News
Driving Under Distraction
Though consumers gave higher marks to new vehicles in JD Power’s most recent initial-quality poll, high-tech interference worsened, pointing to craving for simplicity.
Read More →
AE Magazine
MENU
SEARCHMENUSEARCHThough consumers gave higher marks to new vehicles in JD Power’s most recent initial-quality poll, high-tech interference worsened, pointing to craving for simplicity.
Read More →
ARLINGTON, Texas — DMS provider Autosoft has joined with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association as a “Bronze”-level national corporate partner. NIADA members can now take advantage of special pricing on Autosoft’s sales and F&I module with inventory management or the full DMS option, which also includes accounting, service and parts, according to the provider. ... Read More »
Read More →NORCROSS, Ga. — ADG EasyCare announced that Richard Yelverton has been hired as an F&I specialist. He is based in Northern Virginia and tasked with supporting EasyCare’s dealer clients by providing in-dealership F&I training and consulting and sitting in for F&I professionals. “As our operation grows and our F&I development program evolves, we are adding to ... Read More »
Read More →DETROIT — Ally’s SmartAuction today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC) and Infiniti Financial Services (IFS) to list off-lease Nissan and Infiniti vehicles for sale on its online wholesale auction platform. “We’re thrilled to work with NMAC and IFS to make Nissan and Infiniti vehicles available on ... Read More »
Read More →IRVINE, Calif. — Five General Motors vehicles from the 2018 model year made Kelley Blue Book’s “2018 5-Year Cost to Own” list, while four Toyota and Lexus vehicle made the vehicle information site’s annual list. The firm named Hyundai as the brand with the lowest cost to own and Acura as the lowest cost luxury ... Read More »
Read More →LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Stronger sales at auction thanks to the start of tax season resulted in some of the lowest depreciation seen this year, according to Black Book’s Feb. 5 Market Insights Report. Overall, car segment values declined 0.34% last week, nearly half as much as the 0.58% seen in the previous week. Overall, truck values ... Read More »
Read More →IRVINE, Calif. — Five General Motors vehicles from the 2018 model year made Kelley Blue Book’s “2018 5-Year Cost to Own” list, while four Toyota and Lexus vehicle made the vehicle information site’s annual list. The firm named Hyundai as the brand with the lowest cost to own and Acura as the lowest cost luxury ... Read More »
Read More →NAPA, Calif. — AUL Corp. surpassed 2 million contracts issued, the vehicle service contract provider announced last week. Officials said the milestone makes the firm one of the top independent VSC providers in the nation. Founded in 1990 by industry icon Luis Nieves, AUL achieved the milestone just seven years after it touched the million-policy ... Read More »
Read More →WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — GWC Warranty was recently recognized as a top employer both nationally and locally in the Greater Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania region. GWC Warranty was recognized nationally by the National Association of Business Resources, which named the service contract provider as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. The competition identifies ... Read More »
Read More →NEW YORK — Auto leasing technology provider Carvoy announced the launch of Carvoy Ignite, an end-to-end ecommerce SaaS platform designed to convert auto dealers’ websites into an online marketplace. Now available nationwide, the technology easily integrates with pre-existing systems and requires little to no training for dealership staff to operate, according to the provider. Carvoy Ignite includes ... Read More »
Read More →SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The Kia Stinger’s “Feel Something Again” Super Bowl spot featuring Steven Tyler saw the greatest lift in interest across Jumpstart Automotive Media’s portfolio of publishers, the media company reported this week. The finding is part of the company’s annual Super Bowl report, which reveals the auto brands that drove the greatest ... Read More »
Read More →
