OAKBROOK, Ill. — At the upcoming National Automobile Dealers Association Conference and Expo, Dale Pollak, chairman and founder of vAuto and author of Velocity 2.0: Paint, Pixels and Profitability, will be presenting the "Used Car Dominance/Lower Costs in the New SAAR Era" seminar.   Officials said Pollak's seminar will offer "breakthrough paradigms" for the variable department. […] [Read More]

CHICAGO — Cars.com is looking for the success of an ad campaign attached to last year's Super Bowl to continue when the Web site rolls out its latest strategy during this Sunday's game. The newest spot connected with Cars.com's "Confidence" campaign will be shown during Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday. Executives explained that the 60-second spot, […] [Read More]

DETROIT — After it came to light that General Motors' Pontiac Vibe was also impacted by Toyota's recall and included in the National Auto Auction Association's recommendation to cease selling at auction, the automaker performed some tests and has now declared this model as safe. The 2009-10 Vibe is a sister vehicle of the Toyota Matrix. Toyota […] [Read More]

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — With rental companies pulling both Toyota vehicles in service as well as those ready for remarketing until fixes can be made, Ricky Beggs, of Black Book, said auction volumes are even more limited. "I must say the last week has been extremely busy for the editorial team at Black Book. The unprecedented recall […] [Read More]

McLEAN, Va. — NADA Used Car Guide announced Tuesday that it has enhanced its electronic product line by adding auction values. Basically, these values will be updated each week so that customers have a clear picture of pricing activity for the disposal or purchase of a vehicle in the auction marketplace. "Thanks to AuctionNet, NADA's partnership […] [Read More]

CHICAGO — Automotive Internet Media announced this week that it has purchased Cartango, a female-oriented automotive shopping site. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, Tony French, president of AIM, did say, "We realized there is a huge female market that is going virtually untapped. There are many sites that cater to men but Cartango is […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Though some rival automakers offered special incentives in January to try and lure away "unsettled" Toyota owners and shoppers, these deals only made a "small dent," as overall incentive spending was down 12 percent from a year ago. Specifically, automakers spent an average of $2,382 per vehicle sold on incentives, compared with $2,708 in January […] [Read More]

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — At the National Automobile Dealer Association Conference & Expo coming up later this month in Orlando, Fla., attending dealers will be offered a slew of exclusive incentives from OPENLANE, which also announced that one of its vice presidents will be presenting a seminar on online auctions during the event. Specifically, the company […] [Read More]

OXFORD, Mass. — Central Mass Auto Auction is hosting a monthlong Grand Re-Opening Celebration throughout February to commemorate its one-year anniversary under new management. There are special events slated throughout the month for employees, sellers and buyers. "CMAA and its dedicated staff and loyal customers have developed a strong, consistent relationship over the years, which allowed […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — According to Kelley Blue Book's director of vehicle valuation, vehicles that directly compete with the models impacted by Toyota's recall and sales stoppage could benefit from the automaker's troubles. Juan Flores said that some consumers who previously considered buying a Toyota may instead look to competitors. If this occurs, these competing vehicles could […] [Read More]