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                     RouteOne Compliance Dashboard Now Available
                        FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne LLC announced today the introduction of the Compliance Dashboard, a free tool that provides dealers a visual assessment of the dealership’s compliance status for all applicable deals. Dealers may track                      
                Feb 16, 2012
                  
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                     ‘I Learned it All from You”
                        Looking back over my 30 years in the training business it never ceases to amaze me how our industry changes so rapidly, yet stays the same.  Basic fundamentals that have made each one of your dealerships what they are today have survived the years.                      
                Feb 16, 2012
                  
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                     Used Vehicle Prices Expected to Increase 3-5% in 2012
                        According to Kelly Blue Book’s recent issue of the Blue Book Market Report for February 2012 on the Q1 and Q2 Outlook for used vehicles, Kelley Blue Book expects supply to remain a significant challenge for dealers in 2012, and as a result, they                     
                Feb 16, 2012
                  
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                     Asbury Automotive Group Reports Finance and Insurance Revenues Up 24%
                        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                     
                Feb 16, 2012
                  
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                     Penske Automotive Reports Used Unit Retail Sales Up 20%
                        BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Penske Automotive Group, Inc. announced this week that fourth quarter 2011 income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders increased 22% to $42.5 million and related earnings per share increased 2                     
                Feb 16, 2012
                  
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                     AutoTrader.com Takes an Equity Stake in ControlBox.com to Advance Online Privacy and Security Products
                        ATLANTA and LAKE ORION, Mich. — AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, is taking an equity stake in ControlBox.com LLC in support of the launch of the Privacy Shield™ product, which helps private sellers keep their personal con                     
                Feb 16, 2012
                  
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                     Consumer Tips for Buying an Extended Vehicle Warranty for a New or Used Vehicle
                        TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) works directly with state legislators nationwide to regulate the licensing of motor vehicle service contract providers, mandate significant consumer protections and to implement                      
                Feb 16, 2012
                  
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                     TrueCar.com Lists Best Car Deals in February, 2012
                        SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar, Inc. which is devoted to bringing innovation to the car buying process, has found the best new car deals on vehicles including cash, finance and lease deals available nationwide, and is forecasting that Saturday,                     
                Feb 16, 2012
                  
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                     U.S. Consumer Debt Highest in 10 Years
                        FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Consumers weren’t shy about spending this holiday season, as the latest consumer credit report reveals a nearly 10 percent increase in overall consumer debt. According to the Federal Reserve, consumer borrowing sur                     
                Feb 16, 2012