As has become routine, the launch of a Carvana/ADESA integrated auction-reconditioning facility has begotten the expansion of Carvana’s same-day delivery service. The online used-car retailer announced it is bringing the service to the Seattle area in the wake of the July announcement that it was adding an inspection and reconditioning center to the ADESA Seattle […] The post Carvana brings same-day delivery service to Seattle appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Lucid Group has reached the next stop on its ride with Uber. The electric vehicle manufacturer said it has closed on a $300 million investment from Uber Technologies as part of Uber’s next-generation premium global robotaxi program, announced in July. The program aims to deploy 20,000 or more Lucid vehicles equipped with Nuro Inc.’s Nuro […] The post Lucid closes $300M robotaxi investment from Uber, debuts ad campaign featuring Oscar nominees appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
2024 delivered a sharp turn in the trajectory of dealership service revenue. According to industry data, OEM warranty revenue rose nearly 20%, reaching $28 billion, far exceeding WarrCloud’s original forecast of 8.4%. That kind of growth should be welcomed because it comes at a time when customer pay work is stagnating. What’s driving this shift? […] The post COMMENTARY: The new fixed ops formula — how dealers can turn warranty into profit center appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Two of Ohio’s top Lexus dealerships are under new ownership. Ken Ganley Automotive Group has acquired Metro Lexus in Cleveland and Lexus of Akron-Canton — two of the Cleveland area’s three Lexus dealerships — from Ascent Automotive Group, according to Kerrigan Advisors, which represented the seller in the transaction. The advisory firm said Metro Lexus […] The post Dealer news: Acquisitions in Cleveland, Cincinnati, New York areas appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Sales are projected to fall in the second of the half of the year, and dealers need to seek ways to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. While much attention is often paid to retention in new car sales, the service lane represents a critical yet usually underutilized profit center through retention. Automating […] The post COMMENTARY: The imperative of automating customer retention in auto dealership service lanes appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Dealers Auto Auction Group has its eyes on expansion and announced a hire on Thursday to facilitate that growth. DAAG said former KAR Global (now OPENLANE) and longtime industry executive Warren Byrd has been appointed vice president of acquisitions and business development. Byrd has spent more than 30 years in the remarketing industry, including leading […] The post Sights set on expansion, DAAG hires former KAR exec Byrd to lead acquisitions & development appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
For the second consecutive year, Asbury Automotive Group has been named one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies. Asbury, which operates 145 dealership locations and 37 collision repair centers as well as F&I provider Total Care Auto, ranked 54th among retail businesses on the annual list, compiled by Newsweek in collaboration with statistics portal Statista. […] The post Dealer news: Asbury among World’s Most Trustworthy Companies; Sonic sets records at rally; Lithia to offer note...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
There’s a new president at Carfax. Chief operating officer Scott Fredericks has taken on that role, a move that was effective Wednesday, parent company S&P Global announced. Fredericks succeeds Bill Eager the former CEO of Carfax, who became president of S&P Global Mobility on Aug. 15. Eager will become CEO designate of Mobility when Mobility […] The post Carfax has new president appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
ACERTUS, which provides an automotive logistics-as-a-service platform, has a new CEO. The company said Thursday that chief financial officer Michael DeLuca has taken on the top leadership post. With the leadership transition, ACERTUS is also adding two new roles: Kevin Oakleaf has been named chief legal counsel and secretary, while Gina Sheffler has been named […] The post ACERTUS names new CEO appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Not all recalls are created equal. And according to Carfax’s data, the most dangerous kind of recalls is on the rise — in a big way. The provider of vehicle history reports warns of a “concerning spike” in “Do Not Drive” recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, affecting hundreds of thousands of […] The post Carfax data shows ‘Do Not Drive’ recalls up 65% since last summer appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
