Next up on our series of podcast episodes from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a panel discussion on “Driving Excellence Transforming Dealerships Through Strategic Partnerships.” Led by moderator Nick Zulovich of Cherokee Media Group, the panel includes: Jon Karasek, vice president of remarketing, Mach10 Automotive Garrett Mercer, general manager, Dalton Hyundai Jeff […] [Read More]

The list of winners of the 21st annual Vincentric Best Value in America Awards looks awfully familiar. Toyota was named the Best Value Passenger Car brand for the 2025 model year — the 10th time it has won that award — and claimed the Best Value SUV and Van brand award for the eighth time. […] [Read More]

Edmunds recognized the top-rated dealerships on its platform with its annual Five Star Dealer Awards. The 2025 Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards honored 107 stores nationwide in the Edmunds Dealer Partner program that posted an average customer sales review rating of 4.5 stars or better from at least 30 reviews on Edmunds in 2024. Ten […] [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion featuring a group of dealers sharing best practices and expectations for this year’s used-car market. Moderated by Mark Gilbert of ATN, the panel featured Mario Aguirre of Grapevine Honda, John Grace of Grace Auto […] [Read More]

For the fifth year in a row, AutoNation sits atop the nation’s auto retailers on Fortune’s 2025 World’s Most Admired Companies list. It’s the eighth consecutive year on the list for the giant dealer group, which operates more than 300 locations in 20 states. The 2025 list includes 314 companies, 229 of which are based […] [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with another panel discussion featuring some of the best dealers in the certified pre-owned market. Led by B. Miller of Cars Commerce, the panel included Alex Castriota of Castriota Chevrolet, Willie Green of Burien Toyota and Burien […] [Read More]

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion about the certified pre-owned market led by Paul Brobson of Trusted Sale. Based on the theme, “modern CPO trends and tactics for optimal profit,” the panel included B. Miller of Cars Commerce, Hugh […] [Read More]

Flexcar is doing its part to save its customers money on gas. The provider of month-to-month flexible car leases announced the launch of its Flexcar Gas Saver program in partnership with Sunoco, offering drivers in New England $0.30 off per gallon at participating Sunoco locations, and a $0.20 per gallon discount for customers in southern […] [Read More]

Succession planning is one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of owning and operating an automotive dealership. It’s not just about preparing for the future; it’s about ensuring success today and setting the foundation for long-term stability and growth. Succession planning should be a high priority for every dealer principal, as it involves […] [Read More]

Like the scorecard symbol for birdie, the intersection of golf and automotive has come full circle for Quade Cummins. The PGA Tour professional, whose parents own Oklahoma’s Cummins Auto Group, grew up in the family dealership business, but also learning golf from his grandfather. The first All-American in the history of the University of Oklahoma […] [Read More]