MIAMI — In light of Ford's recent decision to cease production of Mercury, executives from LeaseTrader.com went back through its archives to find vehicles from the brand that generated the most activity at its site. It turns out by a relatively slim margin, the Mercury Mariner topped this list. Site officials found the Mariner constituted 19.8 […] [Read More]

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — QEK Global Solutions, a proprietary asset management software provider to several automakers, announced the return of an executive who previously spent more than 10 years at the company. Taking on the role as the vice president of strategic sales is Craig Cheatle, who worked at QEK from 1992 through 2004. All told, QEK […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Sparking plenty of attention this past week at AutoRemarketing.com was a story that shared details from a Microsoft survey regarding young buyers' impressions of dealers. Also stirring industry attention was the first word of Ford's decision regarding the future of Mercury. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week are: 1. Microsoft: Millennials […] [Read More]

ARLINGTON, Va. — When it comes to building roofs that protect occupants in the event of a rollover, some automakers have excelled, but there is still some room for improvement, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which recently conducted its first roof strength tests on a dozen midsize SUVs. Of the models that IIHS […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Topping reader interest at AutoRemarketing.com was a story about yet another recall issued by Toyota, this time involving certain Lexus LS models. Also drawing plenty of attention was the news coming out of Europe centered on the latest planned acquisition by Volkswagen. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week are: 1. Toyota […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Autobytel's board of directors has instituted a Tax Benefit Preservation Plan that officials said would help the company maintain its use of net operating losses, which can be beneficial when it comes to federal taxes. Specifically, Autobytel claims this plan aims "to reduce the likelihood that Autobytel's use of its net operating losses, loss […] [Read More]

MANASSAS, Va. — In light of the Internet becoming a major game-changer for how vehicles are bought and sold, state lawmakers are being asked by the Automotive Recyclers Association to take a closer look at what the association considers to be "outdated vehicle regulations" and close the "loopholes" that ARA argues can have potentially dangerous results. […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Editors with Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com released this week what they consider to be the 2010 Top 10 Road Trip Cars. In a new theme for this year, Kbb.com picked 10 "road trip-worthy" events happening this summer around the U.S. and then matched them each with a specific ride that best suited the […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — As shoppers gradually move back into the market, one segment, in particular, that has gained what some may consider to be surprising ground is the midsize sedan category, according to Edmunds.com Pushed to some degree by attractive new releases, midsize cars command 17.8 percent of the U.S. market right now, and have […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Foreign automakers dominated the list of the 2010 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 compiled by Kelley Blue Book editors. However, the top overall choice went to a domestic manufacturer. Which model received this nod? The 2011 Ford Fiesta. The rest of the list had two units from Honda, and one each […] [Read More]