HERNDON, Va. — A new version of the game "Punch Bug" is what executives from Volkswagen of America plan to use as a marketing centerpiece that will kick off during the Super Bowl. What VW officials now are calling it is "Punch Dub," and it is based on the game that children used to play back […] [Read More]

TORONTO, Ontario — The VehicleGateway.com online used-vehicle marketplace for Canada recently made its debut and can help provide dealers and private sellers with an efficient avenue to showcase vehicles for sale and reach out to potential buyers. It also provides consumers with pertinent information needed to make used-car shopping decisions, such as vehicle histories and current conditions of used […] [Read More]

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario — Canada's new-vehicle sales were up more than 6 percent year-over-year in January and it appears that trends from 2009 have continued this year, as the market is gravitating toward trucks and larger vehicles, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Specifically, new-vehicle sales totaled 81,581 units in January, up 6.2 percent from the 76,850 […] [Read More]

CALGARY, Alberta — Quorum Information Technologies announced this week that its XSELLERATOR dealership and customer management system has gained Chrysler manufacturer integration certification, and the product is now available to Canada's Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealers. As part of Chrysler's certification, there is approval of a full suite of integration between XSELLERATOR and Chrysler systems for […] [Read More]

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — The current health and future viability of leasing has been a hot topic in the auto marketplace lately, as leasing levels throughout the industry dipped last year but are now showing a bounceback.  Sharing some perspective from the luxury side of the market with Auto Remarketing this week was Jeff Gartland, director of […] [Read More]

ANKENY, Iowa — General Motors honored its best-selling GM Certified Used Vehicles dealers on Thursday, and receiving this distinction for the fourth straight year was Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny, Iowa. The store sold 1,418 CPO units last year, which topped more than 3,433 GM certified dealerships in the U.S.  "I truly believe in the strength of […] [Read More]

MEDFORD, Ore. — A stronger push to move used vehicles helped Lithia Motors overcome a sluggish new-unit retail sales performance and improve its fourth-quarter revenue figure. Company executives indicated that same-store new-vehicle sales increased just 1.2 percent during the closing quarter of 2009. Meanwhile, Lithia highlighted its used-vehicle retail sales jumped 17.9 percent when compared to […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Leading the way as the top headline this past week at AutoRemarketing.com was a story that shared details about Manheim enhancing a partnership with BMW Group Financial Services. Also catching readers' attention was news about plans for recalled Toyota vehicles to return to the auction lanes. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this […] [Read More]

DULUTH, Ga. — Thanks largely to stronger new and used light-vehicle unit sales, revenues and gross profits, along with a trimmed cost structure, Asbury Automotive Group enjoyed what its president and chief executive officer called a "solid" fourth-quarter financial performance. Its income from continuing operations was $5 million, up from a loss of $352.3 million in […] [Read More]

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The rebound in auto sales appears to have met a "speed bump" in February stemming from Toyota recalls and winter storms, as new-vehicle retail sales will likely show only a minor year-over-year uptick, according to J.D. Power and Associates. More specifically, J.D. Power is forecasting new-vehicle retail sales of 561,500 vehicles, an […] [Read More]