LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack has organized a free Webinar specifically intended for independent dealers. The event, which will focus on how to maximize profit through the benefits of the DealerTrack DMS, is scheduled for 1 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday. "Independent dealers need dependable solutions to help find ways to cut costs, operate efficiently, manage effectively, and […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — Certified pre-owned and used models have picked up considerable retail price momentum. That's according to AutoTrader.com's Trend Engine Report for May, which tracked and revealed price movements that occurred in April. The vehicle whose CPO price jumped the most was for the Ford F-150. Year-over-year price comparisons for this truck are up 35.7 percent. Another vehicle from […] [Read More]

CARMEL, Ind. — ADESA announced late last week that two of its auctions have been honored with quarterly awards from General Motors Remarketing.  ADESA Dallas beat out nine other auctions to take top honors in south central region in the first-quarter 2010 GM sponsored Auction Operational Awards — its first time earning such honors — while ADESA Seattle […] [Read More]

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Hyundai Motor America promoted one of its executives with 25 years of industry experience to be its vice president of marketing. On Tuesday,president and chief executive officer John Krafcik announced that Chris Perry would be responsible for all of Hyundai marketing communications and brand development in the United States. Since 2007, Perry […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Which auto brand has the youngest buyers? According to a TrueCar.com study released this week, it is Mitsubishi, followed closely by Mazda and Volkswagen, respectively. TrueCar.com indicated that 18.3 percent of Mitsubishi buyers were between the ages of 18 and 34, which tops the industry. Meanwhile, 18 percent of Mazda's customers and […] [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The editors who compile rankings for U.S. News & World Report recently made their selections for the best new vehicles about to hit dealer showrooms. Of the five vehicles they selected, only one came from a domestic manufacturer. That vehicle was the 2011 Ford Fiesta. The other units included in the rankings were the […] [Read More]

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Dealer Ignition, a software company geared to help brands and dealers move products online, recently revamped its Web site. Executives explained the basis for the redesign was to serve better as a hub for the company's marketing and sales development. They now believe their site is better positioned to harness growth in an […] [Read More]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America is offering its support to help Tennesseans recover from the flooding that devastated the state where it is headquartered.  Nissan donated $200,000 in cash to the American Red Cross in Middle Tennessee and $50,000 cash to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Moreover, the company said it will match up to $50,000 […] [Read More]

DETROIT — Amid reports this week that General Motors might be considering several options that would put the automaker back into auto financing, Ally Financial released a statement Wednesday emphasizing its commitment to and strong position within the auto lending industry. "Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) is committed to supporting the auto industry with competitive financing products and services […] [Read More]

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — C&G Imports, a buy-here, pay-here dealer in Arlington, Va., recently shared how solution integration of PaymentVision and Auto Master helped to enhance security and streamline financial operations for the dealership. The integration combined the solution capabilities of PaymentVision, which is an electronic payment processing technology provider, with AMS2000 by Auto Master, a provider […] [Read More]