| Leaf Glower: Nissan Coats Its Oddball EV with New Glow-in-the-Dark Paint [w/ Video] |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
From the “Inventions We Never Asked For” file comes a new glow-in-the-dark car paint, co-developed by Nissan Europe and inventor Hamish Scott. According to Nissan, the spray coating absorbs UV energy during the day and then glows for between eight and 10 hours after the sun goes down. Want to see it in action? Nissan […]
|
| |
|
| |
| Asbury Posts Record Earnings in Q4 2014 |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
Fourth-quarter F&I net per vehicle retailed rose $30 from a year ago to $1,374 for the public dealer group. That performance helped drive record earnings during the quarter.
|
| |
|
| |
| Penske Posts Most Profitable Year Behind Strong Q4 Performance |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
Penske Automotive Group realized a 16% increase in revenue and a 14% bump in adjusted income from continuing operations in 2014’s fourth quarter. The dealer group’s CEO also discussed its plan to pilot the NADA’s fair credit compliance program at four stores.
|
| |
|
| |
| Auto/Mate Launches Mobile F&I Menu Solution |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
Auto/Mate’s Option/Mate Mobile is a mobile-optimized version of its F&I menu solution. It is compatible with all tablet devices, officials said.
|
| |
|
| |
| People and Process Drive Group 1’s U.S. Per-Copy Average to $1,521 |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
Consolidating its lender base and improved availability of consumer financing were other reasons cited for the fourth-quarter performance of the group’s U.S.-based F&I operations.
|
| |
|
| |
| CNCDA Partners with Legislators to Reform Recalls |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
The California New Car Dealers Association has reached an agreement with bipartisan legislators to author legislation that will increase disclosure of recalls and improve safety.
|
| |
|
| |
| Already Enhanced: Mazda Shows 2016 MX-5 Miata Wearing a Full Set of Accessories |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
|
| |
|
| |
| Already Enhanced: Mazda Shows 2016 MX-5 Miata Wearing a Full Set of Accessories |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
We’ve just barely had the chance to slide behind the wheel of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and already the accessories are arriving. At the Chicago Auto Show, Mazda rolled out a concept version of the new roadster sporting a full outfit of aesthetic and performance enhancements. We knew the Miata wouldn’t stay stock for […]
|
| |
|
| |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Unveiled: New Cosmetics and Gadgets – Official Photos and Info |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
|
| |
|
| |
| Honda Teases Next Ridgeline Pickup—Is a Split Tailgate in the Works? |
Feb 12th, 2015 |
|
Just before unveiling its all-new 2016 Pilot crossover at the 2015 Chicago auto show, Honda displayed a teaser image of its next product that’s not a car: the upcoming Ridgeline pickup. The company didn’t show any other angles beyond this low, rear-three-quarter image and said very little about the truck, other than that it would arrive […]
|
| |
|
| |
