Stanton: NADA ‘relentless" in dealer advocacy
For Mike Stanton — NADA's former COO who became its chief executive on Jan. 1, following the retirement of Peter Welch — politics, autos and the great unknowns facing both are familiar topics to the Washington, D.C., native......»»
Genesis dealer says standalone stores are critical
Tim Bergstrom, dealer principal of Genesis of Appleton, the brand's third standalone store, says that top-notch treatment for Genesis buyers is key to the brand's ability to compete against other luxury makes......»»
Dealer Fred Beans finds a mutually beneficial partnership with driving school
The dealership began partnering with John's Driving School in 2019. Since then, the school has administered roughly 1,000 drivers' tests and some of those new drivers have become customers......»»
Former N.H. dealer, NADA president Paul Holloway dies at 84
Former NADA president Paul Holloway was a Buick district manager before buying his first dealership in 1967. He once owned 13 stores before he began selling most of his dealerships in 2000......»»
Dealer, automaker tensions emerging in the states
As dealers look to strengthen protections in franchise laws and preserve dealerships' independence from automakers, tensions between the two sides are emerging in statehouses across the U.S......»»
Car debt is piling up as more Americans owe thousands more than vehicles are worth
Chris Martin knew he needed a bigger car as the birth of his fourth child approached, but he and his wife were already $14,000 underwater on their two vehicles. So the couple proposed an unusual two-for-one deal with an Atlanta-area auto dealer in.....»»
Honda, VW and multiple Chevy stores sell in Q4 deals
Penske Automotive Group sold a Honda dealership in the fourth quarter, while a dealer and three auto retailers added stores to their holdings in separate fourth-quarter acquisitions......»»
Moving target defense must keep cyber attackers guessing
A cybersecurity technique that shuffles network addresses like a blackjack dealer shuffles playing cards could effectively befuddle hackers gambling for control of a military jet, commercial airliner, or spacecraft, according to Sandia National Labor.....»»
VW"s Russia plant to be sold to local dealer group, report says
Russia's Avilon dealership group is poised to buy VW Group's Kaluga factory, Moscow-based business news site RBC reported on Wednesday, citing two unidentified sources......»»
Former Okla. Kia dealer accused of tampering with case while awaiting fraud sentencing
Authorities said Bobby Mayes helped his co-defendant Courtney Wells flee to Mexico while they awaited sentencing on his 2021 conviction for fraud at his Big Red Dealerships group. Prosecutors said he also fabricated evidence and made a call to the U......»»
End of the road for Cal Worthington stores
The family of car dealer Cal Worthington, one of automotive retail's most famous pitchmen, has sold the last dealership bearing his name......»»
Dealer"s ‘track days" offer exclusive experience with luxury vehicles, boost customer loyalty
Twice a year, Dimmitt Automotive Group gives roughly 50 select luxury vehicle clients the chance to drive their vehicles at Sebring International Raceway in Florida......»»
Billions at stake as dealers ask state lawmakers to get paid more for warranty work
A growing number of state dealer associations are petitioning state legislatures to close the historic gap between customer pay and warranty reimbursement, leaving automakers backpedaling to defend their bottom lines......»»
Warranty war: Dealers take their fight vs. automakers over pay to state capitols
Billions of dollars are at stake annually as a growing number of state dealer associations petition state legislatures to close the historic gap between customer pay and warranty reimbursement, leaving automakers backpedaling to defend their bottom l.....»»
Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination
But a Hindu advocacy group says the ordinance "unfairly singles out and targets an entire community"......»»
Red McCombs, Texas auto dealer and sports franchise owner, dies at 95
Billy Joe "Red" McCombs, a longtime Texas auto dealer who later built a business empire, died Sunday. He was 95......»»
Volvo dealer aims to boost presence of women in auto industry
Volvo Cars Marin has increased the percentage of women on its staff as part of an effort to improve diversity so customers feel more comfortable......»»
Dealer-backed LIFO tax relief bill reintroduced in Senate after House effort
The bill's reintroduction comes after U.S. Reps. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., and Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, revived LIFO tax relief legislation in the House earlier this month......»»
Dealers anticipate knocks to floorplan, F&I, demand
Auto dealerships polled in ' 2023 Dealer Outlook Survey saw threats to new- and used-vehicle demand and increased floorplan and overall cost because of rising interest rates......»»
Volvo CEO stirs up new angst among U.S. dealers
If Volvo attempts to bring its direct sales model to this side of the Atlantic, it will push U.S. retailers into a defensive posture, the brand's dealer board chief warned......»»
Dealer skepticism meets Biden EV push
Dealers say they're feeling pressure from automakers to invest in EVs and the necessary infrastructure and upgrades to sell and service them. They are split on the Biden administration's strategy......»»