Greta Crowley says sports have been a “huge component” of Autotrader’s marketing plan for years. “It's something where we’re constantly looking at research and the data, and what we're continuing to see is that sports fans are so incredibly passionate and are brand-loyal for those brands that invest in our long-term partners and sponsors,” said […] [Read More]

A select group of franchised dealers are in the running for one of the industry’s most prestigious honors. TIME and Ally Financial on Tuesday announced the nomination of 49 exceptional dealers for the TIME Dealer of the Year Award, recognizing them for their business success and dedication to giving back. Chosen from nearly 17,000 franchised […] [Read More]

Mike Darrow describes mobility as something people should not take for granted. “Driving is core to independence and a significant expression of autonomy, something we honor every day at TrueCar,” said Darrow, who is TrueCar's interim chief executive officer and president. Because of the importance of driving to independence, TrueCar is again partnering with AutoNation […] [Read More]

The service and parts piece of the franchised auto-dealer business, along with other high-margin segments like used cars and F&I, is driving profitability for these stores. And that is helping push optimism among both dealers and investors in the future value of franchised dealerships. That’s according to Kerrigan Advisors, a sell-side adviser to dealers that […] [Read More]

That certified pre-owned shopper on a dealership lot may be willing to shift over to the new-car department. The number of people shopping for CPO vehicles is 25% higher than it was three years ago, and many of them haven’t ruled out buying new, according to a Shopper Trends Snapshot from Cox Automotive. But whether or […] [Read More]

Bill Nash says that with its new personalized car buying experience, CarMax is providing a service that is flexible, convenient, and tailored to each customer. Before Monday, CarMax offered the service in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina and Oklahoma, in addition to select cities in Mississippi and Virginia. “This is […] [Read More]

 Ohio dealer Rhett Ricart will be the 2020 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and Minnesota dealer Paul Walser will be vice chairman. They were elected to these posts Tuesday at the NADA board meeting in San Diego. Their terms start at NADA Show 2020 in February. Gilchrist Automotive president Charlie Gilchrist is the […] [Read More]

What constitutes the U.S. government’s highest safety rating for vehicles is about to be refreshed. On Wednesday, the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced its plan to propose significant updates and upgrades to the New Car Assessment Program (NCPA) in 2020. “NCAP is celebrating its 40-year anniversary, and we’re proud that it […] [Read More]

Asbury Automotive Group’s purchase of Mike Shaw Subaru in Thornton, Colo. marks two firsts for the company. It is Asbury’s first dealership in Colorado, and it is the company’s first Subaru brand store. The purchase closed on Sept. 30. Asbury notes that Mike Shaw Subaru, currently with 120 employees, has been in the Denver market […] [Read More]

AutoNation says a report issued by a consumer group about recalled used cars at the nation’s largest vehicle retailer is “inaccurate” and does not provide the full set of facts as to how such vehicles are handled at its stores. The United States Public Interest Research Group, a consumer group also known as U.S. PIRG, […] [Read More]