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Manheim Study Reveals Presence of Physical Title at Sale Greatly Increases Vehicle Conversion Rate

While a variety of factors can affect vehicle conversion rates at auction, Manheim revealed in a recent study that the presence of a physical title at the time of sale can potentially double vehicle conversion rates. The research also revealed that v
Jul 10, 2014
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4 Reasons Americans Aren’t Buying Volkswagens Anymore

4 reasons Americans aren’t buying Volkswagens anymore, according to Business Insider. Volkswagen recently announced that its U.S. auto sales dropped by a staggering 22% in June. This will mark the fourth time in the last six months that the bra
Jul 10, 2014
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How Different Generations Use Smartphones

How different generations use smartphones, from Marketing Profs. Millennial smartphone owners spend 14.5 hours a week—more than two hours a day—on average using their phones, according to a recent report from Experian Marketing Services. In fact,
Jul 10, 2014
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Mobile Site Configuration 101: How to Choose

Mobile site configuration 101, from Search Engine Watch. EMarketer expects 48.9 percent of mobile phone users worldwide, or 2.23 billion people, “will go online via mobile at least monthly in 2014, and over half of the mobile audience will use
Jul 10, 2014
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BMW Goes for a Spin on the World’s Most Insane Racetrack: An Aircraft Carrier

BMW goes for a spin on an aircraft carrier, according to AdWeek. It’s one thing to drive at breakneck speeds around a barren salt flat or abandoned airport, but the pucker factor goes up a few notches when you’re teetering on the edge of
Jul 10, 2014
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10 Steps for Hiring Your Next Rock Star

10 steps for hiring your next rock star, according to Entrepreneur. If there is but one consistent business discipline that defines success, it would most certainly be the ability to hire great talent. The right person can help you launch your compan
Jul 9, 2014
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Manheim Reports Increase In Q2 Used Vehicle Values

Strong consumer demand drove an increase in volume and values for used vehicles in the second quarter as attractive financing put purchases within reach of more consumers. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a measure of wholesale prices adjusted f
Jul 8, 2014
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The 10 Vehicles With the Highest Resale Value

The 10 vehicles with the highest resale value, according to DailyFinance. Your car is a significant investment and should get at least as much consideration as you’d give any other equities. True, cars depreciate in value as soon as they leave
Jul 8, 2014
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Consumers Continue to Spend More for New Cars

Consumers continue to spend more for new cars, according to Consumer Affairs. New car sales, which have been a constant bright spot in an otherwise lackluster economic recovery, continued to shine in the first six months of 2014. Sales took a slight
Jul 8, 2014