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......»»
Stellantis eager to talk with prospective minority dealers
A diversity executive with the automaker speaks about how it finds and matches minority dealer candidates to the right stores......»»
Dealer"s wellness program cuts benefits costs by incentivizing health
Friendship Family of Dealerships' wellness program is improving team morale and productivity, according to their human resources director......»»
Virginia legislation aims to prevent direct sales, delivery agents
Virginia's bill language includes a provision that prohibits automakers from unilaterally changing franchise agreements without also getting an agreement from the dealer......»»
Mazda dealerships to settle F&I pricing case with Mass. AG for $350K
Hometown Auto Framingham has also agreed to adopt NADA's Voluntary Protection Products policy at its Massachusetts dealerships for three years......»»
Environmental group urges California to limit the growing of almonds and alfalfa
As drought and climate change continue to wreak havoc on California's water supply, an environmental advocacy group is calling on the state to limit the cultivation of thirsty crops like almonds and alfalfa, saying the agriculture industry is guzzlin.....»»
Save $200 on the Sonos Arc Soundbar, now $699 (lowest price ever)
A limited-time discount brings the Sonos Arc Soundbar down to $699, the lowest price we've seen.Save $200 on the Sonos Arc.Adorama, a Sonos dealer, is hosting the $200 markdown on the Sonos Arc Soundbar when purchased in white. At 22% off, this is th.....»»
GM working to ease bottlenecks, near 100% production in 2023
The automaker is buying trucks so it can deliver vehicles to dealers more quickly, Chevy's dealer council chairman said......»»
Warranty parity legislation spreads to Colorado
A bipartisan bill introduced Friday in Colorado would follow Illinois in mandating that manufacturers pay dealers retail labor rates for warranty repairs. Other state dealer associations are pursuing similar actions, advocates say......»»
Alford: Dealers are risk-takers and entrepreneurs — not "robotic agents"
Outgoing NADA Chairman Mike Alford says dealers will never be 'robotic agents of far-off manufacturers.'.....»»
Ford weighs changes to EV dealer rules
The brand is looking to narrow the differences between the program's two tiers, one of which limits EV sales in exchange for a reduced investment in charging equipment......»»
Scenes from the Automotive News Retail Forum: NADA in Dallas
DALLAS -- Dealers and top executives gathered here Thursday for the Automotive News Retail Forum ahead of the 2023 NADA Show. The discussions focused on solutions to the industry’s pressing issues such as the new EV tax credits and FTC regulations......»»
Dealer Damon Lester: More diversity needed among owners
More work needs to be done to make the number of minority-owned dealerships representative of the U.S. car-buying market, says dealer Damon Lester......»»
Ford, GM options for EV dealers reshape retail
While Cadillac and Buick are making dealers walk away if they don't want to sell EVs, Ford has allowed for more flexibility but received complaints from some state dealer associations......»»
Dealers, buyers need guidance on EV tax credits
The availability of a credit that carries fewer eligibility restrictions for leasing than for buying could help consumers now, panelists said Thursday at Automotive News Retail Forum: NADA......»»
2023 dealer profits: Only way is down
Thomas King, president of data analytics for J.D. Power, says dealer profitability will inevitably come down in 2023 from 'stratospheric' 2022 levels as supply increases......»»
Ford boosts financial support to dealers for remote service offerings
The automaker is expanding its mobile service vans as well as pickup and delivery capabilities across its dealer network......»»
Layoffs, funding delays reported at Solera Auto Finance
An Indiana dealer said compliance with state law meant he had to transmit a title to Solera for a financed vehicle despite still awaiting payment on it......»»
N.Y. dealer sues Stellantis for diverting inventory, giving rivals ‘secret discounts"
The lawsuit claims Stellantis is trying to starve the store of inventory in retaliation for a previous legal victory......»»
Hyundai-Genesis, Toyota, Stellantis and Ford dealerships sell in Q3, Q4 deals
Dealer Terry Taylor added a dealership to his portfolio, a former Lithia Motors general manager bought his first store and other dealers expanded their store holdings in third-quarter and fourth-quarter transactions in 2022......»»
Vehlo buys Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive
The acquisitions by Vehlo now extends its dealership fixed ops customer experience suite beyond the customer-pay side of dealer service operations......»»