In previous articles, MetroGistics managing partner William Billiter addressed considerations for choosing the right carrier and how to secure reliable and insured transport. With so many vehicle haulers in the industry, it’s very important for dealers to partner with the right transportation provider that will deliver your inventory on time and undamaged. New-car manufacturers have […] [Read More]

In a list that could serve as a selling point for dealers trying to move lower-priced used vehicles, Cars.com named 10 used cars that it considers to be the best in the $10,000 ballpark. After processing a good bit of data, the site said on its Kicking Tires blog that it narrowed down a list […] [Read More]

It’s tax time, and for many, that also means it’s car shopping time. According to an online study conducted on behalf of CarMax, 17 percent of people expecting a tax refund are likely to put that money toward buying a car. And the likelihood of someone expecting a refund using that money for car buying […] [Read More]

While domestic models made up the majority of the Top 10 most-researched used vehicles at NADAguides.com last month, many of the brands boasting the greatest increases in consumer search activity were imports. According to the latest issue of Guidelines from NADA Used Car Guide, the Top 10 most-researched used models in February included: 1. Ford […] [Read More]

Whether it’s the film industry or the auto industry, the shift in lead roles is hard to miss. The 2014 Oscars that took place a couple of weeks ago was truly a revelation of the changing gender role trends in films.  More than one film nomination had strong female leads, enjoying almost all the air […] [Read More]

A Chrysler manufacturing plant slated for closure has reversed course, and is now set to build an all-new model and welcome hundreds of new workers. On Friday, Chrysler Group chairman and chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne announced the addition of 800 jobs at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan, to support production of the […] [Read More]

With trees starting to bud in some places and college basketball fans ready to fill out NCAA Tournament brackets, analysts from NADA Used Car Guide are seeing positive signs of spring for dealers, too. Executive automotive analyst Jonathan Banks articulated several specific points in his market overview video for March. “NADA expects the uptick in […] [Read More]

There was a 3-percent month-over-month increase in AuctionNet sales volume in February for cars up to 8 years in age, according to NADA Used Car Guide, which noticed particularly strong increases in transactions of cars from the 2014 and 2012 model-year classes last month. The latest Guidelines report indicates there were close to 1,600 AuctionNet […] [Read More]

Many reports have surfaced that contend Millennials are not interested in new cars and find these purchases less of a necessity than earlier generations. That said, a study from Strategic Vision was released this week that brings up another potential reason Millennials aren’t on your lot. And the answer may be simple: money. According to […] [Read More]

In addition to having one of its models make the list of most-popular used vehicles, Subaru made some waves on the new-car side in February, according to Kelley Blue Book, which said this likely indicates some traction with its latest advertising campaign. Three Subaru models were among the 25 most-researched new vehicles on KBB.com last […] [Read More]