After years of challenges, the news out of Detroit has automobile industry experts hopeful for a strong 2011. The 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit kicked off and as the world’s attention is on the Motor City, we thought it was time to take a closer look at what consumers are most interested […] [Read More]

Manheim announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with The Van Tuyl Group, which manages and provides a slew of services to about 65 dealers throughout the U.S. Under the partnership, increased vehicle volumes will be sent to Manheim and Van Tuyl will be able to offer OVE.com to its dealers and sellers. Moreover, Van Tuyl will be […] [Read More]

Continuing a series of upper-level management shuffling, General Motors revealed Wednesday that it assigned one of its veteran executives to the role of global chief technology officer. Tasked with bringing greater focus and urgency to developing leading edge technology for all GM vehicles is Thomas Stephens. The company explained the new CTO position is a […] [Read More]

Adding yet another certified pre-owned brand to its site, Cars.com will now carry the CPO listings of Mazda dealers throughout the U.S., giving these stores more exposure for their certified products. Cars.com now has 31 brands in its CPO partnership network.   Certified Mazda models on the site will now include a manufacturer-certified logo so […] [Read More]

AutoSoft unveiled a major enhancement to its dealership management system with the addition of a service quoting system. Company officials explained the service quoting system can allow all service departments to provide their customers with a quick and accurate quote of all service labor and parts needed to complete a job. AutoSoft stressed the Service Quoting System […] [Read More]

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is hoping a new social-media campaign rolled out Wednesday will help lawmakers realize what general public wants to see in the new transportation bill. Citizens are being asked to visit the AASHTO’s Facebook and YouTube pages and voice their transportation concerns and priorities. This is to […] [Read More]

Acura is hoping action sports enthusiasts will take their passion for the outdoors and blend it with Facebook for the brand’s latest campaign. Brand officials announced this week that they are launching a social marketing campaign to help promote the all-new 2011 TSX Sport Wagon. The “Compete Like a Pro” campaign, hosted on Acura’s Facebook page, aims to […] [Read More]

ATLANTA and MONTREAL — For buy-here, pay-here dealers looking for an alternative to conventional purchasing and title conversion, iMetrik Automotive Solutions thinks it might have the answer. The company recently announced a new program called Pay Share that allows dealers to acquire full-featured GPS payment devices, including starter interrupt, payment reminder and integrated backup battery for […] [Read More]

NEW YORK — Last year finished strong in regard to consumer credit defaults — especially auto loans — according to December data connected with the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. Produced by Standard & Poor's and Experian, the readings showed auto loans actually improved the most, dropping by 4.45 percent from 1.76 percent to 1.68 percent. Analysts […] [Read More]

EDINA, Minn. — CarHop expanded its network of buy-here, pay-here dealerships this week by bringing aboard two rooftops in Colorado. Adding to its established presence in Lakewood, the company opened locations in Aurora and Colorado Springs. The new stores bring CarHop's total to 44 in 11 Midwestern states stretching from Minnesota to Texas. Officials explained how […] [Read More]