To gauge which brands will stand out in respect to used sales this year, analysts are taking a look at expected lease maturities as a predictor. In this case, a brand to keep an eye on in 2014 might be Cadillac. Joe Spina, the director of used-car analysis at Edmunds.com, explained that during the first […] [Read More]

The J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Avoider Study showed that new technology offerings in vehicles are more important to new-vehicle buyers who purchase domestic models versus import vehicle buyers. The study determined 38 percent of those buying domestic vehicles cite the latest technology features as a reason for their purchase, compared with 33 percent of import […] [Read More]

Dealers interested in taking part in the 2014 NADA Dealership Workforce Study — which offers analysis and data to help them attract and retain quality employees — will have their chance later this month. Participation in the study opens to dealer members of the National Automobile Dealers Association and American Truck Dealers at the NADA […] [Read More]

The 2010 Kia Soul was among the five leading models that registered the highest month-over-month shopping activity gains in December, according to Kelley Blue Book. Fuel efficiency evidently was a priority among consumers who went to Kelley Blue Book’s website in December to look for a used vehicle during their other holiday shopping excursions. The […] [Read More]

Just two dealerships. Based on data provided by Women-Drivers.com, that is the average number of stores women will visit before they buy a car. And once they drive away from your dealership without a new set of keys in their hands, most aren’t looking back in the rear-view mirror. In fact, nearly three-fourths (72 percent) […] [Read More]

Although the increases were rather tame, domestic brands were at the top of the heap for used-car consumer activity growth on the Web in December, according to the latest Guidelines report from NADA Used Car Guide. Specifically, the report looks at activity on NADAguides.com and calculates the year-over-year change in unique lookups during December. Topping […] [Read More]

Dealers interested in taking part in the 2014 NADA Dealership Workforce Study, offering analysis and data to help them attract and retain quality employees, will have their chance later this month. Participation in the study opens to dealer members of the National Automobile Dealers Association and American Truck Dealers at the NADA Convention & Expo, […] [Read More]

As the south braces for another winter storm, adding the recent severe cold and icy conditions in much of the U.S., related car repairs may provide a much needed boost to auto repair shops’ slowing growth. According to Sageworks, a financial information company, privately held auto repair and maintenance shops continue to see sluggish growth […] [Read More]

Nissan announced Tuesday its new vice president of sales for the U.S. Chosen for the position is Derrick Hatami, effective Jan. 13. Hatami will report to Fred Diaz, senior vice president, sales and marketing and parts and service U.S.A. In his new role, Hatami will lead the Nissan division team with the sales operations, vehicle […] [Read More]

Why are some shoppers dead set on a particular brand, while others can be swayed be a variety of factors including price, fuel efficiency and looks? According to Kelley Blue Book, it might have something to do with where these shoppers call home. KBB announced results of research that focused on the most and least […] [Read More]