New-vehicle redesigns and strategic lease and APR incentives are shifting consumers away from certified pre-owned (CPO) units. These market dynamics are making it more difficult for dealers to increase their CPO sales.  Juan Flores, director of vehi

The maxim “work smarter, not harder” rings true now more than ever. Sourcing inventory can be challenging in a unit-scarce and financially-tight market. But fortunately, there are more ways to get the right vehicles than ever before. Take advanta

Frank Alfano, used car workshop manager and in-store trainer for Tim Deese and Progressive Basics Used Car Manager Training School, will be sharing his expertise on how to successfully sell pre-owned vehicles.  Tim Deese, a veteran pre-owned car de

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Automaker incentives fell slightly in September as more and more 2013 models have hit the market, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information. According to Edmunds.com’s True Cost of Incentives�

According to Black Book weekly reports, during the month of September, import used vehicle values declined –1.8% compared with domestic models which declined –1.4% on the month. Used imports are currently averaging $20,033, down from $20,400 at t

DealerSocket CRM Makes Its New Enhancement, DealerSocket Notifications, Available, Bringing Cloud Technology to the Auto Dealer CRM SpaceSAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Leading automotive dealer CRM, DealerSocket, is excited to announce the release of i

New Application Allows Dealers to Create Listings Directly from their Lots ATLANTA – Putting the power of Manheim’s marketplace in the palms of dealers’ hands, Manheim has just released myMobileListing. The new mobile app allows dealers to list

DEARBORN, Mich. –Ford is drawing on the popularity of a classic animated television character to establish C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid as better, more fuel-efficient hybrid alternatives to Toyota Prius v through a new advertising c

BETHESDA, MD – The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) have announced matching $25,000 contributions to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation to be used specifically