Kelley Blue Book, a provider of new- and used-car information, has launched a new tool called Quick Values, a solution that delivers comprehensive new- and used-car values to banks, insurance companies, governmental agencies and auto dealers, all in a unique self-service model.
Read More →Prices of fuel-efficient, used cars – both at auction and at the retail level – continue to feel the ripple effect of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Read More →The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) announced that Ally Financial will utilize vehicle pricing information from the NADA Used Car Guide when underwriting consumer auto contracts in 38 states. The change is effective immediately.
Read More →Recent trends in interest rates and used-car values make this a good time for dealers to contact their customers who are driving three-year-old vehicles to see if they are interested in lowering their monthly payments.
Read More →After remaining stable during the last four years, the percentage of used-vehicle buyers who use the Internet in their shopping process has increased to 68 percent in 2010 — a five percentage point increase from 2009, according to J.D. Power and Associates.
Read More →Sick of companies, consumer groups and the media profiting from our industry's unsavory past? Maybe it's time you did something about it.
Read More →Driven mainly by fleet sales, July saw new-vehicle sales cruise to an 11.55 million unit annual pace – the third highest level this year.
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Dealers aren’t happy about Carfax jumping into the pricing game, but market insiders say the company’s new tool isn’t what’s hurting margins.
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Running an in-dealership rental department isn’t a new concept, but it might be the boost your bottom line needs. Dealer expert lays out the possibilities.
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Starting a new rental operation requires a huge investment. Dealer management expert provides a six-step checklist to consult before you take the leap.
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