Nissan Americas today announced that Jose Valls will join the company as regional vice president, Commercial, Nissan Mexicana, effective April 1. In his new assignment, Valls will report to Jose Munoz, president and general director, Nissan Mexicana, and be responsible for the company’s commercial activities in Mexico. Valls will oversee the company’s ongoing efforts to […] [Read More]

CarMax rolled out a new online tool in a pair of North Carolina markets Monday that attempts to give shoppers the chance to complete more of the buying process at their convenience and from any computer before arriving at the store. CarMax EasyShop was launched exclusively in Raleigh and Fayetteville and officials highlighted more than […] [Read More]

Fiserv announced Monday its top performing auction of the year. Taking home the top honor is Manheim Harrisonburg. Fiserv noted this auction finished second for 2006 through 2009 and has been consistently in the top three since the company began the rankings. The company also revealed it managed the remarketing of 55,000 vehicles in 2010. According […] [Read More]

Zacks Investment Research thinks the worst of the supply disruptions for the auto industry have yet to come. Dealers in the U.S. are questioning what models and colors will likely be available for customers in the coming months, while others are wondering just how quickly suppliers can get back up running. Reports are even starting […] [Read More]

In separate campaigns, two foreign automakers are recalling a pair of 2011 models. The larger of the two comes from Volkswagen of America, which announced Monday it’s recalling 71,043 Jettas in the U.S. and another 19,496 Jettas in Canada. The units are being summoned in order to reconfigure a wiring layout associated with the anti-theft […] [Read More]

Franchise dealers in nine markets are in the closing stages of the Nissan Now Sales Event that includes various sales and lease incentives on five different models. Stores in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., are promoting the deals through Thursday. The available incentives include: —2011 Sentra with […] [Read More]

Since technology advances at such a rapid pace nowadays, Edmunds.com wanted to know has Ford Sync lost its edge? Site analysts didn’t hesitate to point out that four years ago the Ford Sync infotainment system was the innovative technology that drove the automaker’s recovery. However, they believe competitors are beginning to catch up to — […] [Read More]

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association and Constellation Automotive Solutions announced an education and training resources partnership designed for NIADA members. Constellation plans to provide comprehensive education and training solutions for the Buy-Here, Pay-Here and Lease-Here, Pay-Here dealerships. These opportunities will include best practices with solutions for maximizing sales, collections and profitability through seminars, online […] [Read More]

EDINA, Minn. — A couple of months after opening two more buy-here, pay-here rooftops in Colorado, CarHop continued its expansion last week by adding another store in its home state. CarHop celebrated the grand opening Friday of its eighth store in Minnesota and the 45th in its BHPH network with a new facility in Duluth, […] [Read More]

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — Standard & Poor's Rating Services recently reaffirmed its "strong" rating of World Omni Financial Corp. and CenterOne Financial Services LLC. The company said it has maintained this status since 2004. "Maintaining this rating during the exceptionally challenging economic environment is a true testament to the quality of service our associates deliver," explained […] [Read More]