DALLAS — SuperMedia recently entered into a partnership with the Oodle Network to boost the online presence of its dealer-provided listing Web site EveryCarListed.com. Executives explained the new agreement means dealer clients who push their inventory listings out through EveryCarListed.com can receive priority placement on the Oodle Network. They indicated that Oodle's connections reach social media […] [Read More]

DETROIT — The economy may appear to be headed toward a rebound, but the retail auto segment remains a "buyer's market," with automakers offering heavy incentives, according to AOL Autos, which recently released its Best May Deals list. "Even with clear signs of economic recovery, consumers are still enjoying a buyer's market in dealership showrooms," AOL Autos […] [Read More]

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Penske Automotive Group this week announced the opening of two more luxury brand dealerships to expand its market presence in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. The group rolled out two dealerships in Chantilly, Va., an Audi store and a Mercedes-Benz rooftop. Executives pointed out that these new operations are located about 16 […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback is planning to stand with leadership of the American International Automobile Dealers Association, the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers, and the National Automobile Dealers Association this afternoon at the Capitol for a press conference. The Kansas Republican is uniting with the dealership associations to reinforce their stance against […] [Read More]

ROCHESTER, Mich. — When looking at the factors that ultimately lead consumers to buy a vehicle, the biggest positive influence on a car buyer's decision is the dealership visit, according to a recent study from Foresight Research. In fact, more than half of vehicle purchasers indicated that their experience at the dealership was "highly influential in […] [Read More]

WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Insurance Auto Auctions on Tuesday rolled out a tailored Web site that executives insist can offer access to key tools and features via any Web-capable phone. The company listed several new capacities of IAA Mobile CSAToday that are intended to help customers manage their salvage units more efficiently. The features include: —Perform vehicle […] [Read More]

CENTREVILLE, Va. — Carfax has rolled out the second installment of its national "Show Me the Carfax" TV ad campaign to help steer shoppers to stores that provide Carfax Vehicle History Reports.  And playing a major role in the advertising efforts will be a furry, four-legged friend: Car Fox.    The fox character first appeared as a puppet […] [Read More]

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The wholesale market appears to be "stabilizing," according to recent analysis from Black Book managing editor Ricky Beggs. He said that last week was only the second time in about three months that less than half of Black Book's wholesale adjustments were positive. "Results from the auctions, combined with the editors' in-depth analysis during […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Treasury revealed late Monday that it has received a repayment from Chrysler Holding. The amount is a settlement of one of the loans for a fraction of what federal officials extended last year. The sum of $1.9 billion is only a portion of what Treasury officials doled out to […] [Read More]

DES PLAINES, Ill. — Wheels Inc. announced a new member to its board of directors earlier this week. Appointed to serve as a board member was Greg Besio, who is the executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Aon Inc. His duties at Aon include heading up such global shared service functions as: corporate strategy, procurement, real […] [Read More]