Jumpstart Automotive Media, a leading media, insights, and marketing solutions company, today released its monthly shopper interest data results, with sedans representing four of the top-five fastest growing models for shopper interest in February. Mazda and Kia each saw strong interest, and sedans in both the midsize and full-size segments saw significant growth during the month.

Shopper interest in midsize sedans on both the luxury and non-luxury sides  grew 10%  compared to…

New Car and Driver Trade Appraisal and Credit Score Tools Elevate Confidence Among Consumers; Build More Flexibility Into the Transaction Price and Deliver Dealers a More Qualified Shopper

Hearst Autos, parent to Car and Driver, Jumpstart Automotive Media, Road &…

Black Book, a division of Hearst Business Media that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions, announced today it has signed an agreement to provide vehicle valuation data for ROUSH Performance Products, a company offering an extensive line of aftermarket performance parts, vehicles and crate engines.…

Albany, NY – March 26, 2018​ – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that David Druzynski, Chief People Officer at Auto/Mate, will present “Recruitment and Retention Strategies to Reduce Employee Turnover” at the upcoming Innovative Dealer Summit in Denver, CO, on April 3-4, 2018. In his presentation, Druzynski will share four proven human resources strategies to help…

Have you looked at your tires lately? Checking your tires pressure regularly and keeping the tires inflated can help keep your car running efficiently on the road. Tires are a crucial factor that plays a key role in keeping your car safety. Over time, tires tend to wear out so keeping a regular check is extremely important to get good gas mileage and the most out of your tires. Every car has a specific tire pressure which needs to be maintained to give you the best mileage and handling the…

New Equifax survey finds generational behavior differences in auto buying, prime & subprime Millennials believe they can afford vehicles at similar price points

ATLANTA, March 23, 2018 – When consumers need loans for auto purchases, understanding their own credit risk situation matters. In its latest consumer automotive survey, Equifax Inc. (NYSE:  EFX), a global information solutions company, analyzed…

Technician income is on the rise and the current shortage of available technicians is as well causing concerns for most dealerships across the country. Dealers have become aggressive offering more per flat rate hour and I’ve seen sign-on bonuses as high as $20,000. New technicians coming into the Automotive industry is low quickly elevating the…

Cars are very important machine due to the fact that they contribute greatly to the movement of man from one place to another. However, to most people who own classy and expensive vehicles they are more than that. These people ensure that their vehicles have no problems –not even small scratches are allowed.

Scratches are very easy to come by on your car provided you drive it around. It can be scratched by anyone or anything at any given time. Since it is impossible to…

Each year more 5000 cars are getting recycled or disposed in Brisbane, Australia according to Swift cash for cars Brisbane., As vehicles gets old the mileage rises as well as the cost of keeping it on the road some experts suggest when looking to get rid of an unwanted car it is best to call a cash for car companies to take it away and perhaps pay cash for it. Some unwanted car owners are not aware of such companies and dump their vehicle rather then selling it. Dumping…

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Longest running dealership group in Illinois completes sale of 15 franchise dealerships, marking fifth Top 100 Dealership Group transaction completed by Kerrigan Advisors.

AutoCanada enters US market with acquisition, which is largest acquisition of US dealerships by an international buyer in the history of auto retail.    

Irvine, CA, March 22, 2018 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading sell-side…

Real world reports from auto dealerships in SpringboardAuto study show how online financing helps to improve customer satisfaction, and increase the likelihood of continued patronage

Irvine, CA –March 22^nd, 2018 – SpringboardAuto today released a case study that aligns recent survey findings around the emerging consumer demand for online auto loans with real…

This week, Jeff discusses arguably the biggest mistake advisors make- not giving it their all! Are you part of the 80% that goes to work, waves behind the desk, doesn't walk around every car, or simply has your lazy days? This message is for you! Dealers, managers, principals, advisors, this message will hit home for you and your staff. Listen in for an inspiring yet motivating "wake up call" that everyone in the service industry can learn from! Copyright 2018 Wm Jeff Cowan…

CarSaver and Walmart Expand Program to Make Car Buying Easy

CarSaver to Open 250 Car Shopping Centers at Walmart Stores





CarSaver and Walmart Expand Program to Make Car Buying Easy

CarSaver to Open 250 Car Shopping Centers at Walmart Stores



Bentonville, Ark. and Miami, Fla. – March 21, 2018 – Walmart and CarSaver today announced they will expand a program that helps customers save time and money when buying a car.



CarSaver is the first…

Your Trust Dashboard Part 2

In our most recent blog, we reported that trust is the #1 factor for women in determining where they buy and service their cars. Yes, there’s a direct parallel between increasing trust to increase sales. But trust can be a nebulous…

Graduating High School this Summer and Not Interested in College?

It’s ok. You’re not alone. Many others don’t want to spend the time and money to get a 4 year degree that doesn’t guarantee success in life.

For some, the automotive industry beckons and shows promise.

Dent removal, or PDR Training is one fast track to a vocational career that can…

When J.D. Byrider, a  leading used car sales and finance enterprise, expanded geographically and organically, they began an engagement with Equifax Inc. (NYSE:  EFX), a global information solutions company, to better identify risk and streamline deal structures. J.D. Byrider used Equifax Ignite™ to develop a configurable origination risk model that uses traditional credit data, augmented…

Albany, NY – March 20, 2018​ – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has blocked Auto/Mate Dealership System’s pending acquisition by CDK Global. In April 2017, the two companies signed an agreement outlining terms of a sale that was subject to FTC approval. After an extensive 11-month review, the FTC decided that it was in the best interest of auto dealers to have Auto/Mate remain as a strong competitor in the marketplace.

“It seems that the FTC thought we were…

This week, Jeff discusses how to ensure your success within your professional sales career. The key is to surround yourself with 4 types of people: models, mentors, partners, and friends. Tune in to see how each type of support can benefit you and help you maximize your potential! Copyright 2018 Wm Jeff Cowan

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Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full…