Van Horn Automotive Group has launched an online used-car buying platform called CloudLot that allows consumers to conduct all car-buying steps from selecting a vehicle to scheduling delivery completely online. The platform, which is available at ShopCloudLot.com, is powered by Cox Automotive’ Esntial Commerce technology. “As Wisconsin’s only employee-owned auto group, we will continue to […] [Read More]

Fuccillo Automotive Group has sold its Fuccillo Kia of Clermont dealership in the Orlando, Fla.-area to Florida-based Morgan Automotive Group, according to a news release from Kerrigan Advisors, which represented Fuccillo in the sale. Morgan Automotive Group has 53 Florida dealerships throughout Tampa, Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Naples, Fort Myers, Brandon, New Port […] [Read More]

While the overall number of vehicles in operation with an open recall is down almost 6% from 2021, new CARFAX data shows more than 50 million vehicles on U.S. roads today are being driven with a known issue that should be repaired. According to a news release distributed on Tuesday, CARFAX data also indicated that […] [Read More]

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Jensen-Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Montpelier, Idaho, has been sold to Casey Wheeler, who recently launched his own dealership group and is expanding, according to a news release from Performance Brokerage Services, which advised sellers Kirk and Lorrie Jensen. The latter have been third-generation owners of the store since 2000 and are retiring. Kirk […] [Read More]

Dave Cantin Group, an automotive M&A firm, made a series of leadership moves on Wednesday. The company named Brian Brown as president of DCG Acquisitions, the company’s primary M&A arm; George Pero as national vice president of sales for DCG; and Brian Traugott as national vice president of operations for DCG. Brown joined DCG in […] [Read More]

The NYE Group has sold its six dealerships in upstate New York to Atlantic Coast Automotive Group, according to a news release from the Tim Lamb Group, which brokered the sale. Harold Nye founded NYE Group in 1968, and his son William Nye has helmed the group since 1998. The transaction closed May 24. “The […] [Read More]

Auto Remarketing has added a twist to our 40 Under 40 program. The program will now feature two separate awards: “Dealers Under 40,” which is sponsored by CARFAX and focuses exclusively on leaders from auto dealerships; as well as a 40 Under 40 for the overall industry, which will focus on the consignors, auctions, auto finance, vendors, […] [Read More]

AutoNation highlighted this week that the dealer group’s newest marketing campaign is designed to amplify the company’s commitment to delivering an “unrivaled” customer experience and “world-class” work environment. AutoNation’s new national advertising campaign is celebrating its associates coast to coast with the theme, “Go Be Great!” As the next evolutionary phase of AutoNation’s, “What Drives You, […] [Read More]

Carousel Motor Group, which is part of the Pohlad Companies, has launched an ecommerce platform to buy and sell used vehicles. The dealer group teamed up with Cox Automotive to develop the platform, which is called Carousel Online. The platform allows for an entirely digital buying process, including 360-degree virtual tours, concierge experts available online, […] [Read More]