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Digital•by Staff•April 10, 2014

J.D. Power: Social Media Impacting Purchase Decisions for All Generations

According to the J.D. Power’s 2014 Social Media Benchmark Study, customers are more likely to repurchase from the same brand if their social media and marketing experiences with that brand are positive.

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Digital•by Staff•April 10, 2014

Dealertrack Launches Finance Portal for Hyundai’s Canadian Dealers

The new portal will be directly integrated into Hyundai’s systems in Canada. It will allow dealers there to electronically submit credit applications and receive real-time data updates.

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Compliance•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•April 10, 2014

U.S. Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Dropped Chrysler Dealers

The court’s decision will allow the case pitting 148 defunct Chrysler dealerships against the U.S. government to proceed. The dealerships were closed as part of Chrysler’s 2009 bailout agreement.

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F&I•by Staff•April 10, 2014

ADP Plans to Spin Off Dealer Services Business

The company expects to complete the separation of the two companies in the early part of the fourth quarter. Leading the Dealer Service business unit will be ADP executives Steve Anenen and Al Nietzel.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•April 8, 2014

CU Direct’s Auto Lending Network Hits 11,000 Dealers

The company’s CUDL auto lending network reached a new milestone, adding 1,000 dealers since breaking the 10,000-dealer mark less than a year ago. Official also report that CU Direct credit unions generated a record $16.3 billion in auto loans through the network last year.

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Compliance•by Brittany-Marie Swanson•April 8, 2014

‘King of Lemon Laws’ Files Suit Against Tesla

Wisconsin Attorney Vince Megna filed a lawsuit against Tesla Motors this week, claiming that the car it sold to his client was a lemon.

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Auto Finance•by Gregory Arroyo•April 8, 2014

NADA Used Car Guide: Credit Conditions to Become 'Slightly Less Favorable'

The NADA Used Car Guide expects credit conditions to become ‘slightly less favorable’ by the end of the year as finance sources take on more risk.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•April 8, 2014

TrueCar Files for IPO

TrueCar filed a statement this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.

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F&I•by Staff•April 8, 2014

DealerRater Names New CEO

DealerRater has selected former J.D. Power executive Gary Tucker as its CEO. In his new role, Tucker will be responsible for leading the company through its next phase of growth.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•April 8, 2014

Manheim: Used-Vehicle Values Increase in Early 2014

Despite the harsh weather, used-vehicle sales continued to motor along in the first quarter of the year. Keeping demand high were insurance vehicle replacements and tax refunds.

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