Supporting education is one of Headquarter Toyota’s principal missions. So the Hialeah, Fla., dealership’s latest initiative toward that end was a gift to… a principal. Headquarter Toyota celebrated 2025 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Principal of the Year Walter Hall with an event in its showroom that included a red carpet, music, balloons, family, school officials […] [Read More]

Most vehicle purchases start out with a single click. And whether that click comes from an email, popup ad, or a vehicle listing, dealers can capture their attention at first click. During this keynote panel discussion from this spring’s Auto Intel Summit that’s now available through the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Jade Terreberry, Noah Lee and […] [Read More]

Flexcar now has a place of its own. The month-to-month flexible car lease company has opened its first retail store, a location at Chestnut Hill Mall in the Boston metro area. In a news release, Flexcar said the store is designed to let drivers explore its offerings, speak with representatives and choose a vehicle that […] [Read More]

Asbury Automotive Group’s used-vehicle sales, revenue and gross profit declined in its first quarter that ended, March 31, when compared to the first quarter of 2024. But as the dealership group pointed out, it completed six dealership divestitures in 2024 that represented an estimated $225 million in annualized revenue and two divestitures in the first quarter of 2025. The company’s quarterly gross profit of $1,587 per used unit retailed represented its ... [Read More]

Carvana can’t get enough of pickleball. The online used-car retailer announced it has extended its title sponsorship agreement with the Professional Pickleball Association with a new multi-year deal. Carvana’s association with the PPA Tour began in 2022, a partnership the company said “has helped propel pickleball to new heights as America’s fastest-growing sport.” The new […] [Read More]

Dennis Thornhill, a longtime auto industry veteran with Toyota Motor North America, has joined Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions as an executive advisor. In a news release, Pinnacle said Thornhill will use his extensive experience in dealer operations, franchise policy and market representation to guide clients through complex transactions. The firm said his longstanding relationships with […] [Read More]

Kia America has made good on its mission to “accelerate the good.” The automaker announced its Accelerate the Good Dealer Match program raised a total of $4.6 million for nonprofit organizations in 2024, including donations totaling more than $1.5 million each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and No Kid Hungry. The initiative between the […] [Read More]

After reporting strong first quarter results, used-car retailer Carvana set a goal of selling 3 million units with significant profit within five to 10 years. It is well on its way to achieving its “mission” of changing the way people buy cars, Carvana chairman, president and CEO Ernie Garcia said during the earnings call. “Given the position we're in and the fundamental gains we see in front of us, the path to that goal, which we currently view as both very exciting and very achievable is that we ... [Read More]

Montway Auto Transport is teaming up with USAA to offer discounts to the insurance provider’s members. The third-party automotive transport company said members can save up to $125 on car-shipping services through the USAA Perks program. USAA, founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, offers insurance, banking and retirement services to members of […] [Read More]

Chris Vester wants fellow dealers to gain emotional intelligence — not just retail and service cars. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, listen to a lunchtime conversation, presented by Vitu, from this spring’s Auto Intel Summit with the co-CEO of the Hubert Vester Automotive Group. Vester recapped his path to gaining emotional intelligence […] [Read More]