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NHTSA Set to Reveal Online Vehicle Recall Search Tool

According to The Detroit News, NHTSA is set to reveal online vehicle recall search tool. Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is getting close to finalizing a database that will allow the nation’s 240 million car and tr
Jul 8, 2013

Chrysler Voluntarily Recalls 712,000 Vehicles

According to Cars.com, Chrysler recalls 712,000 vehicles. Chrysler is voluntarily recalling an estimated 712,084 vehicles in four separate actions due to problems with various safety features, the automaker announced this week. It’s more bad ne
Jul 8, 2013

I Like the Odds on Buick and Lincoln in 2014

The last Triple Crown Winner in the automotive industry that I can remember was Lexus. That was in the mid ninety’s when they had new car, pre-owned residuals and service satisfaction, all 3 at the top. That is an extreme rarity. That comes from de
Jul 5, 2013

Future Pre-owned Supply Could Impact Residuals

According to Auto Remarketing, future pre-owned supply could impact residuals. In the latest ALG Industry Report, residual values didn’t change much from the previous edition. However, the future used-car supply situation could shake things up a bi
Jul 5, 2013

June’s Top 10 Best Selling Cars

June’s top 10 best selling cars, according to Cars.com. Ford and Nissan led the charge into Independence Day weekend with Ford reporting its best June since 2006 and Nissan logging its strongest month since Thomas Jefferson wore diapers. (OK, i
Jul 5, 2013

Dealer Under Fire After Charging Soldier Too Much Interest

According to Used Car News, a dealer is under fire after charing a soldier too much interest. A Cullman used-car dealer pleaded guilty for violating federal protections for active-duty military service members by refusing to reduce the interest rate
Jul 5, 2013

June Pre-owned Vehicle Sales are Up, Transactions Prices are Down

According to F&I and Showroom, June pre-owned vehicle sales are up and transactions prices are down. CNW Market Research reported today that a late surge in used-car shoppers and buyers in the franchised and private party channels has put the use
Jul 5, 2013

Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 13 Percent; Ford Cars, Escape Continue Record-Setting Pace, Driving Coastal Share

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. June sales grew 13 percent compared with a year ago, marking Ford’s best June sales results since 2006. Cars are up 12 percent, utilities are up 8 percent, and trucks are up 20 percent. “In June, we co
Jul 2, 2013

Turnaround Specialist: A Dealer Shares 5 Secrets Behind His Used Vehicle Success

“We’re making more net profit in a month now than we used to make in an entire year. That speaks to two things…how bad we were before and how good we are now.” This quote comes from Paul Lynch, the general sales manager at DePaula Chevrolet,
Jul 1, 2013