 18th anniversary. The event was highlighted by brisk sales in the auction lane and enthusiastic bidding in the prize auction that concluded the day. General manager Jerry Hinton reported dealers packed the lanes to bid on nearly 1,000 vehicles during […] [Read More]

Editors from Kelley Blue Book announced late last week which units made the cut for their 2011 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, with a mix of domestics and foreign vehicles peppering the list and the new model from Fiat grabbing the No. 1 spot.  Ranking their top choices from 10 to one, KBB […] [Read More]

Editors from Kelley Blue Book announced late last week which units made the cut for their 2011 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, with a mix of domestics and foreign vehicles peppering the list and the new model from Fiat grabbing the No. 1 spot.  Ranking their top choices from 10 to one, KBB […] [Read More]

vAuto is holding a Webinar today that aims to stress to dealers the importance of Internet-driven sales processes in today’s marketplace. When referencing its reasoning behind the Webinar topic choice, the company noted, “The Internet isn’t just part of the used-car business … it is the used-car business.” Tom Murphy, vAuto’s performance manager, will be […] [Read More]