RunBuggy’s newest partnership aims to keep trucks running, rather than stopping. The auto logistics technology platform is collaborating with PrePass, a provider of integrated weigh station bypass and toll management services, to help RunBuggy’s network of auto haulers improve efficiency, reduce operational costs and keep moving. RunBuggy will refer its carriers to PrePass, the companies […] The post PrePass bypass technology aims to make RunBuggy’s haulers more efficient appeared fir...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
ACV kicked off several pilot programs in its second quarter and is using those learnings to fine-tune and craft next-generation, artificial intelligence-powered products, said the company’s CEO, George Chamoun. Chamoun commented on some of those endeavors during ACV’s conference call detailing its earnings for its second quarter, which ended June 30. Two pilot programs Chamoun […] The post ACV uses AI to craft and power next-generation products appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Autosled has launched its latest weapon in the war against fraud. The provider of digital technology for vehicle transport logistics unveiled SecurePass, a digital gate pass system for vehicle shipments designed to combat increasing industry fraud attempts while producing smoother vehicle pickups and deliveries. “SecurePass’s market-leading technology provides retail automotive dealers and dealership employees with […] The post Autosled launches tool to battle transport fraud, accelerat...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Black Book spent a good portion of its newest edition of Market Insights discussing three vehicle segments. Analysts on Tuesday detailed what’s going on in the wholesale market with full-size and small pickups as well as midsize cars. “Ahead of the Labor Day holiday, the market remained strong, with overall values showing only a slight […] The post Lane watch: 3 vehicle segments catch analysts’ attention most after Labor Day appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
OPENLANE wants transparency to go beyond just seeing what you’re buying at an online auction. Now you can hear it, too. The provider of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles has launched Audio Boost AI, a new tool on its U.S. platform designed to improve dealers’ confidence and speed in evaluating vehicles. The feature, which […] The post OPENLANE’s Audio Boost AI a sound addition to its condition reports appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
The National Football League season is about to begin. And Toyota is all in. In its third season as the Official Automotive Partner of the NFL, Toyota North America is launching what it called its “most ambitious commitment yet to deliver unrivaled fan excitement, community impact and unforgettable cultural moments” from the opener through Super […] The post Toyota’s new campaign is “All In, All Season” on NFL football appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Most dealers are focused on used-vehicle trades, digital retailing, and AI. But reconditioning (what happens in between acquisition and front line) is where significant profit still slips through the cracks. It’s common to see dealerships relying on spreadsheets, phone calls, and loose estimates to manage this process. But that outdated approach slows the process, misprices […] The post COMMENTARY: The silent profit leak in your dealership’s workflow appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
America’s Auto Auction said Tuesday it is hosting the grand opening of its Las Vegas Specialty Sale next week. The debut of this sale, set for 10 a.m. (PT) on Sept. 11, “represents a major milestone in the company’s expanding specialty segment and is set to become a key sourcing hub for dealers seeking RV […] The post America’s Auto Auction to launch specialty sale in Vegas next week appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
For some folks, putting together furniture might sound like a nightmare activity. Well, Mercedes-Benz USA tried to turn the process into something fun and beneficial for others. The OEM hosted an employee cookout in advance of Labor Day weekend. The event also brought together employees and their families for an afternoon of camaraderie and community […] The post MBUSA turns potential drudgery of furniture assembling into philanthropic holiday weekend outing appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
