Auto Retail News

It’s no secret in the auto industry that profits on new vehicle sales have been nonexistent the past several years. In fact, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association, automotive retailers have lost money on new vehicle sales for fiv

The two biggest obstacles used car sales persons face now – and have for decades – are credibility and product knowledge. Outside of politicians there is probably no other profession with less credibility than the used car sales person. N

IRVINE, Calif. — In an effort to provide the most market reflective and granular used-car values in every state, Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, announces it will provide values for 51 reg

Atlanta, GA — Click Lock is a unique new tool that alerts service providers if an air conditioning system has been opened since the last time the repair shop serviced the system. The Click Lock A/C Security System features a patented, snap-toge

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Bank has made shopping for a new or used car and financing that vehicle easier with the launch of the U.S. Bank Auto Buying Service at www.usbank.com/autobuying. Powered by TrueCar, publisher of real-time, new and used vehicl

Owatonna, Minn. – The OTC Tech-Scope (P/N 3857) is a standalone two-channel high-speed lab and ignition oscilloscope with multimeter that allows service technicians to quickly and efficiently test and measure virtually all of the electrical an

Peoria IL –Velde Lincoln Volvo in Peoria Illinois announce their new Co-Owner and Vice President/GM William Pearson Jr. Mr. Pearson, former Partner/GM at Finish Line Ford in Peoria brings 25 years experience to the Velde organization. “Strength

St Petersburg, FL — Payless® Car Sales, Inc., America’s Used Car Company®, announced a program agreement has been signed with JM&A Group to administer its Payless AssuranceSM Certified Pre-Owned Program. The agreement also provides for

Birmingham, AL — In May, AutoTec released the Foursquare Quick-Start Guide, an in-depth look at how participating auctions could use the social networking site foursquare to their advantage. Thanks to the success of that guide, the company has