Dealers know they have millions worth of equipment and inventory at their facility, requiring complex insurance to protect them. Risk Point Underwriters hired a new executive on Thursday to ensure its products and services meet store demands. The company that offers programs for dealer open lot and garage package for franchised auto, motorcycle, RV and […] [Read More]

A total of 40 female students across the United States looking to begin a career in the vehicle-repair industry have received more than $100,000 in scholarship funding and starter tool sets this year from Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association. Association officials highlighted this week that what began as a […] [Read More]

AutoNation’s Tuesday announcement that it was donating $25,000 to the American Breast Cancer Foundation marks the public unveiling of AutoNation’s new ONE AutoNation initiative. The company says the initiative continues its position as “a change leader within the automotive industry.” The American Breast Cancer Foundation provides educational resources, access and financial assistance to aid in […] [Read More]

Sabrina Linares is studying accounting at Florida Atlantic University, and she is also preparing for a potential automotive industry career. On Tuesday, retail automotive technology company CDK Global and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers announced that Linares and three other students are recipients of the annual Fueling Careers scholarship program. The program awarded […] [Read More]

Less than a month after announcing the purchase of four stores within the John Eagle Dealerships family, Lithia Motors said Tuesday it has bought the group’s six remaining stores. The dealerships in the latest purchase are all in Houston, while the stores in the prior transaction were in Dallas and Austin, Texas. “The John Eagle […] [Read More]

Four auto industry leaders, representing different segments of the retail car business, have teamed up to create the Women of Color Automotive Network. Launched earlier this month, WOCAN aims to “attract, support, connect and empower women of color in the automotive industry,” through a variety of educational, career and community resources for its members. That […] [Read More]

AutoNation is offering a free service for teachers stretching into the opening month of school being back in session. This week, AutoNation announced that it will offer teachers free vehicle sanitization at its dealerships from coast to coast Tuesday through Sept. 29. The group said in a news release that teachers are encouraged to stop […] [Read More]

Porsche is looking to take advantage of growing consumer interest in subscribing to products and services they want most. On Tuesday, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. introduced a monthly single-vehicle subscription (SVS) program in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Phoenix and San Diego. This program powered by Clutch Technologies offers members access to a single Porsche model […] [Read More]

To use store vernacular, Asbury Automotive Group’s acquisition of Park Place Dealerships finally rolled over the curb this week. Asbury announced late Monday afternoon that it completed its deal to secure Park Place, adding approximately $1.7 billion in annual revenues. Asbury president and chief executive officer David Hult elaborated about how the dealer group overcame […] [Read More]

As dealers might already know, TCPA is the acronym for the federal regulatory rule officially known as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The acronym also has a more pejorative meaning — Total Cash for Plaintiff’s Attorneys. In an effort to help dealerships avoid pitfalls connected with either interpretation of TCPA, Paul Gipson appeared on this […] [Read More]