GM Financial Triples Share of GM Leases

SAN FRANCISCO AND FORTWORTH, Texas — Ally’s reaction to General Motors internalizing its leasing program came up at the end of GM Financial’s fourth quarter 2014 earnings call. Daniel Berce, the captive’s president and CEO, said the decision shouldn’t have surprised executives with GM’s former captive finance arm. “That’s about increasing customer loyalty,” Berce said ... Read More »

Harley-Davidson Profit Slips, but Shipments In Line With Expectations

Harley-Davidson Inc. posted lower earnings and revenue during the third quarter as motorcycle shipments declined as expected, reported The Wall Street Journal. The company’s earnings topped analysts’ expectations, however, while the top line fell short. The motorcycle maker has sought to reach beyond its traditional, middle-aged target audience with smaller bikes geared toward younger customers. ... Read More »

AutoNation Discusses CFPB, Digital Push

FORD LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In a quarter in which it posted record second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations, AutoNation’s F&I operations realized an 11.5% increase in revenue from a year ago and a $9 million, or 5%, increase in total gross profit. Average gross profit per vehicle retailed for the nation’s largest auto ... Read More »

CarMax Soars as Earnings, Revenues Top Analyst Estimates

Chrysler Posts Best Oct. Sales in Five Years

Asbury’s Third-Quarter Profit Jumps 68 Percent

AutoNation Reports Rise in New-Vehicle Sales, Record-Setting F&I Performance

GM Revival Slows Down

Daimler Expects Rapid Sales Growth

Nissan Raises Full-Year Forecast on Sales Outlook