Auto Remarketing is calling upon auctions to help us prepare for our special National Auto Auction Association convention issue. As we did last year, we will be featuring a special spread that highlights auctions throughout the country through colorful photos. Whether it is special sale photos, staff photos or photos from the lanes, we are […] [Read More]

Insurance Auto Auctions rolled out several improvements to its online offerings Tuesday. The company highlighted the mobile version of its website has been redesigned to offer an easier way to search, bid and buy vehicles. Additionally, IAA explained its online vehicle search function has been dramatically improved by offering keyword search and refining options. Officials […] [Read More]

As the automaker ramped up availability of its electric vehicle in the U.S., Nissan chief executive officer Carlos Ghosn punctuated what the OEM contends was a dramatic performance in light of natural disasters that struck Japan in March. While visiting an important port that kept its parts and vehicles moving during the crisis, Ghosn said […] [Read More]

Despite being left speechless by the destruction that the March 11 earthquake caused, Akio Toyoda was amazed during his visit by the commitment to moving on shown by the people of Tohoku, the region receiving the biggest blow from the disaster. And in the four-plus months that have followed the devastating earthquake in Japan, the […] [Read More]

In the first two quarters of 2011, dealers fetched higher prices for the new vehicles on their lots than they had in any other six-month span, according to TrueCar’s 2011 first-half analysis. The opening six months of the year were dominated by trends such as this one that arose out of the devastating earthquake in […] [Read More]

On the heels of announcing the acquisition of three more franchises in California, Penske Automotive Group revealed Monday it has turned its focus to the East Coast with the purchase of Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich, located in Greenwich, Conn. The company noted the acquisition represents approximately $150 million in estimated annual revenue. The new franchise joins […] [Read More]

When asked Monday what impact Hertz Global Holdings acquisition of the company will have on remarketing at Donlen Corp., executive vice president of brand and UX Suzanne Deveney said that Donlen customers will likely benefit. “As of now, there are no changes planned in any area, including remarketing,” she told Auto Remarketing. “In fact, we […] [Read More]

No longer is either Honda or Toyota holding the No. 1 spot for brand loyalty on Kelley Blue Book’s website. The top position is still in the possession of a foreign automaker, but Hyundai ousted these traditional mainstays to take headline spot for the second quarter of this year on Kbb.com. Furthermore, site officials mentioned […] [Read More]

Cars.com on Monday brought in an experienced call-center executive to be its new vice president of operations. Tapped for the position is Josh Chapman, formerly the division vice president of ACS, a Xerox company. The site explained Chapman will oversee account management, customer service, ad operations and training of the customer support team. Cars.com highlighted Chapman brings […] [Read More]

With many Baby Boomers close to or already in retirement and older generations well into their golden years, Generation Y appears on the cusp of being the most influential in the auto market. Being able to recruit the educated young professionals in this age group more effectively may help dealerships overcome what The Manus Group […] [Read More]