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Dealer Opsby StaffMay 23, 2017

CDK Veteran Dan Crowley Named Senior Field Sales Consultant

Crowley brings more than 20 years of experience in the automotive space, most notably as one of the leading sales managers at CDK.

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Digitalby StaffMay 23, 2017

Cars.com Names Jennifer Newman Editor-in-Chief

Newman has served in various roles of increasing responsibility since joining the company nine years ago, most recently as managing editor. She will lead efforts to expand and grow Cars.com's content and innovate the way its packaged and delivered.

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Dealer Opsby StaffMay 22, 2017

CNA National Appoints New Senior Vice President of Customer Service

Trace Thaxton will be responsible for overseeing the company's claims, operations, and reinsurance departments. He previously served as the head of customer care and relations for AGIA Affinity's Scottsdale division.

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Dealer Opsby Nancy KirkMay 22, 2017

Pioneer Launches Five Affordable Multimedia Receivers

The company’s AVH-3300NEX offers a motorized touchscreen display that's seven inches wide and two inches tall, making it an easy installation on older and collectible vehicles. And like the other four models, it offers audiophile-grade sound features, Bluetooth connectivity, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Dealer Opsby StaffMay 22, 2017

Ford Appoints Jim Hackett CEO

More than a year after being hired to lead the automaker's ‘Smart Mobility’ innovation unit, Jim Hackett was named Ford’s CEO and president. He replaces Mark Fields, who ends his three-year tenure at the helm of Ford Motor Co.

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Dealer Opsby Paul ClintonMay 22, 2017

VW's 3.0L Settlement Approved by Judge

Judge Charles R. Breyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted final approval on May 17. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have also approved the agreement.

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Trainingby StaffMay 22, 2017

Kontos: Wholesale Prices Show Strength Again in April

Average wholesale used-vehicle prices reached $11,141 in April, a 2.2% increase from March and a 2.5% increase from a year ago, Tom Kontos reported. The only three segments registering declines were compact, mid-size, and luxury cars.

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Dealer Opsby StaffMay 22, 2017

RoadVantage Releases New Series of Point-of-Sale Product Videos

Six months after releasing its first educational F&I product video, the F&I product provider released a new series of point-of-sale product videos dealers can use in their F&I offices and on their websites.

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Fixed Opsby StaffMay 22, 2017

Fixed-Ops Specialist Issues Warning

A visit of service departments across the nation revealed that 25% of service lifts are out of compliance with the OSHA’s vehicle lift maintenance and inspection standards. Fixed-ops expert issues a warning and offers four recommendations for maintaining worker safety.

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Dealer Opsby StaffMay 18, 2017

Former Chase Custom Exec Joins Westlake

The once head of Chase Custom Finance is back. Today, Westlake Financial Services announced it has contracted Bill Jensen to focus on developing its strategic accounts division.

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