Auto Retail News

According to Sub Prime News, the recent changes in lending laws for buy here, pay here dealers may have some unpleasant side effects. While the bulletin is meant to target indirect auto lenders, a closer look at the F&I office means that regulat

From MSN’s UK branch, breaking coverage of Ford India’s recent scandal in advertising faux pas. Ford India apologizes publicly for an ad campaign meant to popularize the Ford Figo, a subcompact based on the Ford Fiesta. The tagline “

Chip Perry to Leave AutoTrader After Impressive, 15-Year Career ATLANTA – Cox Enterprises, Inc. announced today that Sanford (Sandy) Schwartz, president of Manheim, also will assume the role of president of AutoTrader Group, the nation’s largest

Small cars, small utility vehicles and midsize sedans represent Ford’s plan for growth in the United States Two-thirds of all customers first shop Ford Escape and Fusion when they begin looking at vehicles Since 2009, 38 percent of Ford’s growth

 Maximizes Spend for Paid Search, Display and Facebook Advertising. New Dashboard Increases Transparency and Flexibility with Market Reach Analysis, Budget Recommendations and ROI Projections Burlington, VT – Dealer.com, a leading provider of digi

From Auto News, view a personal interview with Thomas Moorehead of Sterling, VA. The dealer-leader provides insight on how his service department provides customer relations that guarantee return customers. Moorehead provides statistics, dealership s

From NCMi blog, experts review what makes a manager great in a more difficult environment where spending flows less freely. Tips on managing your sales department include letting your best salesman stay your best salesman, drafting good sales manager

Below, NHTSA published the latest recall list and links. Some issues include an accidental braking feature with some Honda/Acura models, Cadillac/Buick loss of engine braking and an error in certain Nissan models that mislabels gears when shifting. P

With the 2008 auto sales slowdown hitting service departments today, it’s no wonder why dealers are still asking the question – is 100% Service Absorption really just a myth? With fewer new vehicles on the road, a continued decline in warranty wo