One of the auto industry’s most respected analysts is joining Haig Partners. The dealership buy-sell advisory firm announced it has added longtime Bank of America analyst John Murphy as its managing director of strategic advisory. “John Murphy’s arrival marks a transformative moment for Haig Partners,” president and founder Alan Haig said. “His renowned analytical rigor, […] The post Haig Partners calls addition of analyst Murphy a ‘transformative moment’ appeared first on Aut...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Dealership groups that own and operate wholesale auto auctions aren’t that common. But among those that do, many offer their customers conveniences and safeguards commonly found at traditional auctions: Digital buying, extensive photos, detailed condition reports, disclosures, arbitration policies and the opportunity for dealers to kick the tires in person and maybe do their bidding […] The post Dealership group-owned auctions cut remarketing costs; provide inventory to other dealers appe...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Second-generation dealer Krystal Roberts has been named the winner of the 2025 Ally Sees Her Award. The Ally Sees Her Award, presented by Ally Financial and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers, recognizes significant achievements of women of color in automotive retail spaces and their work in their communities. “This award reflects more than […] The post Dealer news: Roberts earns Ally/NAMAD award; acquisition in Hudson Valley; Dimmit’s new powersports store appeared...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Costco Auto Program has launched a limited-time incentive on Volvo certified pre-owned vehicles, aimed at addressing high used-vehicle prices and tight inventor| Auto Remarketing
Consumer-to-dealer automotive marketplace inride announced the launch of Trade Agent AI, an agentic artificial intelligence platform designed to help car dealerships find “hidden trade-in and purchase opportunities” directly from their customer database. The company said it’s the first fully autonomous AI agent to proactively text values and schedule appointments with vehicle owners without human involvement. […] The post inride introduces AI agent to find ‘hidden opportunities’ f...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Impel and RockED worked together to offer special training focused on artificial intelligence. On Thursday, Impel launched the Automotive AI Certification Program, which the solutions provider said is a first of its kind initiative aimed at equipping automotive retailing professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in AI-centric work environments. Developed in partnership […] The post Impel and RockED roll out AI certification program to accelerate automotive workforce tran...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Oui. Sí. Yes, those affirmative answers now can be said by the Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), which announced that it has released French and Spanish language translations for the multiple updates launched earlier this year to its Dealer Infrastructure Guidelines (DIG) for retail automotive. The IT standards organization highlighted these translations — […] The post STAR unveils French and Spanish translations of 2025 Dealer Infrastructure Guidelines appeared first...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
There’s some new blood at the top for five ADESA auctions. The national auto auction chain announced new general managers at five of its auctions via a post on LinkedIn, with Amanda Campbell taking the reins of ADESA Flint, Matt Sniscak at ADESA New Jersey, Steve Kotta at ADESA Golden Gate, Sean Kemper at ADESA […] The post 5 ADESA auctions welcome new GMs appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
The automotive industry is no stranger to change, from evolving consumer preferences to technological advancements. However, a less predictable, yet equally impactful force is the ever-shifting landscape of tax legislation. The recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, represents a significant overhaul of federal tax policy. While designed to […] The post COMMENTARY: Big, Beautiful Bill reminds us why auto dealers must constantly re-evaluate wealth-building strat...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
A Tennessee dealership made a donation aimed at developing safer drivers. City Auto Mitsubishi in Murfreeesboro joined with Mitsubishi Motors North America in handing the keys to two new Mitsubishi SUVs — a 2024 Outlander Sport and a 2024 Eclipse Cross — to Rutherford County Schools to be used for the in-school driver-training program. The […] The post Dealer news: Tenn. dealer donates vehicles for driver ed; Pa. store wins Subaru Love award; HGreg Houston rockets to top appeared firs...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
August: the month when summer begins to wind down and school begins. Along with afterschool activities, football practices, etc. And maybe a last-minute family vacation. So that might lead to higher demand (and thus, prices), for minivans and vans, right? But oddly enough, used prices for these vehicles fell $680 month-over-month in August, according to […] The post Deciphering direction of used-car prices can be tricky task appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
