Auto Retail News

DETROIT – One hundred years ago, the first Chevrolet took to the roads in Detroit, beginning a journey ultimately leading to every corner of the planet. More than 209 million cars and trucks later, Chevrolet is one of the world’s largest car bra

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced that long-time customer Bleecker Automotive Group estimates it has reduced its technology costs up to $200,000 annually. The cost reductions are a result of having switched from a legac

It appears that all the push back from dealers has paid off. At the time I write this article, General Motors is issuing two-year extensions to the deadline for dealers to complete their Essential Brand Elements facility upgrades. It is not yet clear

MIAMI — A national survey shows fuel economy has jumped dramatically in the last decade to become a primary reason to buy nearly every kind of vehicle, underscoring Ford’s plan for leading fuel efficiency with every new car, utility and

NEW YORK — Bankrate.com’s Financial Security Index slumped in October, falling to 92.8 from 93.9, and is now at its second-lowest level of the year. Any reading below 100 indicates feelings of less financial security relative to 12 months

Bentonville, Arkansas — America’s Car-Mart, Inc. announced the opening of its newest dealership. The dealership is located in Phenix City, Alabama. “Phenix City is our 10th dealership in Alabama. We have had great success in Alabama and

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Lexus captured the highest Perceived Quality rating for alternative fuel vehicles with an overall PQS of 89.8 (out of 100), according to the Fall 2011 Perceived Quality Study (PQS) from ALG, a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc

DETROIT — Ally Financial Inc. launches Ally Buyer’s Choice, an industry-first product offering for U.S. dealers and customers on new 2011 and 2012 General Motors and Chrysler vehicles.   Ally Buyer’s Choice is an innovative financi

Las Vegas, NV — izmocars announced that it will unveil the revolutionary AOA Supplier Digital Network at this week’s 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The new network solves the multiple coordination challenges between auto dealers and afterm