NEW YORK — When it comes to improving fuel economy, consumers are more likely to be interested in technologies that help the gas-powered engines become more fuel-efficient — which typically costs less initially — than they are in alternative-fuel engines, which are typically more expensive, according to Harris Interactive. In its 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, Harris also found that, […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Auto Remarketing is now accepting nominations for its July 15 edition, which will feature a special section highlighting "Who's Who in The Remarketing Industry: Banks, Captives, Finance, Credit Unions, Fleet, Lease, Rental and OEMs."  We invite industry professionals to nominate high achievers. Executives considered for this special feature will generally be at the […] [Read More]

MANASSAS, Va. — In light of the Internet becoming a major game-changer for how vehicles are bought and sold, state lawmakers are being asked by the Automotive Recyclers Association to take a closer look at what the association considers to be "outdated vehicle regulations" and close the "loopholes" that ARA argues can have potentially dangerous results. […] [Read More]

AVOCA, Pa. — Guardian Warranty Corp., a provider of service contracts to independent and franchise dealerships nationwide, recently broadened its warranty coverage offerings. Executives contend dealers can gain significant return through GWC's new Ultra and Ultra Wrap Exclusionary Programs. They insist dealers now can offer powertrain all the way to true "bumper-to-bumper" extended coverage on new […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Editors with Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com released this week what they consider to be the 2010 Top 10 Road Trip Cars. In a new theme for this year, Kbb.com picked 10 "road trip-worthy" events happening this summer around the U.S. and then matched them each with a specific ride that best suited the […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Promotions like what AutoNation recently undertook with GOSO, a social media management provider, evidently have worked quite well to promote the new Nissan LEAF. The fully electric vehicle reportedly is drawing strong pre-sale traffic already. The LEAF becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets this December and nationwide […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — Nineteen different Manheim locations have received regional honors recently from various customers of the company. The range of criteria in which these auctions were spotlighted for showing strong performances includes service and cost efficiency, process speed and being able to "go the extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction." "Satisfied partners are always the best […] [Read More]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — An ongoing campaign to promote the Ram Truck Brand is doing more than generating extra traffic in showrooms. Automaker officials on Wednesday shared some early returns connected with the "Letters for Lyrics" campaign that has the goal of sending 1 million letters to U.S. soldiers deployed around the world. Since the promotion […] [Read More]

DES MOINES, Iowa — Chase Auto Finance unveiled a new office this week in Iowa's capital city. Executives stressed the new Custom Finance office in Des Moines is meant to serve the subprime financing needs of dealers throughout the Central Plains. They noted the office houses an underwriting and funding team that can serve consumer finance […] [Read More]

LOS ANGELES — Nowcom recently rolled out a new Web-based DMS, which the dealer management solutions provider contends is a major upgrade from its Dealer Desktop program. Among the new features of DealerCenter 7 is an inventory management tool with vehicle history reports by AutoCheck as well as booking services by Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides.com and […] [Read More]