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New AIADA Chairman Begins Term, Lifetime Achievement Winner Announced
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, 04:03 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The American International Automobile Dealers Association welcomed 2012 chairman Ray Mungenast to the helm Monday at its 42nd Annual Meeting and Luncheon while also revealing the winners of the annual achievement award named after the new chairman’s late father. Receiving this year’s David F. Mungenast Lifetime Achievement Award were Rick and Rita Case, the Fort […] [Read More]
Ally: Dealers Predict Sales Surge for 2012
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, 03:24 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Though used inventory may be low and high wholesale prices continue to challenge dealerships’ bottom lines all over the country, these very same dealers are remaining positive when looking forward to this new year. Inventory might be tight, but their outlook for sales tells a brighter story. As 2012 gets into full swing, sales are […] [Read More]
DealerRater Announces 2012 Dealer of Year Winners
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, 03:00 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Dealer review website DealerRater revealed the winners of the 2012 Dealer of the Year Award Program on Sunday at the NADA Convention in Las Vegas, and receiving the honor as the overall 2012 Dealer of the Year was Beechmont Ford of Cincinnati. This rooftop is part of the Lorinn Williams Auto Group, owned and operated […] [Read More]
TIME Dealer of Year Honored
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, 07:00 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
When the industry veteran chosen as the 2012 national TIME Dealer of the Year got a taste of the car business, he said he knew it was where he belonged. And in honoring this year’s winner, the industry makes it evident it agrees. After Auto Remarketing published the nominee profiles leading up to the NADA […] [Read More]
Analysts Find Surprise Winner in Super Bowl Car Ads
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, 06:58 AM
Auto Remarketing Editor Joe Overby
It appears that the New York Giants might not have been the only ones earning an upset victory Sunday night. According to analyses of online traffic trends, the car brand that perhaps surprisingly stole the show and benefited significantly from Super Bowl advertising was Fiat. The third-quarter commercial for the Fiat 500 Abarth wasn’t as […] [Read More]
NADA Study Results on Factory Mandated Remodeling Programs Reveal Dealer Concerns
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, 06:57 AM
Sarah Rubenoff
Auto Remarketing continues to follow the debate regarding whether factory-mandated image programs are worth the investment for dealers. And as many stores still question the validity of these programs, the National Automobile Dealers Association released a new study that Stephan Wade, outgoing chairman of the NADA, hopes will help restore “reason and common sense” to […] [Read More]
What Makes Luxury Car Buyers Loyal?
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 09:00 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Polk and AutoTrader.com recently reached out to almost 1,500 luxury vehicle owners to figure out what makes these buyers loyal to — or defectors from — a particular luxury brand. What their study found is that the motivator most often cited for sticking with a luxury make is brand affinity. Almost half the respondents listed […] [Read More]
NADAguides.com Picks Featured Vehicle of Month
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, 08:54 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
NADAguides.com recently revealed its latest Featured Vehicle of the Month, giving the honors to the 2012 BMW 650i. Edtiors with NADAguides cited a variety of reasons when explaining their thinking behind naming the 650i. When describing the completely redesigned model’s highlights, officials noted it offers a “striking new design, a wider, lower stance, a more […] [Read More]
Rising NADA Chair Eager for Productive Year
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, 06:00 PM
Nick Zulovich
William Underriner calls dealers optimistic, so that’s the attitude he’s bringing with him as he becomes the new chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association. Before Underriner officially rises to the position during the NADA Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, the Montana dealer spent time with Auto Remarketing, sharing his thoughts about becoming chairman, […] [Read More]
IntelliChoice.com Names Top Values of the Year
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, 07:37 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
IntelliChoice.com announced the winners of its 2012 Best Overall Value of the Year awards. Each year, IntelliChoice compiles and analyzes data on every new model sold in America to identify those that not only have low total ownership costs, but also have lower than expected costs over time, compared to other similar models. According to […] [Read More]