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Hertz Rent2Buy Offers Special Incentives for New Partner Allied Business
Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, 06:56 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Hertz Corp. recently expanded its partnership with the Allied Business Network to boost its Rent2Buy, an online used-vehicle sales program. The revamped partnership means ABN members, which include businesses, entrepreneurs and small business owners, can obtain a $100 discount on their vehicle purchased through Hertz Rent2Buy. As some may know, Hertz Rent2Buy works like this. A shopper […] [Read More]
Kia Offers Dealer Body New Service-Reminder Program
Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, 06:55 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Kia Motors America has teamed up with OneCommand to roll out a new service reminder program to help its dealer body bolster customer loyalty and service retention, while also trimming marketing costs. The Kia Owner Retention Experience — which is run by OneCommand and includes important aspects of the Kia Customer 360-degree Service Experience — can […] [Read More]
What’s in Store for Used Sales in 2011?
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, 07:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Auto Remarketing reached out to five industry analysts Wednesday to obtain their perspectives on how used-vehicles sales might behave in 2011. Each one pointed toward toward positive gains in the industry stemming from factors such as a slowing improving economy, thawing credit availability, pent-up demand and new-vehicle sales on the move upward, too. Art Spinella, president […] [Read More]
Upcoming POADA Webinar to Help Dealers Find Frontline-Ready Vehicles
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, 06:58 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Now that dealers have turned the page to a new year, the Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers Alliance is rolling out its first free Webinar of 2011 to get dealership management ready for the retail market ahead. The next installment of Pre-Owned: LIVE, titled “The Value of Front-Line Ready Vehicles,” is gathering a trio of industry experts […] [Read More]
Texas VW Store Officially Gains New Owners
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, 06:54 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The new ownership of Volkswagen of Corpus Christi has recently gained approval from the automaker. Progress at the dealership has been rolling along for months, the store says. Partners Leo Griggs, Eddie Lee and Luis Perez bought the dealership back in June, and since then, they say it has shown a significant turnaround from what […] [Read More]
N.J. BMW Dealers Capitalize on KBB Honors to Promote Special Lease Deals
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, 03:46 PM
Auto Remarketing Staff
To capitalize on BMW receiving five 2011 Best Resale Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book, a New Jersey franchise is rolling out special lease promotions on select models. BMW of Morristown is advertising a 36-month lease on a 2011 BMW 328i for $459 per month with no down payment. Additionally, the store is featuring a lease […] [Read More]
VW Throws Full Support Behind CPO Program, Encourages More Dealer Involvement
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, 07:00 AM
Auto Remarketing Editor Joe Overby
Like many others in the industry, the leadership at Volkswagen Group of America recognizes the increasingly important — and profitable — role that the certified pre-owned segment plays in today’s auto market. And as many in the industry can attest, there are certainly benefits to ramping up things on the certified side, such as fostering greater customer loyalty. [Read More]
NADA Adds New University Partner to Focus on HR Matters
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, 06:55 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
The National Automobile Dealers Association broadened its scope of NADA University partners by bringing in a new one to boost its human resources offerings. The newest partner aimed at providing comprehensive education and training resources for dealers and their staffs is EZ-HR, an online human resources trainer. The association emphasized NADA University now offers dealers a […] [Read More]
Penske Expands Cleveland-Area Dealership Footprint
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, 06:54 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Penske Automotive Group recently acquired a pair of franchise dealerships in the Cleveland metropolitan area consisting of Fred Baker Porsche and Audi franchises in Bedford, Ohio. The company plans to rename the showrooms Porsche of Bedford and Audi Bedford. Other terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Penske did explain the acquisition is meant […] [Read More]
POADA Members: We Are Seeing Immediate Success Selling CarMark Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, 08:58 AM
Auto Remarketing Staff
Auto Remarketing recently heard from CarMark Certified Pre-Owned dealers about what kind of results they are seeing with the program. One of the dealers represents an independent lot established in 1974. Another CarMark dealer joined the program after losing his franchise designation because of General Motors’ restructuring. What do both stores have in common? They’re witnessing strong success at boosting profits and customer relationships with […] [Read More]