Edmund Field, who joined KAR earlier this year as director of new product development, now serves as president of the company's Preferred Warranties business unit.
Dealers with a Carfax Advantage account can now use Carfax information when searching for inventory through manufacturers’ digital sales platforms powered by RMS Automotive. BMW Financial Services NA LLC is the first company to incorporate the search function into its RMS-powered digital marketplace.
Aside from the tips, the firm announced the release of a free ebook titled, ‘Six Steps for Dealers to Get Their Cars to the Digital Front Line.’
Ryan Briggs, former national sales manager for DigitCut, was hired by Dent Wizard to fill the newly created position of vice president of customer development. He'll be responsible for expanding the company’s relationships with the nation’s Top 150 dealer groups.
By the time the NADA was founded in 1917, the sufficiency of units in operation meant a growing opportunity for used-vehicle sales. According to 1917 motor vehicle registrations, as compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads, nearly five million cars and trucks were registered. And by late 1916, creative rebuilders were putting old cars, now “reconditioned,” back on the road.
ADESA's chief economist reported this week that the continued strength of the truck segment drove a year-over-year increase in wholesale prices, while weak car sales contributed to a month-over-month price decline.
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.
Dealers and lender execs expressed optimism about the year ahead at the industry’s annual get-together, but they admit some trends have them concerned.
Longtime industry veteran Mark Dubois has joined the association’s expanding Dealer 20 Groups team. He will work with BHPH dealer groups as part of the NIADA 20 Groups operation acquired from Leedom and Associates.
Manheim Kansas City took home top honors in Element Fleet Management’s remarketing program. Manheim Pennsylvania Assistant General Manager Amy Taitano also received the Laurie Dobberphul Award — the annual award presented to a top-ranking female in the remarketing industry.
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