Conference organizers recently announced that several new names have been added to the agenda for 2011 Auto Remarketing Canada — Canada’s Used Car Conference, presented by CarProof. Those speakers include both dealers and remarketers and will contribute to a number of different panel discussions. The 2011 Auto Remarketing Canada conference will also feature a special […] [Read More]

With no clear scope as to  how far the wreckage and suffering from the fallout of last week’s Pacific earthquake and tsunami will spread, conditions remain rather treacherous in parts of Japan. Homelessness, power outages, food and water scarcity and the threat of nuclear meltdown may be abound in Japan right now, but just like […] [Read More]

In some good news that the luxury brand can likely use to highlight its lineup’s durability, Audi revealed earlier this week that two Minnesota men — each of whom owns a different model from the brand — have both reached a rather rare vehicle mileage landmark. Over the years, Don deChambeau, of St. Cloud, and Don […] [Read More]

The Pacific quake and tsunami have wrecked havoc upon parts of Japan and danger continues to loom as at least three reactors were significantly unstable as of press time and government officials were urging many in impacted parts of the country to stay inside to avoid possible radiation exposure. But the disaster has also brought to light another potential challenge, albeit […] [Read More]

Dealership managers who want more analysis about 2008 model-year vehicles can obtain it this week. J.D. Power and Associates plans to unveil the 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study on Thursday. Firm analysts explained this study measures problems reported by more than 50,000 original owners of 2008 model-year cars and light trucks. They said the study covers […] [Read More]

When it comes to responding to Web inquires, the auto brand whose dealers perform the best is Lexus, followed respectively by Honda and Toyota, according to the Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index Internet Lead Effectiveness Benchmarking Study released Monday. Pied Piper Management Co.’s rankings — which included all major U.S. brands — were compiled through […] [Read More]

TrueCar.com decided to revisit its analysis of fuel-efficient vehicles Monday, compiling separate lists of just hybrids as well as non-hybrid models. Of the Top 10 hybrids, analysts indicated four have a combined 40 mpg or better while every vehicle in the Top 10 non-hybrids offers a combined 30 mpg or better. TrueCar.com’s lists only looked […] [Read More]

Manheim announced Monday that one of its top executives recently made the “Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence” list. Receiving the recognition from the Atlanta Business League was Lilicia Bailey, the company’s senior vice president and global chief people officer. ABL gave the award to Bailey at its recent 16th annual Women of Vision […] [Read More]

Along with listing which brands fared best, J.D. Power and Associates’ 2011 U.S. Customer Service Index Study refuted an industry stereotype that dealerships routinely pressure customers to accept unnecessary maintenance or repair services. Turns out, the study says very few service customers indicate experiencing upselling by the dealer. In fact, overall J.D. Power found only […] [Read More]

AutoTrader.com analysts sought to answer a question that inventory managers probably are considering. Where is the tipping point in gas prices where consumers shift their interest to more fuel-efficient vehicles? According to the February Trend Engine Report, AutoTrader.com discovered consumers haven’t reached that tipping point yet, but they may be close based on information gleaned […] [Read More]