The last Beyer was the seller in a transaction that marked the end of the Beyer Automotive Group. Mike Beyer has sold the Virginia-based dealership group’s eight stores in two separate transactions in a span of six weeks, according to Haig Partners, which served as Beyer’s advisor in the sales. The group’s five dealership locations […] [Read More]

Swickard Auto Group has added a fourth Toyota dealership to its roster and expanded its presence near San Francisco. The retailer said Wednesday it has purchased Toyota 101 in Redwood City, Calif., which has been renamed Swickard Toyota 101. “We are incredibly excited to welcome the talented team at Toyota 101 to the Swickard family,” […] [Read More]

When Phoenix Raceway hosts the NASCAR Cup Series Championship next month, Carvana and its home state of Arizona will be front-and-center for driver Jimmie Johnson’s No. 84 Toyota. The online used-car retailer partnered with Johnson and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB for Carvana’s Fan Design Contest, which gave fans the chance to design the paint scheme for […] [Read More]

The Clement Auto Group has acquired Marty Cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Florissant, Mo., according to the Tim Lamb Group, which brokered the transaction. A news release indicated the dealership near St. Louis now will operate as Clement Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Florissant. Tim Wild, director of the Midwest and Plains Region for the […] [Read More]

The North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association’s relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene received a big boost from dealers in the Fayetteville area of the state. The association said in a LinkedIn post Monday that the Fayetteville New Car Dealers Association donated $25,000 to the NCADA Disaster Relief Fund to help North Carolinians in […] [Read More]

Kiosk exhibits from electric vehicle charging, cybersecurity, EV fleet, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and robotics companies lined the Startup Village in MOVE America’s convention center space in Austin, Texas. Conference speakers flanking the exhibition space discussed topics like vehicle connectivity, electrification and autonomy. The MOVE America conference, held last month at the Austin Convention Center, was a microcosm of [Read More]

An out-of-state customer tried to buy a used BMW over the phone from Baumann Auto Group. When the buyer’s credit application came through, Baumann had the buyer take a photo of their driver’s license using QuickScan, a document authentication software from 700Credit. The software informed Baumann that not only did the would-be buyer not live […] [Read More]

Glenda Defas thought she was going to Rick Case Honda to buy a car. Instead, she received the gift of a lifetime. Defas, who lost her previous vehicle in a terrifying carjacking, fell to her knees in thanks when Rick Case Automotive Group president and CEO Rita Case told her the dealership was giving her […] [Read More]

myKaarma has earned Nissan’s seal of approval. The provider of dealership communication and payment software said it has been selected for certification as a partner in Nissan’s NCAR Service and INFINITI’s ICAR-X Service programs, which myKaarma said makes it the “go-to provider” of integrated service systems for the Nissan brands. The company said Nissan and […] [Read More]

There’s a new entry in the dealership buy-sell market. Omega Advisors Inc., a consulting firm specializing in auto dealership mergers and acquisitions, announced its launch. In a news release, the company, led by industry veteran Gerrick Wilkins, said it offers decades of expertise in dealership valuations, strategic planning and transaction management. Omega said Wilkins is […] [Read More]