DAA Northwest and the McConkey Auction Group are going digital with their annual Rock & Roll Sale. This year, which is the 25th anniversary of the auction’s signature event, the festivities include a series of simulcast-only sales event and a virtual concert performance from The Cronkites on the roof of DAANW’s auction arena. Initially, rock […] [Read More]

In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, senior editor Joe Overby catches up with PureCars chief executive Jeremy Anspach. They talk about automotive advertising during the pandemic, the various channels advertisers are using, manufacturing shutdowns, the turnaround in used cars and more. To listen to the episode, click on the link available below, or visit the Auto […] [Read More]

Asbury Automotive Group’s deal to purchase Park Place Dealerships is back on, with revised terms from the previously announced agreement in December, the retailer announced Monday. More details and an update on that transaction can be found below. In other dealer group M&A news, Lithia Motors said Tuesday it has acquired Smolich Chrysler Jeep Dodge […] [Read More]

The used-car market continues to be a bright spot for franchised dealers, particularly for two public dealer groups sharing operational updates this week. Lithia Motors said Tuesday it generated around a 23% year-over-year spike in same-store used-vehicle unit sales during June, which was a record month in pre-owned for the retailer. Same-store new-vehicle sales were […] [Read More]

On Tuesday, IAA made its third move during the past two weeks in connection with its operations in the United Kingdom. The newest action is connected with IAA announcing that its U.K.-based business unit has completed the roll-out of IAA Buyer Portal, a new purpose-built and exclusive digital auction site designed to offer buyers an […] [Read More]

Turner Acceptance is bringing on some technology reinforcement to help the subprime auto finance company navigate its way through underwriting during the coronavirus pandemic. This week, Turner Acceptance finalized a strategic partnership with TurboPass to leverage its universal income validation solution and find more details about consumers’ ability to pay on that retail installment contract. […] [Read More]

Manheim Canada announced last week that it would be launching a service to disinfect and treat vehicles sold through the company’s simulcast auctions to help prevent customer exposure to COVID-19 and other viruses. The Manheim Vehicle Disinfection Service started June 29 and is available at all of the company’s auctions throughout Canada. The service uses […] [Read More]

Allegations triggering a consent judgment surfacing back in May involving an Arizona independent dealership and the state’s attorney general could serve as a stern reminder of what compliance expert Randy Hendrick suggested to operators, especially when retailing vehicles classified “as-is.” Among the seven deceptive practices alleged by attorney general Mark Brnovich against Dependable Auto of […] [Read More]

The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating consumers’ recognition of more favorable financing terms in connection with used vehicles among other benefits of acquiring a pre-owned model instead of a new car. That’s among the latest findings shared on Tuesday by Edmunds, which asserted that current unique market conditions due to COVID-19 could be driving more consumers […] [Read More]

KAR Global announced three leadership promotions across its wholesale-market enterprise on Tuesday morning. The new appointments include Mike Caggiano as executive vice president of U.S. operations at ADESA, Scott Meyer as vice president of reconditioning services and finance at ADESA, and Richard Carpentier as head of inspection solutions at KAR Global. In explaining the moves, […] [Read More]