Doug Hadden, VP of field operations for ACV Auctions, returns to the show to talk with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby during last month’s NIADA Convention. They discuss Hadden’s presentation on how dealers can “use data to acquire the best cars for your lot,” preparing for market volatility, challenges and opportunities for independent […] [Read More]

The off-rental lane at your favorite auction might have a notable selection of electric vehicles from Hertz during a future sale stemming from the rental-car company’s latest push of EVs. This week, Hertz hosted what it called one of the largest-ever EV test drives in the country, giving rental customers and rideshare drivers the chance […] [Read More]

In this edition of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, we conclude our series of episodes from the Canada’s Used Car Week Podcast Stage with a conversation between Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby and Redline Auto Sales general manager Sergey Barandich. Listen to the episode in the window below.   [Read More]

Capitol Subaru in San Jose, Calif., part of Del Grande Dealer Group, partnered with Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to throw a surprise beach-themed party at the retailer’s showroom to reveal to a local Hayward youth that his life-changing wish to travel to Hawaii with his family was coming true. Moises De Paz, a 20-year-old with […] [Read More]

Quantum5, a provider of training technology for the auto industry, has appointed David Farabaugh as director of enterprise accounts. Farabaugh, who will oversee OEM and large dealership group accounts, comes to Quantum5 with more 20 years of OEM experience. He has spent much of his career calling on dealers, but has also worked extensively in regional […] [Read More]

Quality of work and customer experience are more likely to drive vehicle service customers to return to a dealership for future maintenance and repairs than price, according to a survey conducted by DriveSure. The provider of customer retention products for new car dealerships released the 38-page 2023 Dealership Service Retention Report on the findings of […] [Read More]

It might ease concerns from finance companies to see watchers of credit performance and defaults observe seasonal movements, according to the newest updates released this week. The auto portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices generated just a 1 basis point uptick in June on a sequential basis, while Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) […] [Read More]

Dilawri Group opened the doors to its new, rebranded Volvo Canada store in Richmond, British Columbia. Volvo Cars Richmond, formerly known as Volvo of Vancouver, is located at 338-10700 Cambie Road. But the dealer group said this is more than just a dealership opening. According to Volvo Car Canada, this is North America’s first Volvo […] [Read More]

Carebeeza, a Canadian software company focused on the auto industry, has debuted a new lead enhancement tool in Canada and the U.S. called UltraLead. Artificial intelligence is the name of the game for UltraLead, which utilizes proprietary AI to ramp up basic leads using more accurate qualifying information. The new platform is an application service […] [Read More]

Carvana has had its share of bumps in the road in recent months, but Wednesday marked a pair of big wins for the online used-car retailer. In addition to announcing its strongest quarter ever for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin and total gross profit per unit, Carvana said it has signed a transaction support agreement […] [Read More]