After more than 50 vehicles debuted at the recent Los Angeles Auto show, Kelly Blue Book’s staff highlighted a few units that caught their eye. Taking in all the lastest and greatest in automotive technology and design, KBB’s Micah Muzio offered his “wrap-up of what was hot” from the new lineups.  According to the editor, the following […] [Read More]

For dealers and other car enthusiasts who may be interested in this niche of the automotive world, Hemmings Motor News is now offering an encyclopedia providing a comprehensive look into collector cars and their history. Going back to the “earliest years” of the automobile, the Hemmings Motor News Illustrated Collector-Car Encyclopedia provides profiles on car […] [Read More]

If the Used/CPO Car Insights Report from AutoTrader.com is any indication, it appears the big winner in the certified pre-owned market last month was the luxury segment. Pushed by pent-up demand and the strong cross-shopping trend of consumers browsing both new and used models, luxury CPO vehicles — along with new luxury rides — showed […] [Read More]

High Gear Media recently revealed its picks for “Best Cars to Buy 2012.” The three cars that made is onto the company’s list were the Ford Focus, the Porsche 911 and the Toyota Prius. The choices were made by editors from High Gear Media’s sites — The Car Connection, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. [Read More]

 Is the glass half full or half empty? Perhaps it only requires just a bit more of what’s already in it. I will admit, in the past I was a bit of an optimist when it comes to inventory challenges. In other words, I would buy from my gut based on what inventory was in […] [Read More]

With franchised dealers eager to be the landing spot for off-lease units, Edmunds.com assembled a trio of reasons why it might be prudent to end a lease early. Senior consumer advice editor Phil Reed explained how recent changes have created equity in vehicle leases in his study called, “3 Ways to Turn Your Lease into […] [Read More]

Predicting a 4- to 6-percent spike in used-vehicle values into early next year, Kelley Blue Book came out Tuesday and strongly suggested that consumers make the move now if they’re looking to purchase a used model. The refilling of the industry’s used supply via off-lease and off-rental models will likely be limited in early 2012, pushing prices up. […] [Read More]

Recapping some analysis from U.K.-based Bernstein Research, CNNMoney recently revealed a dozen models that dealers would be wise to keep on their lots. And interestingly enough, the top three vehicles on the list of the 12 most profitable models were trucks from Big 3 automakers. CNNMoney quoted Bernstein auto researcher Max Walburton as saying that […] [Read More]

The ongoing public mud flinging between Suzuki and Volkswagen continues to heat up as the former revealed it has entered arbitration in an attempt to recoup shares. The automakers entered a collaberative deal in 2009 to improve cost efficiencies, but as of late, they have taken their dispute to the public stage as corporate cultures […] [Read More]

Revealed Monday, as the company gears up to launch what it calls a "game changing"  used-vehicle certification program, Mota Motors has hired a chief revenue officer. Bringing more than 10 years of digital automotive marketing experience to the company, chosen for the position is Ken Potter. [Read More]