CARY, N.C. — AutoRemarketing.com readers this week were intrigued by reports about an internal memo that discussed General Motors' stance about a nickname connected with one of its signature brands. Also drawing in plenty of interest was a story about a new program rollout from ADESA that the auction company unveiled during the ongoing National Independent […] [Read More]

DETROIT — In an interesting turn from years past, General Motors announced this week that most of its U.S. plants will forgo traditional summer shutdowns to help meet buyer demand for popular Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac cars, crossovers and trucks. Nine of the 11 assembly plants will continue to operate during the traditional shutdown period […] [Read More]

DEARBORN, Mich. — Lincoln recently announced that its first hybrid, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, is now the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America, as certified by the EPA. "The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid provides a real choice in the marketplace for customers looking for a vehicle that not only makes a statement about who they […] [Read More]

CARMEL, Ind. — Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana and its chief information officer Chris Brady have been on an award-collecting tour this month. A total of four honors have come their way stemming from the completion of ERP consolidation to develop and deploy predictive analytic technology to help in forecasting revenue and make real-time adjustments. Among […] [Read More]

LAS VEGAS — Among the many challenges facing independent dealers in today's automotive landscape, the two that Kathy Decker cited as most pressing were the availability of capital and being able to access retail financing. The group vice president of Manheim Financial Services talked with Auto Remarketing on Tuesday at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association […] [Read More]

LAS VEGAS — The scarcity in used-vehicle supply will likely continue through the rest of 2010 and beyond, and the techniques dealers employ will be pivotal to how well they adapt to these challenges, according to executives from OPENLANE, who talked about various used-vehicle and remarketing issues with Auto Remarketing on Wednesday at the National Independent […] [Read More]

COSTA MESA, Calif. — NADAguides.com announced Wednesday that pricing and information for 2010 models now is available. Dealers who use this data regularly can access it through the website. "While new-car sales continue to climb, NADAguides.com has addressed the current market demand for 2010 used-car data and remains steadfast on its mission of providing the most […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — When Edmunds.com released its latest True Market Value Predicted Price Trends, the site spotted seven new vehicles expected to buck typical summertime movements and become more expensive later in the year. That list of vehicles included the 2011 BMW 5 Series, 2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500, 2010 Honda Civic, 2010 Lexus GS […] [Read More]

DETROIT — Purchasing an extended cab pickup truck might not be the best option for buyers who reside in large metro areas so AOL Autos assembled a list of what it called the Top City Cars. Like a cozy, one-bedroom apartment, AOL Autos believes this selection of vehicles mostly from foreign automakers offers drivers plenty in […] [Read More]

ELDRIDGE, Iowa — QCSA Holdings announced recently announced that two investors have joined its board of directors. New board members include Rick Keister, who will also serve as board chairman, and Cam Hitchcock. Keister is an entrepreneur that most recently served as the chief executive officer of Keystone Automotive Industries. Keystone led the aftermarket parts industry […] [Read More]