The Dave Cantin Group has netted a rising young tennis pro for its sports ambassador program. The dealership advisory firm is sponsoring Ethan Quinn, who joins PGA Tour golfer Quade Cummins, DCG’s first athlete ambassador. Quinn, 21, won the 2023 NCAA Division I men’s singles championship for Georgia and turned professional later that year. The […] The post Rising young tennis pro is Dave Cantin Group’s latest sports ambassador appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Black Book reflected on the auction scene a year ago when explaining what analysts are now seeing as the industry again approaches Labor Day weekend. To set the stage, Black Book reported overall wholesale values ticked 0.23% lower while prices for cars dropped by 0.27% and values for trucks declined by 0.21%. But according to […] The post Lane watch: Top question as Labor Day weekend nears appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
While overall dealership sales sagged in the first half of 2025, electric vehicles continued to gain momentum, according to the latest report from Urban Science. The automotive consulting and technology firm’s 2025 Mid-Year Automotive Franchise Activity Report showed dealerships on pace to sell an average of 825 units for the full year based on data […] The post Mid-year report shows EV sales rising as overall sales sag appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
A growing company just got a financial push forward. Pam, which bills itself as the fastest-growing voice AI and customer experience platform, announced it h| Auto Remarketing
Missouri Auto Auction recently held a promotional event to benefit Bree’s Gift, a nonprofit organization that honors the life of Bree Isabel Johnley, who pass| Auto Remarketing
Turns out car shoppers can get satisfaction. Cox Automotive’s latest report, The 4 Key Drivers of Car Shopping Satisfaction, showed positivity about the car-buying experience has grown over the past decade. The survey of 740 new-vehicle buyers and 350 used-vehicle buyers who purchased from a franchise dealership during the previous 12 months, conducted in January, […] The post Customer satisfaction, positivity trending upward, Cox study shows appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
For the 12th year, Chicagoland’s new-car dealers saluted the military with a month-long event that raised more than $70,000 for programs to support local service members and their families. The Chicago Automobile Trade Association’s 12th annual Drive for the Troops in partnership with the USO included more than 80 area dealerships hosting community-focused fundraising events […] The post Dealer news: Chicago dealers raise $70,000 for troops; LAD ups share repurchase authorization appear...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Sonic Automotive selected NETSOL Technologies to lead what the provider of artificial intelligence-powered solutions and services to sell, finance and lease assets called “a discovery engagement” for the dealer group. According to a news release distributed on Tuesday, the project is focused on defining the “requirements and roadmap” for a next generation omnichannel digital retail […] The post Sonic chooses NETSOL for ‘discovery engagement’ to enhance technology at EchoPark app...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
The latest addition to Carvana’s growing collection of integrated auction-recon center sites is coming to ADESA Dallas. The online used-car retailer announced it is bringing an inspection and reconditioning center to the existing wholesale auction in Hutchins, Texas, a 100-acre site with more than 15,000 parking spaces to support both Carvana’s IRC and ADESA’s ongoing […] The post Carvana auction-recon integration coming to ADESA Dallas appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
CarMax is shifting gears with its brand. The national used-car retailer has introduced a new tagline — “Wanna Drive?”— moving on from the familiar “The way car buying should be,” which it has used for more than 20 years. In a news release, the company said the new tagline “brings the omnichannel experience to life” […] The post CarMax unveils new brand positioning to spotlight its omnichannel experience appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Automotive was well represented on the 2025 Inc. 5000, which ranks companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. “Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” Inc. editor in chief Mike Hofman said in a […] The post Numerous automotive companies among this year’s Inc. 5000 appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Zeigler Auto Group’s top service department staff were treated to a unique experience: the chance to race against a NASCAR driver. The dealership group honored the service technicians and service advisors selected for its 2024 President’s Circle with a celebration featuring NASCAR Cup Series racer Carson Hocevar. The event, hosted by Zeigler Auto Group president […] The post Dealer news: Zeigler’s service stars hit track with NASCAR driver; Dodge City GMC dealership sold appeared firs...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
When Jennie Johnley left her job at Missouri Auto Auction in 2018 and decided to be a stay-at-home mom, she thought her ties to the auto auction industry had en| Auto Remarketing
