ADESA’s New Management Offers 2nd Q Report Card, Insight Into Future

KAR Holdings, the umbrella group over the ADESA companies, says revenues were up almost 13% in the second quarter and 11% for six months. Company officials point to progress on e-business and other technology projects.

Year-to-Year Increase in Used Car Prices May Not Tell Real Story

Analyst Sees Tough August for Used-Car Sales

CNW Research analyst Art Spinella predicts August used-car sales will drop about 3% despite traditional time when many consumers buy vehicles to return to school. But he sees increased floor traffic and better months ahead.

Car-Sharing Companies Woo College Students

Car-sharing companies like Zipcar and Flexcar sees potential market in college students. They have lowered restrictions to make it easier for students to use their vehicles, and universities are eager to promote the practice to reduce campus congestion.

JD Power: Kenworth Tops in Customer Satisfaction in All Heavy-Duty Truck Product Segments

A recently released survey by J.D. Power ranked Kenworth highest in heavy-duty truck customer satisfaction for over-the-road and pickup / delivery trucks for a third consecutive year. The study indicates Kenworth performs particularly well in performance, quality, and cost of ownership. Sterling Trucks ranked highest in dealer service.