Auto Retail News

I just attended a meeting with the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association. The dealers were upbeat and enthusiastic after a tremendous month. Profits are up and the biggest concern is whether the good days will last. Similar reports have been reported by

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive today announced that the automotive loan market showed continued improvement, with interest rates for new and used vehicle loans reaching the lowest levels since 2008, according to its quarterly automotiv

SANTA MONICA, Calif.  — TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, released its February 2012 sales and incentives forecast.  The forecast shows the following: For February 2012, new light vehicle sales in the U.S

It seems that nearly every dealer I talk to, when discussing the health of their business, brings up the subject of tight vehicle supply. Depending on the manufacturer, new vehicle supply has been a challenge with recent earthquakes in Japan and floo

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Hyundai, the exclusive automotive sponsor of the Academy Awards for the fourth consecutive year, joins Hollywood in honoring the biggest stars of the silver screen on Oscar Sunday, broadcast on February 26 on ABC. Nine Hyun

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Gas prices have risen nearly 20 cents in the last month, according to AAA. TrueCar.com, which is devoted to bringing transparency to the car buying process, expects a surge in sales of small and subcompact cars in the co

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, this week released its February 2012 sales and incentives forecast.  The forecast shows the following: For February 2012, new light vehicle sales in

Laurie Foster, dealer training manager at Cars.com, is sharing her expertise with automotive dealers and managers on setting up the dealership’s brand to succeed with today’s new-car shopper. Buying a new vehicle isn’t just about price – like

Rob Mudd, president of digital media at Mudd Advertising and Mudd 360, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on CPO/used digital integration strategies. According to Rob, utilized integrated digital platforms allow dealers to