Chrysler Group Dealers to Provide 3-Month SiriusXM Subscription on Pre-Owned Vehicles

NEW YORK — Sirius XM Radio announced that customers will receive a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with factory-installed satellite radio, regardless of manufacturer, from participating Chrysler, Dodge
Jan 27, 2012

Enginetext, Inc. Creates Automated QR-Code and Text-Message Enabled Window Signs for Used-Car Dealers

Ann Arbor, MI  – Enginetext, Inc. announced the rollout of automated QR-code and text-message enabled features-mileage-price window signs for used cars.  The signs are designed for used car dealerships and are easier to create and use than the
Jan 26, 2012

CarMark Certified Program Welcomes Three New Dealers

CARY, N.C. — The CarMark Certified Pre-Owned program, an industry leader in  comprehensive third-party pre-owned vehicle certification programs, announced recently that three new dealers — two in West Virginia and one in California — have join
Jan 26, 2012

Manheim Signs Agreement to Purchase Dealer Services Corporation

ATLANTA – To reinforce its commitment to provide inventory financing to independent dealers, Manheim has signed an agreement to purchase Dealer Services Corporation (DSC), a used vehicle floor plan company for independent dealers based in Carmel,
Jan 26, 2012

General Motors Accessories Distributor Installers Select NCM® Associates for its 20 Group Program

Overland Park, Kan.:  NCM® Associates, the leading provider of 20 Group, retail operations consulting, dealership training and education, and Benchmark® analysis services to retail automotive dealers and managers, today announced it has been se
Jan 26, 2012

Edmunds.com Advises Military Personnel to Watch out for Deceptive Car Sales Practices

SANTA MONICA, Calif.  — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reports that members of the U.S. military are particularly vulnerable to deceptive practices by unscrupulous car salespeople. Trained to respect authorit
Jan 24, 2012

145,000 Vehicles Recalled for Faulty Air Bag System

Kia Motors Corporation is recalling over 140,000 vehicles to fix a problem with the front air bags. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Kia is recalling the 2006-2008 model year Kia Optima and the 2007-2008 Ki
Jan 23, 2012

CarFinance.com Launches to Empower Credit-Challenged Car Shoppers

IRVINE, Calif. — CarFinance.com launches today with a mission to empower the more than 1 in 3[1] car buyers (36%) who have less-than-prime credit. Unlike other websites that promise to provide financing, only to then sell loan applicants’
Jan 20, 2012

Kelley Blue Book Reports Used-Car Values to Jump 3 to 5% in First Quarter

IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today reports that buyers in the market for a used car should purchase sooner rather than later, as Kelley Blue Book anticipates used-car v
Jan 20, 2012