I’ve been reporting on the auto industry for 14 years, but even armed with an insider’s knowledge, I still find the car-buying process to be stressful. But the auto industry, in general, recognizes that many consumers feel this way. And dealers, automakers and other entities within retail automotive have made great strides to put folks […] [Read More]

CDK Global chief operating officer Joe Tautges joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast for a conversation about the company's inaugural CDK Connect event, how its recent purchases of Roadster and Salty complement each other, the auto insurtech space and much more. CDK announced late last month that it signed a deal to purchase insurtech company Salty Dot, Inc., […] [Read More]

Last week, NuVinAir Global filled the newly created corporate leadership position of franchise development officer. Taking on the role for the company — which offers a suite of patented and proprietary products aimed at safely and effectively creating healthy vehicle interiors — is Marty Schoenthaler. In his new role, NuVinAir said Schoenthaler will be responsible for […] [Read More]

Nabthat announced a development on Monday that’s relevant to Honda dealerships. The technology company dedicated to building automotive-centric platforms focused on the consumer experience said it has been certified as a Honda Digital Solutions (HDS) website program provider. With this certification, Nabthat’s website platform is immediately available to Honda’s approximately 1,000 U.S. dealers. According to […] [Read More]

As activities outside someone’s home confines continue to intensity, DRAIVER announced a deeper partnership with Uber for Business, with direct benefits for automotive industry clients. According to a news release distributed on Friday, the announcement opens a gateway for the entire automotive industry to a comprehensive mobility solution. Any business that needs to move vehicles, […] [Read More]

Upstart ventured into auto financing last summer and then acquired Prodigy in April to enhance its platform fueled by artificial intelligence. Then last week, the company announced the availability of Upstart Auto Retail software, which includes AI-enabled financing. Upstart explained the cloud-based solution can offer a “superior” vehicle-buying experience for both consumers and dealerships because […] [Read More]

Moody’s Investors Service said accelerating sales of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) — include battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid electric vehicles and alternatively-powered electric vehicles — will shift portfolio compositions and credit fundamentals across auto-related sectors around the globe. [Read More]

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) offered a recap of the Structured Finance Association’s annual SFVegas conference, which unfolded last week for the first time since before the pandemic arrived. [Read More]

CarLotz is doubling down in the Lone Star State. The consignment-to-retail used-car marketplace announced Monday that it has opened a hub in Plano, Texas, its second location in the state. This new hub, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, complements its sister location in San Antonio. “Through our #LotzOfLove initiative and the non-profit Dogs Matter, […] [Read More]

CarGurus said Friday it is expanding the coverage of its Instant Max Cash Offer program to 11 new states and Washington, D.C.  Why is this important for dealers? Now, dealers in the CarGurus/CarOffer network have significantly more quality used inventory from which to choose .  CarGurus Instant Max Cash Offer — which lets consumers sell their vehicles digitally, […] [Read More]