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ArticlesAugust 13, 2014

Security from Every Angle

Your DMS is an often-overlooked asset in your quest to protect your data — and profits.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2014

The Scourge of Apathy

Dealers who wish to meet the $1,400 PRU benchmark must be willing to invest time and money in people, preparation and product knowledge.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2014

Every Avalanche Starts With a Snowflake

The FTC’s probe of biweekly payment programs was limited in scope and consequence, but it could be a harbinger of further concerns over F&I products and dealer markup.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2014

Remembering Ed Bobit (1927–2014)

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to a titan of the automotive press.

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ArticlesCover StoryAugust 13, 2014

2014 Dealers Choice Awards

The winners of the 2014 Dealers’ Choice Awards represent the industry’s best product and service providers as selected by dealers and dealership personnel.

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Articlesby Stephanie ForsheeAugust 13, 2014

Stand by Your Brand

GM dealers have found reasons to remain optimistic as they weather a record-setting string of vehicle recalls.

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ArticlesAugust 13, 2014

In Memoriam: Ed Bobit, 1927–2014

Last month marked the passing of Edward J. Bobit. He was the founder and chairman of Bobit Business Media. The company began with the 1961 launch of Automotive Fleet. It would grow to include more than 20 titles, including Auto Dealer Monthly and F&I and Showroom.

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NewsAugust 12, 2014

TrueCar Posts Record Revenue in Q2

For the first time in company history, TrueCar posted revenues exceeding $50 million. The feat was attributed to gains in the firm’s dealer count, market share and transactions.

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NewsAugust 12, 2014

Dealership Employee Sentenced for $50,000 Theft

While working as a cashier, a former employee of a Pennsylvania dealership performed multiple unauthorized refund transactions and refunded the money to her own checking account. She was sentenced this week to four years of probation, including one year of house arrest.

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NewsAugust 12, 2014

July New-Vehicle Sales Increase 5% in July, Autodata Reports

July sales totaled 1.435 million units, according to the firm. It put the July SAAR at 16.48 million units, up from 15.76 million in July 2013 but down from 16.9 million in June.

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