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NewsJuly 19, 2016

Dealertrack Rolls Out Econtracting to Volvo Dealers Nationwide

Dealertrack announced this week that Volvo Car Financial Services is now available for econtracting with Volvo dealers nationwide on the Dealertrack platform. The decision to go national was spurred by results of a regional pilot.

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ArticlesJuly 18, 2016

4 Benefits of Centralized Accounting

Multistore dealers are using centralized accounting practices to improve consistency, productivity, and customer and partner relationships — and, most importantly, save time and money.

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NewsJuly 14, 2016

NADA to Hold 100 Carnival Event at 2017 Convention

The event — which is exclusive to NADA and American Truck Dealers members — will be held at Mardi Gras World on Jan. 26, 2017. It will feature cuisine from top New Orleans restaurants and entertainment from Foreigner, Cowboy Mouth and local jazz musicians.

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NewsJuly 14, 2016

Missouri Dealer Fined $38,067 for Failing to Provide Vehicle Titles

A Missouri dealer has agreed to pay $38,067 in restitution to 23 former customers to settle the state attorney general's charges that he and his dealership did not provide vehicle titles and did not honor repair agreements. The dealer is also prohibited from operating a dealership for five years.

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NewsJuly 14, 2016

TransUnion: As Terms Stretch, Loan Duration Shrinks

Loan terms continue to stretch thanks to high vehicle prices, with terms in the 73- to 84-month band more than doubling between 2010 and 2015. But finance sources, according to a new study from TransUnion, aren’t capturing the benefits of more payments and greater interest income.

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NewsJuly 14, 2016

Consulting Group Offers Advice on Preventing Employee Theft

While unfortunate, employee crimes against dealers do happen. This week, Automotive Compliance Consultants released a list of tactics dealers can employ to prevent employee theft at their store.

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NewsJuly 14, 2016

LMC Lowers 2016 Sales Forecast

LMC Automotive has revised its forecast for U.S. auto sales for the 2016-2023 periods. The company expects nearly 250,000 fewer units will be sold each year during that timeframe, with a larger reduction occurring between 2016 and 2017.

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Articlesby Ronald J. ReahardJuly 13, 2016

So Many Products, So Little Time

With finance reserve under attack, dealers must be increasingly selective when it comes to F&I products. Top trainer offers guidelines for choosing the products that offer the most value to your dealership and your customers.

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NewsJuly 13, 2016

Outkazt Media to Distribute Black Book's Bullseye Prospecting Tool

Black Book has signed another distribution agreement with a marketing agency. This time, the vehicle valuation firm has teamed with Outkazt Media, which will leverage Black Book’s Bullseye Prospecting solution in dealer marketing campaigns.

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NewsJuly 13, 2016

Used Vehicles Depreciate 1.7% in June, Black Book Reports

The average price of a used vehicle for model years 2011-2015 depreciated 1.7% in June, according to Black Book. On a year-over-year basis, these vehicles fell 15.4% in value.

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