Carlos Sandoval guides Bartow Ford’s philanthropic efforts supporting various causes, including Achievement Academy, Club Hispano de Lakeland, Central Florida Speech and Hearing, and Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine. Those efforts are one reason that Cox Automotive, in partnership with the National Association of Minority Automotive Dealers, or NAMAD, awarded its Rising Star Award to Sandoval, who […] [Read More]

Over the course of an expanded agreement between SiriusXM and Kia Motors America, Kia will broaden the installation of SiriusXM throughout Kia models and trims produced in North America. SiriusXM and Kia Motors America on Friday announced an expansion of their long-term agreement, with the relationship extending through 2025. The increased penetration rate, which will […] [Read More]

Sonic Automotive ramped up its online retail efforts with three executive moves announced Friday. The retailer has hired its first-ever chief digital retail officer, bringing in former Hertz executive Steve Wittman, as well as a vice president of eCommerce, hiring former Belk exec Stephen Conrad. Sonic also promoted director of brand management Marti Eulberg to […] [Read More]

Since TrueCar started the program, DrivenToDrive, in 2016 to help injured veterans regain their independence and get back behind the wheel of a vehicle, the program has awarded four disabled veterans with brand-new vehicles. This week, TrueCar said it is again teaming up with AutoNation and DAV, or Disabled American Veterans, for its DrivenToDrive program. New […] [Read More]

Used-vehicle retailer CarMax says it is hiring for “long-term careers” rather than for temporary seasonal positions. CarMax said it plans to hire for more than 3,500 positions companywide by the end of the year and noted that auto technicians, detailers, painters and inventory associates are among the positions in highest demand. Other high-demand positions are […] [Read More]

In a transaction involving Kerrigan Advisors, two groups purchased three franchised dealerships in Illinois from Continental Motors of Naperville. According to a news release, Continental Audi and Continental Mazda were sold to Chicago-based Bill Napleton Auto Group, while Continental Acura was sold to Desmond Roberts, owner of Advantage Chevrolet of Hodgkins, Advantage Chevrolet of Bolingbrook […] [Read More]

Grené Baranco explained why her recognition from Ally Financial and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) sends “an important message.” On Tuesday, Ally and NAMAD joined forces to name Baranco, who is the new and used sales manager of Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead, as the recipient of the third annual “Ally Sees Her” award […] [Read More]

 Ally says auto dealers “play a vital role in the economic fabric of the country.” But this year’s TIME Dealer of the Year Award celebrates dealers’ “ingenuity and leadership in the face of incredible challenges,” because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ally Auto Finance president Doug Timmerman said in a news release. Ally and TIME on […] [Read More]

Jimmie Johnson is closing his spectacular NASCAR career with Ally Financial as his primary sponsor. And now the seven-time stock-car series champion will begin his INDYCAR campaign with Carvana. Over the weekend, Carvana announced it will be the primary partner for Johnson and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) in the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing season […] [Read More]

Under the category of Best Used Car Deals, Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book say the Acura MDX is “a practical choice in three-row, midsize luxury SUVs.” “It’s comfortable, spacious, and legitimately luxurious,” the companies said. That is just one portion of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book’s latest effort to bring consumers “the most recent information […] [Read More]