NEW YORK — Sirius XM Radio and Volkswagen of America, Inc. this week announced that customers will receive a 3-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase pre-owned Volkswagen vehicles equipped with factory installed satellite radios from a

Real-time Research Shows Midsize Sedans Most Preferred in July Palo Alto, California, USA—According to Market Insight Corporation, although still popular with US female auto shoppers, preference for the “Crossover” body styles have been decreas

No doubt about it, the used-vehicle market is experiencing some shifting trends that we all knew would take place in the fall. After a few years of short supply, pricing strength and fluctuating gas prices, dealers now find themselves with an easing

Test drives are fundamental to car dealership operations, and from the customer’s point of view they are a great touch point to experience everything a car has to offer, but according to a recent Maritz Research study 11.4% of car buyers didn’t t

Businesses that have a product line for sale have sales managers to manage their sales personnel. Motivated sales personnel who are persistent and have the “the right stuff” sooner or later somewhere will earn the title of sales manager. In my op

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A study released today by CarGurus, the auto research and shopping site, suggests that when it comes to buying a car, men tend to shop longer and spend more than women. The CarGurus study, which examined gender differences in

According to Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst of automotive insights, Kelley Blue Book, the gap between new- and used-vehicle pricing in many segments has narrowed significantly, with new vehicles, on average, selling for only 11.5 percent more

According to Manheim Consulting, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell again in July.  Manheim said wholesale used vehicle prices declined 1.8% in July. This was the fourth consecutive monthly decline and brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value I

Below please find sales numbers for General Motor’s certified pre-owned vehicles for the month of July 2012: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC July 2012: Month end total sales: 22,039 Month over month percent change vs. June 2012: -8.5% Year over year perc