In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Diversification, used-car profitability fuel Penske’s optimism
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Pushed by tariffs, wholesale vehicle prices bounce to 18-month high
Wednesday, May. 7, 2025, 04:14 PM
Dealer groups branch out into new states with acquisitions in Ariz., Vt.
Wednesday, May. 7, 2025, 02:22 PM
Meet the Metreys, who are father and son deeply involved in automotive compliance
There are scores of examples in automotive where the father handed over the family business to a son or they followed the same professional path. Auctions, dealerships, and service centers come to mind. But what about the legal world and ... Listen Here
The Used EV Ecosystem with Plug CEO Jimmy Douglas
Plug founder and CEO Jimmy Douglas sat down with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby at the Auto Intel Summit this month to talk all things used electric vehicles. They discuss the Plug’s product expansion to help dealers navigate EV ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Leveraging F&I providers to manage inventory
James Virgoe, who is senior vice president and managing partner of GWC Warranty at APCO Holdings, explained why F&I providers can provide dealers with more than just potential profitability through the finance office. Virgoe highlighted that F&I technology also can ... Listen Here
Retail
Carvana roars out of Q1, expects momentum to continue — with caveat
After reporting strong first quarter results, used-car retailer Carvana set a goal of selling 3 million units with significant profit within five to 10 years.
It is well on its way to achieving its “mission” of changing the way people buy cars, Carvana chairman, president and CEO Ernie Garcia said during the earnings call.
“Given the position we're in and the fundamental gains we see in front of us, the path to that goal, which we currently view as both very exciting and very achievable is that we ... [Read More]
Montway salutes military community with discounts for USAA members
Montway Auto Transport is teaming up with USAA to offer discounts to the insurance provider’s members. The third-party automotive transport company said members can save up to $125 on car-shipping services through the USAA Perks program. USAA, founded in 1922 ... [Read More]
Wholesale
PODCAST: Cars Commerce’s Brian Kramer on harvesting service drive for valuable inventory
Brian Kramer said the dealership service drive “is like an oil reserve of valuable inventory.” During his keynote presentation at this spring’s Auto Intel Summit now available in this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, the executive vice president at ... [Read More]
Pushed by tariffs, wholesale vehicle prices bounce to 18-month high
In the wholesale car market, the “spring bounce” was more like the long jump this year. Driven by tariff-hurried demand, prices leapt, pushing the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to its highest level in 18 months, according to Cox Automotive. ... [Read More]
Technology
Autolane begins full-scale testing of system to manage autonomous vehicle pickups, drop-offs, deliveries
The next step toward widespread commercial use of autonomous vehicles might be here. California-based technology company Autolane said the first full-scale, end-to-end test site for its OpenCurb OS is now live in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a demonstration ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: How machines are improving dealer retail operations
As dealers face rising complexity in inventory management, pricing, and profitability, especially with the 25% tariff on imported vehicles, machine-driven technologies are stepping in as vital tools — not just to handle data, but to make better, faster business decisions. ... [Read More]
Analysis
COMMENTARY: Cost-savings at car dealerships through the right software
It’s not just you. Everything is getting more expensive. Between the rising cost of inflation, high interest rates squeezing consumers and floorplanning, and the on-again/off-again tariffs, everything is pricier. The Consumer Price Index has risen 21.7% since February 2020, with ... [Read More]
Napleton sets record in topping dealer group rankings for internet lead response
When it comes to responding to internet leads, the best got better. Napleton Automotive Group earned the top spot in the 2025 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness Auto Dealer Group Study, its fourth consecutive No. 1 ranking — and ... [Read More]
