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]

PALO ALTO, Calif. — High Gear Media added another website to its stable on Wednesday to focus on the connections between automotive marketing and online social media. Company executives have a trio of objectives for SocialCarNews.com to be executed by its cluster of staff writers and content contributors. —How are automakers generating interest and driving awareness and […] [Read More]

LIVERMORE, Calif. — Nissan North America Wednesday unveiled the first of two new West Coast training centers for dealership technicians who will service the automaker's evolving lineup. The Livermore Training Center located about 45 miles east of San Francisco is geared to provide dealership technician product training support for the Northwest region, which covers northern California, […] [Read More]

HAMILTON, N.J. — Honda dealer Mike Saporito of Hamilton Honda was recently honored as an honorary commander by the joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which is home to active, reserve and guard Air Force, in addition to Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The Honorary Commands Program is designed to facilitate communication between the surrounding community leaders and military […] [Read More]

SAN DIEGO — National loan servicer First Associates recently tapped a veteran with more than 20 years of industry experience to be its executive vice president and equity partner. Taking on this role is Laurence Chiavaro, who has been charged by First Associates to direct development of business relationships. The company is looking to Chiavaro to […] [Read More]