After generating significant positive response from the inaugural workshop in February, NCM said Wednesday that it will be the sponsor of three additional Jeff Cowan’s Pro Talk Service Advisor Workshop events this year. The first event — which took place Feb. 23 through Feb. 24 in Kansas City — was designed to show dealers how […] [Read More]

OVE.com recently revealed some significant growth achieved on the site in 2010 regarding independent auctions. Specifically, online transactions from independent auctions climbed more than 100 percent last year on OVE.com. The site suggested that pivotal to the surge has been the fact that independent facilities are pumping more staff time and money into strategies for […] [Read More]

Subaru of America is continuing its sponsorship strategy to connect with consumers who enjoy the outdoors. The automaker agreed Wednesday to be in a partnership with MESP as the presenting sponsor of the Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run Series, held annually in nine cities across the nation. Subaru is the official automobile partner […] [Read More]

Cars.com further expanded on its mobile products Wednesday with the launch of a free Android application, available now for download in the Android app store. Site officials noted that this app joins Cars.com’s iPhone app in exposing dealer inventory and helping consumers find the best vehicle for them while on the go. They highlighted Lexus […] [Read More]

The American International Automobile Dealers Association set the date for its annual International Auto Industry Summit in Washington, D.C., the time when it will also name the 2011 recipient of the Dealers Making an Impact Grassroots Advocacy Award. This year’s event themed “Engaged and in Gear,” is scheduled for May 25 and 26. AIADA indicated […] [Read More]

At the same time the automaker unveiled its “Global Vision,” to serve as the corporate outline for the future, Toyota Motor Co. revealed significant changes Wednesday to its executive structure charged with carrying out that vision. Effective April 1, Toyota chose to streamline its board of directors, reducing the amount down to 11 from 27. […] [Read More]

American Auto Auction Group chief executive officer Steve Simon will be heading to Afghanistan next month to give back the U.S. troops stationed there. The AAAG chief is set to lead a two-week Blue concert tour to entertain servicemen and servicewomen. His Bluzapalooza tours — which are organized via the Department of Defense and the […] [Read More]

Having been born with an innate love for automobiles, Dave Alfonso left the consumer goods business and joined the automotive industry more than 30 years ago. [Read More]

Before delving into various segments of the specialty units, Black Book managing editor Ricky Beggs described what he called a “slightly delayed spring market.” Black Book found that 55 percent of its adjustments this past week were increases as its analysts made a little more than 2,040 adjustments each day. “Activity was great, and as […] [Read More]

A Connecticut independent dealer who enjoys success moving CarMark Certified Pre-Owned models is scheduled to join three other remarketing industry executives for the next free Webinar orchestrated by the Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers Alliance. The upcoming session of Pre-Owned LIVE titled “Greater Pre-Owned Profits with Rising New Car Sales” is set to include Ken Champagne, who […] [Read More]