Hockey fans are in for a special treat at this year’s Auto Remarketing Canada conference, organizers of the events announced recently. All those attending Auto Remarketing Canada: Canada’s Used-Car Conference are invited to an evening of fun and games at the Hockey Hall of Fame on April 13 following the conference reception. This unique event, […] [Read More]

Results of the 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend study were released earlier this week, and in some good news for domestics, the top two brands were Ford and Chevrolet, respectively. As such, Ford earns the spot as Harris Poll EquiTrend Full Line Automotive Brand of the Year. As some may know, composing the EquiTrend are measurements […] [Read More]

Conference organizers recently highlighted that this year’s Auto Remarketing Canada: Canada’s Used-Car Conference will feature a special event for hockey lovers. All AR Canada 2011 attendees are invited for an evening of fun and games at the Hockey Hall of Fame on April 13 following the conference reception. This unique event, sponsored by ADESA, Auto […] [Read More]

Although the disaster in Japan and its aftermath have wrought havoc on production for automakers, it doesn’t appear that consumer auto shopping behaviors have been impacted, according to Edmunds.com.   The site suggested that shoppers don’t seem to be anxious about impending price increases and a vehicle supply dearth. In fact, Edmunds.com found that about […] [Read More]

The Hertz Corp. and its car rental units revealed expansion plans earlier this week for their franchise network, as the company aims to bolster its footprint in the airport and off-airport car rental segments. “Hertz is expanding its franchisee network to accelerate growth in certain key U.S. car rental markets, which, we believe, can happen […] [Read More]

MarkOne Financial recently revealed its 2010 Auction of the Year, and receiving the honors for this year is Charleston Auto Auction. The auction — based out of Charleston, S.C. — vied for the award along with 19 other auctions. The criteria for the award included the following: —Sales of vehicles in a timely manner —Percentage […] [Read More]

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is celebrating along with Sustainable Conservation as these two groups have been recognized with an environmental award for their partnership project to rid vehicle brake pads of copper by 2025. The partners were selected to receive 2011 Edmunds G. “Pat” Brown Award by the California Council for Environmental and Economic […] [Read More]

In an educational outreach effort, Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday that it will debut a driving school in the U.S. later this year that aims to help teenagers become safer and more skillful drivers. The Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy will employ interactive classroom sessions, online teaching and behind-the-wheel training. The training will include top-notch teaching methods and employ […] [Read More]

LAFAYETTE, Colo. — J.D. Byrider has selected a preferred vendor to provide its 120 locations with facility safety inspections and environmental compliance services. The company will utilize the Multi-Facility Compliance Management Software and Services of KPA for its facilities. "We have implemented the KPA system at several facilities, and the results are remarkable," stated Mark Morris, a […] [Read More]

NEW YORK — Although not to the degree of other consumer credit segments, an improving auto loan performance helped the February S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices make more positive month-over-month and year-over-year progress. Standard & Poor's and Experian analysts determined that vehicle contract defaults settled at 1.58 percent, only a 0.05 percent downtick from the first […] [Read More]