Holman Enterprises, a global automotive services company that includes such entities as the Holman Automotive dealership group and the ARI fleet management company, said Monday it is unifying its seven business units under one brand: Holman. In addition to Holman Automotive and ARI, the company also includes Auto Truck Group, Kargo Master, Holman Parts Distribution, […] [Read More]

Here comes more potential financial assistance for aspiring automotive technicians. Garage Gurus, the training and support platform from Tenneco’s DRiV group, said it will again award up to $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are accepted or currently enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges and universities, or enrolled full-time at a […] [Read More]

With thousands of franchised dealers gathering in Las Vegas earlier this month, this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast delves into the potential for fraud happening at dealerships. The March installment of our monthly look at fraud with Point Predictive’s Justin Davis and Frank McKenna includes recommendations to help dealerships keep fraud from coming through […] [Read More]

At the NADA Show in Las Vegas earlier this month, CARFAX recognized a select group of its dealer partners that stand out when it comes to consumer reviews. The company launched “The CARFAX 100,” which spotlights dealers who had more than 100 verified reviews last year and averaged at least 4.9 stars out of 5 […] [Read More]

Our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast from NADA Show 2022 roll on with a conversation about certified pre-owned vehicles. Senior editor Nick Zulovich spent time in Las Vegas with Elliot Schor, who is vice president of sales with JM&A Group, which recently launched a program in collaboration with J.D. Power aimed helping franchised dealerships […] [Read More]

Sonic Automotive and its EchoPark Automotive subsidiary have their first-ever chief technology officer. Hired to the role is Stephen Carvelli, who was most recently vice president of software development engineering for Comcast Corp. His 25-plus years of tech experience includes technology strategy, implementation and digital retail roles at places like Lowe’s, Chico’s and American Eagle. […] [Read More]

The Titus-Will Automotive Group has launched an online channel for consumers in the Puget Sound area of Washington state to buy used cars digitally. CarBreezy, which is powered by Cox Automotive’s Esntial Commerce platform, allows shoppers to complete an online transaction in as little as 15 minutes and can offer delivery within 72 hours of […] [Read More]

The Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is once again renewing its partnership with The Salvation Army to address the increasing food insecurity challenges families face across the country during spring break. According to a news release, 26 dealerships across the nation will distribute more than 5,200 food boxes during the spring break period […] [Read More]

It appears the certified pre-owned vehicle market may have turned a corner last month. Snapping a six-month decline, February CPO sales of 191,860 units beat January figures by 15.3% and marked the highest monthly sum since October, according to a Data Point report from Cox Automotive. The Cox data, citing Motor Intelligence, indicates last month’s […] [Read More]

Sonic Automotive said Tuesday it has opened a delivery center in the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia for its EchoPark Automotive used-car program. EchoPark’s Johnson City Delivery Center is its fourth location in Tennessee and 36th overall location. EchoPark’s other Volunteer State locations are in Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. “With the opening […] [Read More]