The Columbus Fair Auto Auction recently announced it has brought a new member aboard its sales management team. Tapped for the position is Gary Burkeen, who brings 25 years of experience in the retail and wholesale car business to the company. Burkeen, who previously served for eight years as the dealer sales manager for Manheim […] [Read More]

Multimedia and video marketing technology company Liquidus announced Tuesday the launch of its new Socialink Facebook application that can help enable dealers to deliver engaging, customized video of every vehicle in inventory to an audience of potential buyers on Facebook. Socialink provides an interactive, multimedia marketing opportunity for dealerships looking to tap into a larger […] [Read More]

Chrysler and Ford both apparently slashed incentives by almost 20 percent year-over-year during the second quarter, according to TrueCar. The company is also predicting that each automaker will see sales climb from a year ago, although Chrysler’s surge is believed to be much more significant. These topics and more could be on the table this […] [Read More]

Online auto shopping activity is on the rise and could be leading to a climb in floor traffic for dealers. After two consecutive months of decline, the Dataium Auto Shopper Intensity Index turned upward in June, indicating stronger sales volumes for the industry during the next 45 to 60 days. Highlights from June’s ASI index […] [Read More]

On Monday, Edmunds.com rolled out its awards spotlighting the 2011 model-year vehicles with the lowest five-year ownership costs, and two brands, in particular, stood out from their peers. Across the 23 categories of the 2011 Lowest True Cost to Own Awards, Honda took five spots and Ford notched four honors. Breaking it down, Honda was […] [Read More]

EasyCare has teamed up with used-car research provider PureCars for a partnership that allows dealers to offer more comprehensive vehicle details to interested shoppers when sending EasyCare CoVideo messages. Thanks to the alliance, when an EasyCare dealership sends a personalized video to a customer in response to a question, the CoVideo message will also include a PureCars […] [Read More]

CBS MoneyWatch thinks a three-year-old Toyota model is a better choice than alternative makes in three different vehicle segments, according to recently posted commentary. CBS MoneyWatch’s Jerry Edgerton also doesn’t have much faith in a pair of used Volkswagen models. The site’s auto columnist offered an alternative over what VW has in two segments, small car and […] [Read More]

Last Wednesday and Thursday, DAA Northwest was more than just an auction, it was transformed into an outdoor concert venue. During the auction’s 2011 Rock & Roll Sale, 2,000 of the 3,500 units offered were sold, according to the auction. “Given everything going on around us, we are proud to post these kinds of numbers […] [Read More]

To determine what vehicle buffs believe is the best muscle car, intake manifold and more, eBay Motors rolled out its second annual People’s Picks campaign. Now running through Sept. 30, eBay Motors explained People’s Picks gives car lovers the chance to vote on the best vehicles, parts and accessories with an international audience. Voters are […] [Read More]

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive announced Monday that it will be offering lender’s a new service that aims to minimize the risk of financing vehicles with major title problems. AutoCheck Market Review combines vehicle history report information with AutoCount automotive finance market share data to “provide lenders with an unprecedented view of the vehicle landscape.” […] [Read More]