News By Topic: Shopping For And Buying Vehicles Online

PURECARS ACQUIRES DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT PLATFORM AUTOSIGMA

Aug 9, 2022

Addition of digital asset management to PureCars' platform enhances capability and efficiency in deploying offers and creative, across a wide range of advertising channels. ATLANTA, Aug. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet and Ford Full Size Pick-Ups Most Stolen Vehicles For Second Year in a Row

Jul 24, 2022

According to NICB report, U.S. Full Size Pick-Ups Accounted for 14% of Vehicles Reported Stolen in 2021 DES PLAINES, Ill., July 19, 2022 — For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full size pick-ups took the top two spots in the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) annual Hot Wheels vehicle theft report ... Continue reading

Local Car Dealer Goes Cox AI/Digital To Compete With "Big Boys"

Jul 8, 2022

D-Patrick Is now offering customers an opportunity to buy a vehicle completely online from a locally owned, fourth-generation family dealership. D-Patrick offers a dedicated staff for online deliveries as soon as the next day to ensure buyers are properly acquainted with their vehicle purchase. ... Continue reading

FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees, Bait-and-Switch Tactics Plaguing Car Buyers

Jun 26, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule to ban junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising tactics that can plague consumers throughout the car-buying experience. As auto prices surge, the Commission is seeking to eliminate the tricks and traps that make it hard or impossible to comparison shop or leave consumer ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 12-18, 2022

Jun 19, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Mid-Week Auto News Update - Prices, Sales, Auctions

Jun 7, 2022

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Wholesale used-vehicle pricing increased month over month in May, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) reported this morning, and remains ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 29-June 5, 2022

Jun 5, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

duPont REGISTRY Adds Luxury Car Veteran as General Manager and Newest Strategic Investor

May 31, 2022

MIAMI--duPont REGISTRY, a Motorsport Network company, announced today the addition of Ken Harte as its General Manager and its newest strategic investor. duPont REGISTRY, the most trusted source for exotic, classic and luxury cars, tapped the 30-year automotive veteran to oversee its sales team and inventory management ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Update: Values, Affordability and Inventory

May 18, 2022

In Southeast Michigan, where this note was drafted this morning, the signs of summer have returned: Trees are all but fully bloomed and the gardens are tall and green again. The annual cycle continues, so much looks the same. ... Continue reading

April 2022 Sales Results and Other Cox Automotive Facts and Opinions

May 4, 2022

Our team is finalizing its April new-vehicle sales estimates, but every indication so far is that the numbers will land very close to our April 2022 forecast posted last week. With a nod to today's date and the excellent work from our Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough, “The force is strong with this one.” We expe ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Industry Report - April 29, 2022

Apr 29, 2022

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Cox Automotive has been researching the car-buying process for 12 years and, with today’s launch of the Car Buyer Financing Journey Study, is diving into the ... Continue reading

April Car Care Tips from AutoNation Keep Drivers Safe and Cars Running Smoothly

Apr 7, 2022

AutoNation recommends preparing a cost-effective emergency & car care preparedness kit to tuck into the center console or keep in the trunk. ... Continue reading

AutoNation Adds Tenured Leaders to Executive Team

Mar 31, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 3, 2022 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest and most admired automotive retailer, today announced that the Company is expanding its Executive Team. Dave Koehler, who currently serves as the Eastern Region President, will be Chief Operating Officer, Non-Franchised Business. ... Continue reading

Rank Used Cars By Every Spec Including MPG, Crash Ratings, When New MSRP, Horsepower, Interior Dimensions, Recalls, Reviews, Everything!

Mar 20, 2022

This exclusive, invented here On The Auto Channel, patent-pending tool is the only way to instantly rank vehicles by price, dimensions, capacities, performance, and other criteria. Don't rely on misinformation or no information when deciding which vehicle to buy, lease, or recommend. ... Continue reading

Google Dealer Ad Program Could Displace Digital Auto Brokers

Mar 14, 2022

Noting how more people are buying cars online, Google is introducing a vehicle ads format in Search that shows what’s available for purchase nearby. ... Continue reading