NADA Used Car Guide announced Monday the launch of a redesigned website that features improved functionality and a more modern design, officials noted. The design for the new website focuses on user-friendly and streamlined navigation, increased industry related content and more accurate search capabilities, according to NADA Used Car Guide. Website enhancements include: [Read More]

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DALLAS — Auto affordability showed no sequential change in the first quarter, but average car loan rates climbed to a two-year high and consumers were buying pricier vehicles, according to Comerica Bank. Those two factors could lead to auto affordability falling, the bank indicated. Specifically, it required 23.2 weeks of median family income to buy […] [Read More]

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NEW YORK — Auto Finance Big Wheels rolled out its list of largest auto lenders and lessors on Monday, and topping this year’s rankings as the nation’s biggest auto finance company is Ally Financial. According to the report — which is published by the Auto Finance Advisors consultancy and is in its 12th year — […] [Read More]

The New Jersey State Auto Auction revealed recently that it has been tapped as an AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly location, and the public auction has also teamed with AskPatty.com to roll out a micro-site that specializes in providing auto resources for women. To earn the certification from AskPatty, auction employees had to go through rigorous […] [Read More]

Nevada-based repossession agency Zane Investigations recently decided it will begin offering its volume and prime customers service throughout the state, without mileage charges in excess of the standard repossession fee. Zane is calling the program “No Mileage Nevada” and believes it’s the only one of its kind in the state. The company said customers can […] [Read More]

U.S. Department of the Treasury officials recently hired a pair of experts in economics and civil rights to serve in senior leadership roles for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Tapped for the spots were Sendhil Mullainathan, who will serve as assistant director for research, and Patrice Alexander Ficklin, who will be assistant director for fair […] [Read More]

Even though production for several automakers remains below full steam due to the Japanese quake effect, new-vehicle sales essentially picked up right where they left off at the end of April and are continuing to gain ground, Edmunds.com pointed out Friday. The company also spotted a $350 increase in the average new-car price during the […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing learned Friday that BB&T Corp. has named a 2010 Auction of the Year. Taking these top honors is Manheim Tennessee Auto Auction. Manheim Tennessee was recognized for providing top sales results, sales percentage and expenses relative to liquidation for both BB&T and its affiliate, Regional Acceptance. Customer service, facility management and operational effectiveness […] [Read More]