Thanks largely to stronger vehicle sales, Lithia Motors said it saw a double-digit improvement during the third quarter in revenue from continuing operations. Specifically, the company posted $582.7 million quarterly revenue from continuing operations, a 15-percent upswing from the third quarter of 2009. Adjusted net income came from continuing operations $0.37 per diluted share, versus […] [Read More]

Sean Bradley and Dealer Synergy have created a new comprehensive website aimed at providing useful training for dealership Internet departments and business development centers. More than a dozen dealer-focused functions connected with social media and more are associated with the site at www.automotiveinternetsales.com. Among some the highlights of the new site are: —Monthly award for […] [Read More]

Dealerskins, a division of Dominion Dealer Solutions and a provider of online auto solutions, revealed its new group director of search and analytics on Thursday. Assuming the post is Ryan Pryor, who becomes a member of the management team for Dealerskins and XIGroup. [Read More]

While also sharing its latest market forecast that now includes projected used-vehicle sales, TrueCar.com Wednesday revealed its new president and chief operating officer. Stepping into the role is Stephen Hansen, who will be expected to lead the company’s strategic planning, product and technology development, marketing and management to accelerate its growth. Hansen will report directly […] [Read More]

J.D. Power and Associates thinks it’s going to take the unfolding of three consumer-driven scenarios to bring a significant sales upgrade for hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles. The firm projects combined global sales of these units will total 5.2 million units in 2020, or just 7.3 percent of the 70.9 million passenger vehicles forecasted […] [Read More]

As the Internet continues to become a more vital part of the automotive landscape, dealers have a wide spectrum of online retail resources available to them to aid in generating leads, expanding their footprint, using the Web as another avenue to sell cars and building relationships. [Read More]

BMW of North America announced Tuesday that it conducting two separate recalls that, when combined, affect about 150,800 units. With regards to the larger of the two recalls — which is an emissions recall — the company said it told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it plans to recall certain 2007 through 2010 BMW […] [Read More]

Chevrolet has turned to major league’s baseball pinnacle event — the World Series — to kick off its latest ad campaign. The “Chevy Runs Deep” campaign showcases models like the Cruze and Volt, spotlights the history and potential of the brand and discusses the brand’s association with American life as well as with baseball. The […] [Read More]

OneCommand announced this week it’s moving its corporate headquarters. The provider of preference-based, automated, multi-channel marketing is relocating from Cincinnati to a larger, custom-designed facility in the nearby suburb of Mason, Ohio. Company officials highlighted their new facility includes several enhanced employee amenities. Among them are a large break room, updated workstations, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, […] [Read More]

Hertz Corp. is going Down Under for its latest business venture with plans to acquire an Australian vehicle-sharing company. Executives revealed Wednesday they have signed an agreement for Hertz to secure Flexicar, a provider headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. They indicated Flexicar provides vehicle-sharing services to members throughout Melbourne and Sydney. The company plans to integrate […] [Read More]