LAS VEGAS — The 2010 National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention and Expo keeps on rolling today with an education lineup chock full of workshops that touch on a wide spectrum of issues facing independent dealers. Today's education schedule begins with the "Social Media and Networking" seminar on the General Education Track. The workshop, which will […] [Read More]

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Developments connected with Avis Budget Group's attempt to acquire the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group took another turn Tuesday. The latest news Avis executives shared had to do with instructions from the Federal Trade Commission. The company revealed it has received a request for additional information, what management termed a "second request." Executives stress […] [Read More]

DETROIT — Goodway Group's Beep Automotive Ad Network rolled out a new targeted initiative to reach online vehicle shoppers. What's different about this new approach is executives say this strategy pinpoints shoppers who are most likely to purchase an individual brand. The company explained it can use behavioral data to reach consumers who are likely to […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — Cox Enterprises on Tuesday offered an update about the transaction concerning its AutoTrader.com subsidiary with Providence Equity Partners, a global private equity firm. The agreement under which Providence took ownership of a 25-percent equity interest in AutoTrader.com now has been completed, according to executives. They stressed that the deal first announced on May 5 […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com shaved down the long list of 2010 models available and assembled a lineup called the Top 10 Dark-Horse Cars, vehicles site analysts believe shoppers should consider more. Three automakers had two units apiece on this list, including Ford, Hyundai and Suzuki. Here are the 10 vehicles Edmunds.com named in alphabetical order: […] [Read More]

SPOKANE, Wash. — DAA Northwest is ready to enhance its motorsports offerings through the remarketing agreement with Harley-Davidson Financial Services that originally began in 2007. Starting in July, auction management indicated its Rock, Roll and Rally program for motorsports units will kick off as a part of its 15th annual Rock & Roll Sale. The July […] [Read More]

SALT LAKE CITY — The Larry Miller Group unveiled its newest store this week, what executives called the "prototype property for General Motors." The group celebrated the opening of its new Chevrolet dealership in Murray, Utah, at 5500 South State St. This facility is the first of four rooftops the company plans to open spanning four […] [Read More]

CARMEL, Ind. — The management from ADESA Golden Gate shared details about its seventh annual Crabfest Sale, considered to be its largest of the year. The event that's expected to include more than 2,500 units from a variety of consignors will begin at 9 a.m. PDT on Tuesday. Executives mentioned there will be 12 selling lanes […] [Read More]

LAS VEGAS — As the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association kicked off its 64th Annual Convention and Expo this week, NIADA chief executive officer Michael Linn offered a welcome message and shared with attendees what the conference will entail. His message was as follows: "NIADA welcomes all attendees to Caesars in Las Vegas and our 64th […] [Read More]

LAS VEGAS — The education schedule at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association's Convention and Expo begins in earnest today with an all-day session that dives deep into the many facets of being an independent dealership. Titled "Bucket of Chips: Enough to Last All Year!" today's session runs from 8 a.m. (PT) to 5 p.m. and […] [Read More]