United Datacom Networks Inc. (UDNI) announced the launch of Dealers Edge, a new IT support program designed to help dealers meet their legal obligations with respect to data privacy and security. Services include remote management and 24/7 monitoring.
Read More →Cox Automotive has named Brian Geitner president of its Media Solutions Group. He replaces Jared Rowe, who is departing the company for a new opportunity outside the automotive industry.
Read More →J.D. Power named Jim Houston senior director of its auto finance practice. The 30-year auto finance veteran will help guide the industry through a potentially volatile period of new-vehicle sales and declining used-car values, the firm said.
Read More →The average wholesale used price in July was $10,362, a 2% decline from June but a a 4.9% increase from a year ago, according to ADESA Analytical Services. The strength of truck prices carried the year-over-year gains.
Read More →The $400 million in claims paid, combined with the $3.1 billion paid by its sister-company EasyCare, brings the total amount paid by its parent company, APCO Holdings Inc., to more than $3.5 billion.
Read More →The average price of a used vehicle for model years 2011-2015 depreciated 1.5%, slightly less than last month (1.7%) but slightly higher than a year ago (1.4%), according to Black Book.
Read More →Results of an online survey shows that consumers believe dealerships are unethical. However, the online survey of 200 U.S. adults also shows that something as simple as posting the dealership's code of ethics can go a long way in changing perceptions.
Read More →John "The F&I Professor" Vecchioni has joined American Financial & Automotive Services, the company announced this week. He will serve as a trainer for F&I University, a division of the company's Automotive Training Academy.
Read More →TradeRev announced this week it has expanded into Boston, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. The firm is also planning to hire a total of 10 market sales managers in that region.
Read More →National Auto Care Corp. has named Matthew Osborn to the newly created position of chief information officer. The veteran of the insurance and third-party administrator industries will also serve as a member of the company’s senior leadership team.
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