Annual new car sales have risen steadily since the economic collapse of 2009 when a mere 10.3 million cars were sold. In fact, 2013 is on track to see sales somewhere north of 15 million. While this is wonderful news, these numbers fall way short of

Subscribers to JVTN®, Joe Verde’s virtual sales training network for the automotive industry, introduced a new specialized training course that focuses on having a more effective Delivery to help ensure customer retention and additional opportunit

Proof that the internet is an important source for car buyers, from The Dealer Geek. Car buyers are spending less time online shopping for a car than they did 2 years ago according to a study conducted by Autotrader.com and Polk. The original study w

CAR-Research XRM, a single-source CRM solution uniquely branded as; “XRM, Extreme CRM”, today announced the launch of Showroom WatchDog a powerful service that helps auto dealers sell their unsold customers. Showroom WatchDog uses CAR-Research

Last year was the year of the mid-size sedan. With five of the top seven automakers in the U.S. introducing fresh redesigns, America’s most popular auto segment became even bigger. Overall in 2012, mid-size car sales were 22 percent higher than the

Audi now ranks as the No. 1 car brand in the U.S. market that luxury consumers are considering for a purchase. The brand’s top ranking for “Consideration” in the latest version of a widely watched annual automotive brand-strength study provides

Ally Financial today introduced a new, interactive Web-based training site for dealers called the Performance Development Center, which provides dealership employees customized training specifically designed for their dealership role. The new trainin

According to Detroit Free Press, Philip Caldwell, Ford CEO, dies at 93. Philip Caldwell, the first non-family member entrusted to run the Ford Motor Co., has died at the age of 93. The resident of New Canaan, Conn., died Wednesday from complications

According to The Detroit News, the Hyundai Santa Fe is being investigated by NHTSA. U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that the Hyundai Santa Fe sport utility vehicle can suddenly lose power. The National Highway Traffic Safety Admin