To see how recent third quarter earnings reports have gone for the top auto dealer groups, a statement from Asbury Automotive Group president and chief executive officer David Hult summarized it well during that company’s earnings call on Oct. 26. In spite of supply issues, Asbury reported record earnings. “Though our new-car inventory levels continue […] [Read More]

In this special episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, ComplyNet president and general counsel Adam Crowell gave an update about mandates put forth by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) involving COVID-19 vaccinations and testing that now are being argued in federal court. Crowell explained the court activities that happened over the weekend and […] [Read More]

On Monday, Ally Financial and TIME announced the 47 nominees for the 2022 TIME Dealer of the Year award. Those dealers are set to be recognized at NADA Show on March 11 in Las Vegas. Ally president of dealer financial services Doug Timmerman and TIME global chief revenue officer Viktoria Degtar will announce the winner […] [Read More]

An industry leader who has received multiple accolades through award programs orchestrated by Cherokee Media Group now is part of the team at Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions. Jenn Reid has been named digital lending sales director to advance awareness of Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions’ end-to-end digital capabilities delivered by its eOriginal open platform. Reid has […] [Read More]

Dealers who are itching to grow their business now might be able to secure more affordable resources from Westlake Capital Finance (WCF). The Westlake Technology Holdings subsidiary announced last week that qualified dealers can be approved for new commercial real estate lending rates as low as 3.99%. WCF launched its commercial real estate lending program […] [Read More]

Not surprising to economic experts, the Federal Reserve stood pat on current policy associated with interest rates. However, Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke pointed out one metric that might have an even more pronounced impact on auto financing than what the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) does involving interest rates. Last week, the FOMC […] [Read More]

Haig Partners LLC has named a director of marketing and business development, hiring Aimee (LaBrake) Allen for the position. Allen had previously been an independent consultant for firms providing car dealers with accounting, banking, business valuation and succession planning services. Her background includes team heading up marketing and growth for DHG Dealerships. “We pride ourselves […] [Read More]

The podcasting shoe is on the other foot this time around. Auto Remarketing senior editor and Auto Remarketing Podcast co-host Joe Overby joined the Preowned Auto Logistics podcast last week to talk with Jeremy Louisos about Used Car Week, which takes place next week at Red Rock in Las Vegas.  They discuss an overview of the conference, […] [Read More]

Turns out, there was more than one decades-long drought snapped for an Atlanta entity this past week. Cox Automotive, headquartered in Georgia’s capital, said Friday that its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index saw its first-ever non-seasonally adjusted October increase last month. The index — which began in 1997, a year after the city’s Summer Olympics and two […] [Read More]

Holman Enterprises shifted the responsibilities of three executives, as the company that already has 41 dealership franchises representing 20 brands as well as fleet leasing and management company ARI in its portfolio launches a new segment focused on the commercial space. According to a news release distributed on Thursday, Holman executive vice president and chief […] [Read More]