Artificial intelligence is creeping into vehicles, and according to J.D. Power’s latest study, it’s helping drive customer satisfaction. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study, in its 10th year, has added a smart vehicle category to evaluate seven AI-based technologies designed to make driving easier and more comfortable. The findings showed several of […] The post AI-based technologies driving customer satisfaction, JD Power study shows appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Logistics technology provider RPM has named Binu Panicker as its new chief technology officer. In a news release, the company cited Panicker’s 26 years of technology and executive leadership experience including stints with Covisint, Dassault and most recently as CTO of FreightVerify, where RPM said he was “instrumental in transforming the company into an AI-powered […] The post Panicker joins logistics tech firm RPM as chief technology officer appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Chris Walsh has been part of Reynolds and Reynolds since 1987. But the dealership software provider’s president and acting CEO said he’s never seen anything like this. Reynolds unveiled its newest technology — Rey, an artificial intelligence agent designed for dealership professionals — during last week’s Reynolds Retail Summit: Amplify 2025, and Walsh said it […] The post Reynolds unveils new AI agent Rey, names award winners during Amplify summit appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Automotive dealerships invest heavily in acquiring new customers, but a significant challenge lies in retaining them beyond the initial vehicle purchase. Many customers, often dubbed “lost souls,” never return for service or their next vehicle, representing a massive untapped revenue stream which is particularly needed given the impact of tariffs expected later this. In today’s […] The post COMMENTARY: 5 ways dealerships can bring back ‘lost souls’ through digital outreach appeare...| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Mandy Deveau is marketing manager at DriveHRIS, where she leads dealer communication and engagement. In June, she joined Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage, presented by SYCN Auto Logistics, to talk about “How Women in Automotive Can Lead with Confidence.” Listen to her conversation with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby in the window […] The post PODCAST: Mandy Deveau of DriveHRIS on leading with confidence appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
A startup seeking to help dealers source inventory from private sellers is swinging for the fences, stepping up to the plate with a lineup of Cox Automotive vet| Auto Remarketing
Used-car prices are at near-record levels. But those high-priced vehicles are still the biggest bargains on the market. Edmunds’ Q2 2025 Used Vehicle Repor| Auto Remarketing
A new startup led by former auto retail executives has launched with the goal of decluttering the private-party vehicle sales and ownership process and making it safer. Secure Private Sales said in a news release Wednesday that it plans to “build smarter, safer, and more transparent experiences across the vehicle ownership journey,” and help solve […] The post Former dealer launches platform to improve private-party car sales & ownership appeared first on Auto Remarketing.| Get Automotive News & Industry Insights | Auto Remarketing
Vehicle affordability is like an octopus. Hard to get your arms around. Elusive. Far-reaching tentacles in every direction. And given the impact affordabi| Auto Remarketing
Location Services has added former Cox Automotive executive Erik Kibler as its new vice president of marketing and strategic initiatives. The forwarding comp| Auto Remarketing
The familiar rhythm of the traditional oil change, once a cornerstone of the automotive aftermarket, has been disrupted. For decades, customers reliably brought| Auto Remarketing
Commercial consignor sales volumes at auctions are still beating prior-year numbers by double-digit percentages, but the growth rate in August was about half of what it was from January through July. That’s according to analysis around the latest AuctionNet data provided to Auto Remarketing by the National Auto Auction Association, which indicates that overall auction […]| Auto Remarketing
Commercial consignment is not only driving up overall wholesale auction sales, but also commanding a greater share of the overall market. That’s according to AuctionNet data from the National Auto Auction Association shared with Auto Remarketing. Through May, there have been 2.89 million vehicles sold at auction this year, which beats year-ago figures by 9%, […]| Auto Remarketing
In recent years, several automakers have expanded the age eligibility limits for vehicles in their respective certified pre-owned programs. And although there’s room for improvement, dealers are improving the customer experience in the service department. Both are good signs, given what S&P Global Mobility discovered about the average age of vehicles on the road. At 12.6 […]| Auto Remarketing
