As the year comes to a close, 2012’s buy/sell activity surprised me. I had expected a large number of dealerships to trade hands this year, particularly given the aging demographic of the dealer community and the rise in blue sky values. Instead, f

Comprehensive Report, Produced in Partnership with Northwood University, Analyzes Vastly Expanded, More Timely Data on Dealer Trends McLean, Virginia – NADA University, the education and training arm of the National Automobile Dealers Association (

Toyota has agreed to make a payment of $17.35 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to settle claims related to the timeliness of its June 2012 recall to address the potential for accelerator pedal entrapment caused by unsecu

Top Manheim Leaders Meet with 30 Independent Auctions to Discuss Evolving Industry Trends  ATLANTA – To further strengthen strategic relationships through two-way dialogue, Manheim met with 30 independent partners during the 2012 National Remark

Most Comprehensive Online Reputation Management And Social Monitoring Platform for Auto Dealers Hits the Canadian Market  WALTHAM, Mass.  – DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced Canadian availability of i

According to the Hartford Courant Courant.com, a judge gives two auto dealers suspended sentences and orders a restituition after charges were filed alleging theft from their customers. Click here for the full story.         &n

DETROIT — Ford Motor Company (NYSE:  F) and its community relations arm, Ford Motor Company Fund (Ford Fund), today announced the launch of a major program in Detroit to strengthen neighborhoods and provide support for education, summer jobs p

Porsche, BMW, and Jaguar Land Rover Receive Top Grades by Manufacturer; Suzuki, Mitsubishi, and GM Suffer the Lowest Grades SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com, the authority in new car pricing information, trends and forecasting released its P

Acquisition Provides Customers with a Simple and Efficient Way to Transport Cars Into and Out of the Manheim Marketplace ATLANTA – Reinforcing its commitment to continuously enhance the vehicle buying and selling experience for customers, Manheim h