Another educational institution is responding to the need for automotive technicians. On Friday, Florida Career College (FCC) with 10 campuses throughout the Sunshine State launched an automotive technician program at its Hialeah campus. The school highlighted the implementation of this automotive technician program allows students to receive hands-on training and skills to prepare them for […] [Read More]

As the coronavirus crisis continues, the J.D. Power 2020 Customer Service Index Study released Thursday marks the fifth consecutive year of increasing satisfaction with dealer service. However, Chris Sutton says it is unknown how widespread or long-lasting the ripple effect of the coronavirus will be for the automotive industry. “It inevitably will have a financial […] [Read More]

NextGear Capital has announced two executive leadership promotions that it says will enhance support for independent dealers. Lisa Mackie is now vice president of portfolio management, and Thad Sykes is now associate vice president of sales for NextGear Capital, which is a floor plan provider for independent dealers. Mackie, now with 25 years of leadership […] [Read More]

Black Book has integrated its vehicle valuation data with TradeVelocity, and the companies are describing the integration as an “online trade widget for lead capture combining with a closing tool on the showroom floor.” TradeVelocity describes itself as a “trade widget” that allows consumers to see how time affects the value of their trade. The […] [Read More]

Marc Cannon says AutoNation is grateful to NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers Alexander Rossi, Jack Harvey, and Ryan Hunter-Reay, along with their teams. “They may be fierce competitors on track, but they’re on the same team when it comes to helping drive out cancer,” said Cannon, who is AutoNation executive vice president and chief marketing officer, […] [Read More]

Hyundai Motor America chief marketing officer Angela Zepeda says Hyundai understands that “building a better future starts with investing in the young women inventing it today.” That is evident as Hyundai introduced a new program to celebrate International Women’s Day. The Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship seeks to help the next generation of women leaders […] [Read More]

Auto dealership digital marketing agency DealerOn is the latest bronze-level national corporate partner of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. DealerOn chief executive officer Ali Amirrezvani said his company was excited “to leverage the power of our platform to help independent dealers find the same success we’ve been able to bring to franchise dealers across […] [Read More]

As a result of a partnership between SureSale and AAA Club Alliance, a new program will allow auto dealers to brand used-vehicle inventory as “AAA Inspected.” The program is scheduled to launch initially in Kansas and Oklahoma. AAA Inspected vehicles have passed a background check and come with a clean title, a 150-plus point vehicle inspection, a […] [Read More]

Holman Consumer Services president and chief executive officer Brian Bates says St. Louis Motorcars is widely regarded as a top destination for premium automobiles and has a track record of bringing “a curated experience that is truly worthy of these world-class luxury brands.” On Thursday, Holman Automotive announced it had acquired St. Louis Motor Cars, […] [Read More]

In January 2019, The Ed Morse Automotive Group purchased seven Dallas-market franchises and was impressed with its acquired workforce, said Ed Morse Automotive Group chairman and chief executive officer Teddy Morse. Morse said his company was also impressed with the franchises’ “local passion for cars and how warmly we were welcomed to the community. “It […] [Read More]