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NewsMay 3, 2017

Group 1: Earnings Hurt by 'Extreme Weakness' in Oil-Dependent States

Not even another strong performance in U.S. new-vehicle margins, a record quarter in the group's U.K. market, and a profitable quarter in Brazil were enough to offset "extreme weakness" in Group 1's energy price-impacted markets.

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NewsMay 3, 2017

AIADA: Import Sales Continue Spring Slump

The American International Automobile Dealers Association reports slumping sales for imports, particularly among sedans and coupes.

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NewsMay 3, 2017

Black Book Used Vehicle Index Ticks Up in April

For the first time in more than two years, Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index registered a slight increase.

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NewsMay 3, 2017

Clarivoy Adds Linear Time Decay Models to TV Analytics

The multitouch attribution provider says the new tool will improve data-driven media purchases at the dealership level.

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NewsMay 3, 2017

Canadian Ford Dealer Goes Fully Digital

Alberta Koch Automotive Group unveiled its new ecommerce platform with a relaunch of the Koch Ford Lincoln website.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 2, 2017

AutoNation’s Jackson: New Tech Could Hurt Used Cars

Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas engaged AutoNation Chairman and CEO Mike Jackson in a frank discussion about whether new safety technology could hasten the obsolescence of used units.

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NewsMay 2, 2017

Wise F&I Rolls Out Pre-Owned VSC

WiseMVP offers three levels of coverage for vehicles up to 20 years in age and with up to 200,000 miles on the odometer. The new offering includes towing, car rental, and roadside assistance, among other benefits.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 2, 2017

AutoNation Reports Flat Results, Positive Outlook

Executives with the nation’s largest auto retailer are looking forward to the second quarter after recording falling new-car sales and flat F&I profits. They also provided an update on the dealer group's move to a one-price strategy.

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NewsMay 2, 2017

KBB: New-Car Transaction Prices Climb Nearly 2% in April

The vehicle information site pinned the year-over-year increase on high demand for SUVs, noting that most manufacturers registered higher average transaction prices despite softening sales.

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NewsMay 1, 2017

RMS, Manheim Offer Early Access to Manufacturers' Premium Off-Lease Inventory

Through the new co-listing capability, dealers can gain access to vehicles listed on manufacturers’ digital sales platforms powered by RMS Automotive before they cross the auction block.

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