Auto Retail News

Some time ago I predicted that in 2012, the dealership insurance market would become “schizophrenic.” I could not have been more correct. Dealers who renewed their coverage in late 2011 or early 2012 will be in for an unpleasant surprise full of

If I want to purchase a book, my first stop these days is Amazon.com. If I want to buy a pair of shoes, I’ll scout Zappos.com. If I need a plane ticket, I’ll head to Orbitz.com or Kayak.com. These websites are my current go-to choices for online

Toyota Industrial Mfg., Inc. (TIEM) in Columbus, Ind., and Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.  (TMHU), are the manufacturing and sales arms for Toyota lift trucks, the top selling brand in the world. Like many businesses, these companies deal wi

New suite offers unprecedented visibility into the path to purchase of auto buyers, including unbroken channel attribution and keyword usage Nashville, TN — Dataium, the largest aggregator of online automotive shopper behavior, today announced the

According to Ricky Beggs, the VP, Managing Editor at Black Book – National Auto Research, overall, wholesale prices have continuously trended downward over the past several months. But there have been several categories that have shown more vol

First Data Releases September 2012 SpendTrend® Analysis ATLANTA — First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, today released its First Data SpendTrend® analysis for the full month of September 2012 c

WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today a consumer advisory on counterfeit air bags. Federal investigators have determined that thousands of counterfeit bags have been bought and installed in U.S.

Introduction of New Brand Identity Accompanies Expansion of Products & Services Mason, OH – OneCommand, the leading marketing  automation platform for auto dealers, today announced the launch of its new corporate identity with the roll out of

Jumpstart Automotive Group Reveals Car shoppers in the Northwest and Southwest prefer hybrids and compacts; Sedans, SUVs and trucks dominate Central states while the East Coast loves luxury San Francisco, CA – Jumpstart Automotive Group today r