Dealer outlook cools on acquisitions
Nearly half of dealers plan to buy one or more dealerships in the next 12 months, while only 2 percent expect to sell in that time frame, according to a survey by Kerrigan Advisors......»»
Predicted dry spring to increase bushfire risk over parts of Australia
AFAC, the National Council for fire and emergency services, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring 2023. It serves as a strong reminder to communities and businesses across the country to prepare now......»»
Texas dealer who beat cancer gives $25M to help others do same
Fox is helping his hometown of El Paso get its own comprehensive cancer center with a donation to Texas Tech University......»»
Del Grande Dealer Group boosts efficiency with technology chief
Hiring a chief technology officer and a staff to support him enabled Del Grande Dealer Group to modernize how it used data and make its processes quicker and more efficient......»»
Creating a disaster preparedness plan for your pets
Recently, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a wildfire disaster declaration for about 75% of the state's counties and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also released an updated hurricane season outlook that includes a 70% chance of 1.....»»
Consumer groups ask FTC to set car dealer obligation on spot deliveries
Several consumer groups petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to require that car dealers uphold credit terms in a "spot delivery" contract if a lender can't be found to buy the deal......»»
Kia, Toyota, BMW, Acura and Hyundai-Genesis stores change hands in Q1, Q2 deals
Three growing dealership groups and megadealer Terry Taylor expanded their footprints with acquisitions representing Kia, Toyota, BMW, Acura and Hyundai-Genesis stores......»»
Final hours: Microsoft Office for Mac standalone license dips to $34.97
Save 86% on a Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 standalone license this weekend only, putting top apps like Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint at your fingertips.Looking for a way to boost productivity at home or work, without.....»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Cuts continue, but outlook improves
More than 80,000 vehicles were removed from automakers' production schedules this week, but future cuts on a "grand scale" are likely over, according to AutoForecast Solutions......»»
New-vehicle inventories stay under 2 million — for now
New-vehicle inventory levels rose slightly last month to 1.96 million, with lesser-expensive vehicles harder to find on dealer lots......»»
Flash deal: Microsoft Office for Mac standalone license dips to $34.97
Save 86% on a Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 standalone license this weekend only, putting top apps like Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint at your fingertips.Looking for a way to boost productivity at home or work, without.....»»
New paleoaltimetry research questions assumptions about the formation of the Himalayas
Mountain ranges play a key role in global climate, altering weather and shaping the flora and fauna that inhabit their slopes and the valleys below. As warm air rises windward grades and cools, moisture condenses into rain and snow. On the leeward si.....»»
Dealer-factory relationships important, Kerrigan Advisors survey says
Two-thirds of automaker executives believe that manufacturers and dealers will own the primary customer relationship and most customer data in five years, according to the inaugural Kerrigan OEM Survey......»»
Dealer-OEM relationships important, Kerrigan Advisors survey says
Two-thirds of automaker executives believe that manufacturers and dealers will own the primary customer relationship and most customer data in five years, according to the inaugural Kerrigan OEM Survey......»»
Stellantis, GM lead industry to biggest minority dealer increase since 2012
The industry added 110 U.S. minority-owned stores in 2022, marking the first time in more than a decade that the count rose by triple digits for two consecutive years......»»
Microsoft is finally fixing one of the worst parts of Outlook
Microsoft is attempting to expand the storage limit for its Outlook email service with an update that allows OneDrive to support the sending of large files......»»
Lack of public dealership megadeals in 2022 left room for private buyer transactions to dominate
The 2021 buy-sell year was notable for four supersize acquisitions that helped frame the latest wave of dealership consolidation. Deals of that size did not happen in 2022......»»
Cortana, once a flagship feature of Windows phones, is slowly being shut down
Cortana will remain in Teams and Outlook, for now, but is going away in Windows. Enlarge / Cortana is gradually fading from Windows and other Microsoft products. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Microsoft is working to cram i.....»»
Kia, Stellantis and Toyota dealerships sell across 3 states
One dealer bought his second store, a bustling auto retailer stayed busy and another group added two stores in one transaction in second- and third-quarter deals......»»
Magna raises outlook after swinging to $339 profit in Q2 amid production surge
Demand for parts has remained strong from automakers as they strive to manufacture new models to cater to consumers looking to snap up pickups, crossovers and SUVs......»»
Cars.com Q2 net income jumps from one-time use of valuation allowance
Price increases and acquisitions are fueling more revenue growth, but dealership marketplace churn grew more than analysts expected......»»