The most American car on the market is electric — again. For the second year in a row, Tesla dominated the annual Made in America Auto Index, issued by American University’s Kogod School of Business. The EV brand claimed the top three spots in the rankings outright and had two more models tied for fourth. […] [Read More]

The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association wants people to know how important car dealerships are to the metropolitan area’s economy. GNYADA’s 2024 Economic Impact Report highlights “the significant and often overlooked” contributions of Metro New York’s franchise car and truck dealerships, including their role in creating jobs, generating tax revenue and supporting local communities […] [Read More]

A new program to help injured veterans and first responders is taking flight. DARCARS Automotive Group and DARCARS Toyota announced the launch of the DARCARS Heroes Home for the Holidays campaign, in partnership with Luke’s Wings, to help reunite wounded service members, veterans and first responders with their families during the holiday season. Luke’s Wings, […] [Read More]

Sonic Automotive has taken the old saying that everything’s bigger in Texas to heart. The dealership group announced it has moved its EchoPark Houston Southwest Freeway used-car store to a new, larger “experience center” in suburban Stafford, Texas. Having outgrown its original location, which opened in 2020, the dealership now operates from a new 16,825-square-foot […] [Read More]

This week, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) suspended the license of LaFontaine Hyundai of Livonia for what officials called “imminent harm to public.” After articulating six alleged violations involving used vehicles, MDOS said it is reviewing the case for possible referral to the state attorney general as the dealership was summarily suspended for alleged […] [Read More]

Automotive service technicians are obviously very handy with tools. myKaarma was looking for techs who can use video tools to show and tell customers about their vehicle’s needs. The provider of communication and payment software for dealerships and their service departments announced the winners of its 2024 Tech Video Grand Prix-Fall Edition, a contest designed […] [Read More]

It’s universally agreed that nursing is a noble profession. Which is why a Houston dealership decided to create an award to shine a spotlight on a noble nurse. Mike Calvert Toyota selected Pamela Windle as the recipient of its second annual Noble Nurse of the Year Award, which includes a $10,000 prize. The award celebrates […] [Read More]