Auto Retail News

MCLEAN, Va. — The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has commissioned an independent study to take an in-depth look at the cost effectiveness of factory image programs that require new-car dealers to invest billions of dollars each

DETROIT  — Urban Science recently released midyear statistics and insights from its Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR), which shows the dealership network has grown in 2011 for the first time in 10 years by .4 percent. The midyear 2011

Millions of people now have social media accounts, and your employees are certainly among them. Chances are that they’re interacting with customers, friends, relatives, coworkers, and the world at large about their work and your business. It ma

According to The Detroit News, some Japanese automakers said their worldwide production is continuing to fall. The story said, Toyota Motor Corp.’s production was down about 6%.

Burlington, VT – Dealer.com, the global leader in automotive internet marketing solutions, today announced that Accel Partners, the global venture capital and growth equity firm and early investor in Facebook, Groupon and Rovio/Angry Birds among ot

Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Chrysler brand has been named the Most Ideal Popular Brand in AutoPacific’s 2011 Ideal Vehicle Awards based on owners’ ratings of their 2011 cars and trucks. Additionally, three Chrysler Group vehicles, Dodge C

Cedar Falls, Iowa  – Mudd Advertising is proud to announce Antelope Valley Chevrolet of Lancaster, Calif., has chosen to partner with Mudd as a full-service client. Family owned and operated by Lou Gonzales, Antelope Valley Chevrolet works to exce

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced DC2000 Ultra Velocity Clear with superfast air dry capability to the collision center market. The new clearcoat, part of the PPG Deltron® line of products, marks another significant ad

Houston, Texas — The majority of automobile owners are do-it-for-me (DIFM) consumers when it comes to auto service or repair, according to recent research by The NPD Group, a leading market research company. The auto aftermarket research repor