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Auto Financeby StaffMay 10, 2012

European Financial Crisis Hits U.S. Automakers

The euphoria over the positive first quarter results from U.S.-based carmakers should be tempered by the recessionary situation in Europe, two Kelley Blue Book analysts warned.

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Auto Financeby StaffMay 10, 2012

DealerTrack Realizes Q1 Revenue Increase, Raises Outlook

DealerTrack Holdings Inc. reported revenue of $91.6 million for the first quarter, up from $77.2 million for the first quarter of 2011.

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Auto Financeby StaffMay 10, 2012

Wholesale Prices Improve Again in April

AuctionNet wholesale prices improved again in April, a result that was in line with the National Automobile Dealers Association’s prediction that used prices would peak during the middle of the month.

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Auto Financeby StaffMay 10, 2012

TrueCar IDs Mom’s Top 10

Based on 2011 data collected by TrueCar, moms selected the Nissan Altima, Honda Odyssey, Subaru Outback, and Honda Pilot as their top vehicles.

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F&Iby StaffMay 10, 2012

Audi, Chevrolet, and VW Ads Rate Highest in New Report

Non-luxury customers favor engaging ads that are humorous, clever, entertaining and unique, while luxury respondents are more responsive to ads that have a serious tone, a new report reveals.

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F&Iby StaffMay 10, 2012

Facebook Drives Website Visitors, Not Leads, Report Says

Facebook is becoming a great driver of new visitors to dealership websites, a new report shows, but the social-media site still has a long way to go before it becomes a major lead-generation source.

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Auto Financeby StaffMay 8, 2012

Chrysler Recognizes 30 Green Dealers

Tim Parker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Hot Springs, Ark., is one of 30 dealerships that Chrysler Group LLC recognized today for their commitment to environmentally friendly and energy-efficient business practices.

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Auto Financeby StaffMay 8, 2012

RedBumper Releases Mobile Reporting and Trade Tools

RedBumper believes it has solved a major pain point for auto dealer groups with the release of a complete suite of inventory analytic and management tools.

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F&Iby StaffMay 8, 2012

Wash. Dealer Celebrates 100 Years

C. Speck Motors is celebrating 100 years in business this month, the Tri-City Herald reported today.

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F&Iby StaffMay 8, 2012

Good Dealer Experience Still Sells Cars, Report Finds

A new report from Foresight Research showed that car buyers often choose a dealership based on inventory and selection, no-haggle pricing, financing availability, lead response time and the dealership's website.

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