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News•June 20, 2018

J.D. Power: Wholesale Prices Down in May, Auction Volume Growing

May’s wholesale prices for used vehicles up to eight years in age fell 1.7% from the prior month, a level that’s typical for this time of year, the firm stated in its June Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines report.

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News•June 20, 2018

EFG Companies: Dealers Must Embrace Industry Paradigm Shift

EFG Companies CEO John Pappanastos said digital buying habits, millennial and Gen Z consumers, and women are forcing industry change dealers must embrace.

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News•June 20, 2018

ADT Announces Winners of 2018 Dealers’ Choice Awards

Dealers and dealership personnel have recognized 70 companies and individuals in 34 categories in the 2018 Dealers’ Choice Awards.

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News•June 20, 2018

Continental Reports 25% Time Savings Using Over the Edge’s Administration System

The F&I product provider said it could take 30 to 45 days to receive sold contracts from its dealers prior to adding TecAssured, Over the Edge's administration system and rating engine. Today, those contracts are received instantly, officials say.

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News•June 20, 2018

Vin-UP Offers Instant KBB Values

Auto dealers are using Vin-UP’s portable scanners and printers to retrieve Kelley Blue Book trade-in values and source pre-owned inventory from customers.

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News•June 20, 2018

Retail Incentives, New-Vehicle Sales Grow in May

May new-vehicle sales grew by 4.8% from the year-ago period, while average incentive spending per unit grew 6.6% from a year ago to $3,740.

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News•June 19, 2018

Spireon Rolls Out New GoldStar GPS Feature

The new feature provides instant vehicle location and status to help reduce risk and streamline recovery for buy-here, pay-here dealers and lenders.

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News•June 19, 2018

New NY AG Settles With Queens Dealer Group

Recently appointed New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood has settled charges of deceptive practices against a four-rooftop, Queens-based dealer group.

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News•by Gregory Arroyo•June 14, 2018

Fed Reserve Approves Second Rate Hike of 2018

For the seventh time since 2015, the Federal Reserve increased the Federal Funds Rate a quarter percentage. Cox Automotive economists say higher interest rates and tighter credit have already led to softening retail demand, noting that further rate increases will impact all corners of the car business.

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News•June 14, 2018

Dealer M&A Fueled by Healthy Economy, New Investors

The latest Blue Sky Report from Kerrigan Advisors credits an expanding pool of dealership buyers and investors with helping to sustain values, and a growing number of groups hitting the market for driving activity and consolidation.

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