NASA recently launched a new interactive online program designed to give race fans the chance to learn about the many contributions the agency has made to the racing industry. The “Rockets to Race Cars” site can allow users to navigate through the NASA garage and learn about heat-resistant paint, fire-resistant materials, the development of better […] [Read More]

Although there were still supply issues stemming from the Japanese disasters, auto dealers throughout the country enjoyed sales lifts in the latest reporting period examined by the Federal Reserve. The most recent Beige Book, issued Wednesday, points to hikes in most of the Federal Districts that report car sales data. To illustrate its findings in further […] [Read More]

With Labor Day passing this past Monday, Black Book’s Ricky Beggs opted to take wider look at the wholesale market. Instead of examining just last week. Beggs reviewed activity from Aug. 1 through Sept. 1. “The used market is continuing to adjust. This is especially true for the one- and two-year old used models, making […] [Read More]

The National Vehicle Leasing Association established the date and location for its next annual conference. The event will be held from May 16-18, 2012 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. NVLA explained the conference brings together the vehicle leasing industry for education, networking and an opportunity to meet with exhibitors who have […] [Read More]

On Wednesday, Chrysler Group announced that it has added two new members to its board of independent directors, effective immediately. The automaker also revealed the elected board chairman is Sergio Marchionne. The new board additions are Léo Houle and John Lanaway. The new directors replace C. Robert Kidder, George F.J. Gosbee and Scott Stuart, who have […] [Read More]

Almost 100 years after General Motors co-founder William Durant debuted the logo, the Chevrolet bowtie is perhaps the most identifiable mark in GM’s bevy of brands. Thing is, it seems there is no real consensus as to what inspired Durant to create the logo in the first place. Was it hotel room wallpaper? Was it […] [Read More]

BookItOut recently launched its new website — a platform aimed to offer dealers valuable tools to increase sales for a smaller investment than the competition. Site officials highlighted their application is completely device agnostic with no hardware or sync requirements, providing dealers access to their inventory and valuable market insight from any Web capable device. […] [Read More]

Car and Driver magazine has entered the social-media gaming foray by teaming up with Cie Games’ “Car Town” on Facebook. Under the partnership — which launches this week and runs into next year — the publication is being integrated into the game. As such, new-car releases and announcements will be displayed within the game, showing up as […] [Read More]

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — This week, Chase Auto Finance reached loan program agreements with a pair of nameplates — securing arrangements with Fiat and Subaru. Chase expanded its availability to Fiat dealers after the bank began to offer a new consumer financing program to Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck dealers last month. Officials explained […] [Read More]

TUSTIN, Calif. — With legal regulations often changing and potential dealer pitfalls numerous, Auto Advisory Services announced the availability of a resource guide and subscription service meant to provide dealers and their advisors with access to comprehensive legal information. Going well beyond compliance regulations, the attorneys who compiled Auto Dealer Law, the Definitive Legal Guide […] [Read More]