With its co-founder and chief executive officer calling it a “meaningful milestone in our ambitious growth plan,” CarLotz expects to open its first Tennessee hub by the end of the month. The Nashville-area hub is located at 1821 Gallatin Pike N. in Madison, Tenn. For CarLotz, a consignment-to-retail used-vehicle marketplace, It marks the ninth Southeast […] [Read More]

Saying that vehicle odor is one of the first signs of germs being present, mobile vehicle care company RideKleen has introduced a new antimicrobial solution that it says can deliver guaranteed odor control for up to one year. The product, called PureProtect 365 by RideKleen, features an XMicrobe solution from Xzilon. That solution, according to […] [Read More]

At the beginning of the pandemic last year, personal protective equipment was in short supply in New York. The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, or GNYADA, and its president Mark Schienberg found a supplier abroad that was able to ship masks to the association within weeks.  For that help in cutting through the red […] [Read More]

Alfa Romeo, which is part of the Stellantis family of brands, announced a revamped website Wednesday for its certified pre-owned vehicle program where consumers can locate, research and buy CPO vehicles online. Shoppers can access the new site at alfaromeousacertified.com or through the alfaromeousa.com homepage. In addition to undergoing certification and reconditioning processes, Alfa Romeo’s certified vehicles include a five-year/100,000-mile […] [Read More]

Automotive group HGreg.com is expanding into the Tampa Bay area, saying that the new 10-acre Brandon property will allow the company to expand its digital and onsite service offerings. The company plans to open the location this spring, expanding service offerings to Central and West Coast Florida car buyers and to out-of-state market buyers as […] [Read More]

CarMax is recognizing its associates’ commitment to customer service and their work in introducing new offerings such as its omni-channel platform during a challenging year. CarMax president and chief executive officer Bill Nash said “associates are the heart of CarMax” as the company said it will issue bonuses to 22,000 of those employees. More than […] [Read More]

Lithia Motors & Driveway announced Tuesday the retailer has acquired Fink Automotive Group, a move that continues to bolster Lithia’s presence in the Southeast. The group, based in the Tampa, Fla., area, is led by president Scott Fink and includes Hyundai of New Port Richey among its dealerships. That store, which was featured as Auto […] [Read More]

Avi Steinlauf says earning a spot on the Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards list is an accomplishment in any year. “But given the unprecedented challenges that were thrown at dealerships across the country last year, this is truly a testament to the incredible effort made by dealers to go above and beyond for their customers,” […] [Read More]

Stellantis and Amazon are joining forces to help owners of one of the automaker’s iconic brands acquire additional merchandise to go along with their vehicle. The Dodge Store by Amazon officially opened its doors to automotive enthusiasts on Monday. Dodge//SRT fans now can shop hundreds of options for authentic licensed gear and merchandise across the […] [Read More]

A new nationwide brand campaign from Cars.com highlights what it describes as the breadth and depth of its first-party data, paired with smart matchmaking technology. With that breadth and depth, the Cars.com marketplace can connect its more than 20 million monthly unique car shoppers with the vehicles that meet their needs and budgets, according to […] [Read More]