According to the NADA September 2011 Guidelines, looking ahead through the end of September, used prices are expected to buck the accelerating downward trend normally expected at this time of year. Here are some more important points from NADA Offici

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com, the authority in new car pricing, trends and forecasting released its Performance Scorecards for automotive manufacturers and brands.  The full report is available in TrueCar.com’s monthly TrueTren

IRVINE, Calif. – According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Consumer Sentiment survey, 62 percent of new car and used car shoppers are looking to purchase within the next three months, due primarily to year-end sales e

As the industry has changed over the last several years, what are some advanced methods of becoming more efficient and improving the return on campaigns by combining real-time marketing with traditional media? How have some dealers and managers used

According to a story from The Wall Street Journal, some auto dealers are getting together to oppose the new fuel economy rules that are being administered by the Obama administration.  The story said the dealers, about 400 of them, are planning a tr

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — GE Capital Fleet Services has expanded its longtime relationship with Carfax to provide the wholesale market with greater access to vehicle data. Now, buyers at auction have access to more valuable information about the hi

DETROIT: Nearly 125,000 Chevrolet fans have spoken, naming the 1969 Camaro the “Best Chevy of All Time.” As part of Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration, fans were asked to vote for their favorite vehicle from Chevrolet’s 100-y

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – Yet another federal regulation auto dealers must comply with is rapidly approaching. Automotive Compliance Consultants reminds dealers that this regulation requires them to complete a Spill Prevention Plan by Nov. 10 if their dea

MONTVALE, N.J. — To help mark the 125th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz and its invention of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz dealers launched a social media contest to identify local community service groups doing great work.  Playing off of the 12