AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group leadership again enjoyed rewards for its commitment to encouraging employees to be healthier. On Monday, the automaker was listed among winners of the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Award from the National Business Group on Health. It's the second year in a row Chrysler has received this honor and the […] [Read More]

TULSA, Okla. — I've been working in the insurance industry for more than 30 years and I've spent the last 12 years providing insurance to collateral recovery agents throughout the United States. Recently, I have seen a rise in lawsuits against recovery specialists for violation of certain state consumer protection acts as well as the Fair […] [Read More]

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — AmeriFleet Transportation, recently rolled out an enhancement of its complete asset recovery service with Prescription Drug Marketing Act certification. The corporate fleet logistics solution provider explained this new service is designed to meet the needs of customers requiring vehicle recoveries when there are pharmaceutical samples covered by the Prescription Drug Marketing Act and […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Most of the top stories this week at AutoRemarketing.com had some connection to Mercury, a brand Ford has decided to eliminate later this year. Also sparking interest from industry leaders was news about a new endeavor undertaken by General Motors. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week are: 1. NHTSA Investigates Ford […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book conceded its latest vehicle listing of the Top 10 Fast-Lane Four-Cylinders might lack the visceral kick and deep-throated exhaust rumble of bigger and more cylinder-rich V-type engines. However, site editors contend this contingent of vehicles responds to consumer concerns about rising fuel prices while giving automakers a path to fulfill […] [Read More]

CARMEL, Ind. — Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana announced late last week that it has named a new chief operations officer to replace Brian Geitner, who became chief executive officer on Jan. 1. Appointed to the COO post was Shane O'Dell, a founding member of DSC who came aboard in 2005. His roles with the company […] [Read More]

CHICAGO — About a year after the automakers respectively filed for bankruptcy, there is still a large chunk of shoppers who are put off about the bailout money given to General Motors and Chrysler, but for most consumers, those bailouts don't appear to play a role in whether they would buy from either of these two […] [Read More]

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — John Lewis' repossession career began as a field representative with Chrysler Credit back in 1982, and he has since been involved nearly all aspects of the recovery industry in California and beyond. Looking at how the industry behaves now is why this veteran is seeking to clarify what makes agencies reputable […] [Read More]

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — A violent crime reportedly committed in northeast Ohio is proving again how dangerous the repossession business can be. The U.S. Marshal's Office and two local police departments have a reward available in connection with the search for a woman who, among her long list of charges, allegedly conspired with two other men to […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — With Ford announcing its plans last week to close up Mercury in the fourth quarter, AutoTrader.com set out to find which brands are likely to grab the most would-be Mercury new-vehicle buyers. Based on the site's cross-shopping data, it appears that the automaker best-positioned to gain the highest proportion of shoppers who were interested […] [Read More]