Four auto industry leaders, representing different segments of the retail car business, have teamed up to create the Women of Color Automotive Network. Launched earlier this month, WOCAN aims to “attract, support, connect and empower women of color in the automotive industry,” through a variety of educational, career and community resources for its members. That […] [Read More]

On Tuesday, Audi Canada will welcome a new president. The automaker announced this week that Vito Paladino will be succeeding Giorgio Delucchi as president of Audi Canada. Paladino is presently the senior director of sales and aftersales for Audi Canada. Meanwhile, the OEM also said Delucchi has been promoted to head of sales for China […] [Read More]

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased in August after declining in July, too. But the latest consumer survey by Cox Automotive pinpointed what could reverse that course and potentially push retail vehicle sales and financing higher. In what might not come as a surprise to some managers, the possible tonic is another direct stimulus […] [Read More]

AutoNation is offering a free service for teachers stretching into the opening month of school being back in session. This week, AutoNation announced that it will offer teachers free vehicle sanitization at its dealerships from coast to coast Tuesday through Sept. 29. The group said in a news release that teachers are encouraged to stop […] [Read More]

With so much happening online nowadays, IAA reinforced its security expertise with an executive who has an extensive retail background. On Tuesday, IAA appointed Andrew Albrecht as vice president and chief information security officer. The company said Albrecht will report directly to Maju Abraham, senior vice president and chief information officer. Most recently, Albrecht served […] [Read More]

In light of Hurricane Laura approaching the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, the leadership of the National Auto Auction Association is taking proactive measures reminding members of resources available to them in times of crises — including an auction employee relief fund. A letter from NAAA president Laura Taylor, sent Wednesday to several […] [Read More]

Dealer training is back at the all-digital Auto Remarketing Canada Conference. As part of our wealth of content spread out over two weeks, Sept. 14-18 will be our Dealer Training piece, focusing on the retail side of automotive. Then, the week of Sept. 21-25 will focus on remarketing, auto finance and industry analysis. Among the […] [Read More]

Roadster chief executive officer Andy Moss and chief marketing officer Michelle Denogean join the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss the upgrades to its digital retailing platform, creating a seamless customer experience, digital retail profitability and more. To listen to the entire conversation, click on the link available below, or visit the Auto Remarketing Podcast page.  Download and […] [Read More]

There are nearly twice as many consumers per month using mobile devices for vehicle research as those using desktop computers. But whether a car shopper picks up their smartphone or fires up the computer may depend on what car-shopping task they’re completing, their age and even what car brand they’re researching. That’s according to researched released […] [Read More]

REPAY chief revenue officer Susan Perlmutter explained how collections departments likely are doing even more hand-holding as this turbulent year continues. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Perlmutter also described the potential scenes inside finance companies nowadays as executives and managers work with struggling customers while also trying to keep the firm’s viability […] [Read More]