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NewsFebruary 14, 2013

DealerRater/Polk: Higher Online Ratings Do Increase Sales

Dealers with an average star rating of four or higher had a 25 percent greater increase in sales, according to results of a new study conducted by DealerRater and Polk.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2013

Former Dealer Employee Sentenced to 41 Months for Embezzlement

The office manager of an Iowa dealership will face 41 months in federal prison for embezzling $1.4 million from his former employer, Granger Motors.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2013

California Retails 1.6 Million New Vehicles in 2012

New-vehicle registrations were up 25.3 percent in 2012 vs. the year prior, according to the state’s dealer group. The increase in new-vehicle sales outpaced gains made nationally.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverOctober 10, 2012

Paper Trails

Things don’t always go smoothly in the daily grind of dealership life. That’s why a good paper trail is critical to keeping your store out of the crosshairs of hungry plaintiffs’ attorneys.

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NewsSeptember 27, 2012

Dealers Increase Charitable Giving, Ally Survey Shows

Ally Financial’s latest survey found that charitable giving among dealers is up, with more than half of respondents saying they expect to increase contributions next year.

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NewsAugust 21, 2012

Manheim Launches Learning Website for Dealers

The learning site doesn’t require users to log in, allowing non-Manheim customers to take advantage of this new educational resource, which teaches and provides overviews of the firm’s products and services.

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NewsAugust 14, 2012

Dealers Urge Congress to Avoid Another Debt Crisis

The NADA and the ATD are urging members to reach out to lawmakers regarding key tax-related issues.

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NewsJuly 12, 2012

Firm Helps Repair Shops, Dealers Market Service Work

ByReputation offers auto techs a news marketing service designed to help drive in more customers.

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NewsJuly 12, 2012

Los Angeles Mayor Reforms Tax Structure for Auto Dealers

In an attempt to keep dealers in the city’s borders and grow sales tax revenue, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed an ordinance exempting franchised auto dealers from the city’s business tax.

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NewsJuly 12, 2012

E-Drive Launches Pre-Auction Marketplace for Dealers, Consumers

Following Japan’s success with the concept, E-Drive is allowing customers to take advantage of 80,000-plus pre-auction listings of vehicles. The marketplace also provides dealers with one last chance to sell a used vehicle before sending it to auction.

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