Because of the timing of Labor Day, August new-vehicle sales will not get the boost they got last year from the holiday sales weekend. But KBB analysts still expect August sales to 'remain robust.'
Read More →The two firms reported this week that overall vehicle depreciation is expected to reach between 14% and 14.5% by the end of the year.
Read More →J.D. Power found that even Gen Y vehicle owners aren't finding the latest in-car entertainment and connectivity features useful. What consumers want are features that enhance the driving experience and safety.
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The American Customer Satisfaction Index showed declines for most automakers, with imports topping domestic brands. The nameplate with the highest score was Toyota’s Lexus.
Read More →DealerSocket released its annual Dealership Action Report, which emphasized the importance of formal, technology-driven processes to thrive and increase profitability during slow periods.
Read More →DealerSuccess announced the launch of Virtual Deal, an online deal creator that uses DMS-integrated technology to give consumers the option to work an entire deal online.
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F&I Trainers Gerry Gould and Fernando Romani discuss Industry Summit's 2015 program (www.industrysummit.com). They also talk about what attendees can expect from their "Actions Speak Louder Than Words" workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 10:40 a.m.
Read More →GWC Warranty has added educational video content, digital brochures and historical reporting to its online Dealer Portal, which celebrated its one-year anniversary since its launch.
Read More →Shoppers were increasingly drawn to “near-new” used vehicles with higher price tags in the second quarter, with the average price of a used car increasing 8% from last year, according to Edmunds.
Read More →DealerSocket and Dealertrack have entered into a definitive agreement under which DealerSocket will acquire Dealertrack’s Inventory+ business for approximately $55 million in an all-cash transaction.
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