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]

The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association has designated professional services firm CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) as a bronze-level national corporate partner, and CLA says the partnership will help the organizations address tax and accounting issues most crucial to independent dealers. CLA and NIADA can work together to reach important IRS and political influencers to benefit NIADA […] [Read More]

Steele Auto Group operates 40 dealerships in Eastern Canada, but its chief executive officer Rob Steele says the company has been planning to establish itself in the Austin-San Antonio area. That expansion became official recently, as Steele Auto acquired its first U.S. dealership, Luling Chevrolet Buick GMC in Luling, Texas. Steele said in a news […] [Read More]

Another 66 technicians earned honors as being the best in the automotive-repair business. On Monday, the Auto Care Association announced the latest recipients of the prestigious World Class Technician Award; a program in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have […] [Read More]

Sonic Automotive will locate a dealership and regional headquarters for EchoPark Automotive in Duluth, Ga. A news release this week from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Sonic is investing $20 million in the project. EchoPark Automotive locations specialize in pre-owned vehicles. For the company’s EchoPark brand, the new facility will serve as a regional headquarters, […] [Read More]

With Lithia Motors president and chief executive officer Bryan DeBoer saying the awards “are evidence of the highest level of performance and customer satisfaction,” DealerRater has awarded its 2020 Dealer of the Year award to 28 Lithia Motors stores. The awards recognize the honorees as the top dealership for their brand in their respective states. […] [Read More]