Auto Retail News

RICHMOND, Va.– When asked what made the sparks fly when deciding to buy a car, nearly half of all respondents said price was the leading factor, according to a new survey conducted for CarMax, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of used ca

DULUTH, Ga. — Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported adjusted income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter 2011 of $17.0 million, or $0.54 per diluted sh

ATLANTA — In the February edition of the Shopper Insights Report, AutoTrader.com experts recommend Leading Luxury Vehicles and Hidden Gems, based on insights from the 2012 New Luxury Vehicle Loyalty Study. Among other things, the study revealed the

Jerry Thibeau, the founder of Phone Ninjas – a firm providing phone training for automotive professionals nationwide – will be sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers during a live mystery shopping event with randomly selected

Greg Coleman will reveal the top 50 best practices that he has drawn from Digital Dealer Conferences and implemented at the Oxmoor Auto Group, in Louisville, KY to move the needle with Internet/BDC sales.  In 2011, five stores in the Oxmoor Auto Gro

DETROIT – Advertising experts say more people are interested in buying Chevrolet cars and trucks due to clever and targeted advertising and innovative digital campaigns tied to Super Bowl XLVI. According to the CNBC/Collective Intellect Super Sunda

NAPA, Calif. — AUL Corp., America’s largest national provider of used car service contracts announces an expansion of the service contract relationship with Ace Motor Acceptance Company (AMAC). AMAC of Charlotte, a sub-prime lender, and N

Madison, Ind. – The dual goals of protecting the passenger compartment and improving fuel economy have driven vehicle manufacturers to use increasing amounts of advanced steels in vehicle design across all price levels. As a result, it is no longe

ATLANTA – To help more dealers take full advantage of Manheim’s comprehensive suite of digital products when they need the tools the most – in the lanes on sale day – Manheim has launched TWI “On the Go.” An extension of The Wholesale I