Auto Retail News

DETROIT — Urban Science released statistics and insights from its 2011 Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR), which shows a slight uptick in the number of dealerships nationwide after two years of significant attrition. As of Dec. 31, 201

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Subscribers to JVTN®, Joe Verde’s virtual sales training network for the automotive industry, now have access to a new course for managers and salespeople. The new online course, “Ask The Right Questions And Close

SEATTLE, WA  – Cobalt®, a business unit of ADP Dealer Services, announced major enhancements to its market-leading digital marketing platform to provide dealers increased flexibility and control of their websites and advertising. These major inno

WASHINGTON — In comments filed late Monday with the Obama administration, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) raised serious concerns about proposed fuel economy rules for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. NA

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com provided actual fuel economy numbers from January light vehicle auto sales that indicate TrueMPG™increased to 22.9 mpg in January 2012 compared to 22.0 mpg in January 2011, and increased from December 2011

RICHMOND, Va.– When asked what made the sparks fly when deciding to buy a car, nearly half of all respondents said price was the leading factor, according to a new survey conducted for CarMax, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of used ca

DULUTH, Ga. — Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported adjusted income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter 2011 of $17.0 million, or $0.54 per diluted sh

ATLANTA — In the February edition of the Shopper Insights Report, AutoTrader.com experts recommend Leading Luxury Vehicles and Hidden Gems, based on insights from the 2012 New Luxury Vehicle Loyalty Study. Among other things, the study revealed the

Jerry Thibeau, the founder of Phone Ninjas – a firm providing phone training for automotive professionals nationwide – will be sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers during a live mystery shopping event with randomly selected