A longtime Mitsubishi dealership is walking away from the brand. Porcaro Automotive in Wisconsin’s Racine-Kenosha area announced it is no longer representing Mitsubishi, ending a relationship with the automaker that dates to 1999. General manager Dan Hoppenjan said the decision was “driven by circumstances beyond the dealership’s control” and reflects Mitsubishi’s “well-documented struggles” in the […] [Read More]

TraXtion’s new leader has recorded his first win. In its first announcement since Brad Kokesh was promoted to president and CEO two weeks earlier, the company said it has been selected as a Core Preferred Partner by Lithia and Driveway, which operates more than 450 locations in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. As part […] [Read More]

The PART Act is back, and now it’s moving forward. The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act, a bill to combat catalytic converter theft that has been discussed and debated in Congress for more than three years, is advancing out of the House Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee, which voted Tuesday to send the bill on […] [Read More]

Here’s some good news: Used-vehicle gross profit for AutoNation was up 5% for the year of 2025, and that reflected increases in used retail and used wholesale, said AutoNation chief financial officer Tom Szlosek. Retail profitability per unit for the year was in line with 2024, but the not-so-good news is that it was modestly […] [Read More]

Cherokee Media Group has announced the addition of the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association as a partner in its inaugural Used Car Industry Summit, set for April 13-15 in Miami. As part of this partnership, FIADA member dealers will be able to attend UCS for free. “Dealers are the backbone of the used-car ecosystem, especially […] [Read More]

Northwood University and the National Automobile Dealers Association announced a new education partnership aimed at expanding access to undergraduate and graduate degree programs for franchised car and truck dealers, their employees and their families. The partnership provides tuition discounts and scholarships designed to support leadership development in the auto retail industry, the organizations said. “This […] [Read More]

Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, has been selected as the 2026 Barbara Cox Woman of the Year, Cox Automotive announced. The award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to the automotive industry, championed community advocacy and demonstrated leadership. Cox Automotive said Case was honored for her industry leadership, community impact and notable philanthropic efforts. Case […] [Read More]

Hendrick Automotive Group has built itself quite a reputation. The Charlotte, N.C.-based dealership group, which operates 96 locations in 13 states, is once again No. 1 in Reputation’s annual North American Automotive Rankings, which recognize the industry’s top-performing brands, dealer groups and dealerships based on their online reputation. Hendrick led all dealership groups — public […] [Read More]

A rapidly growing dealership group is growing again. Kunes Auto & RV Group, based in Delavan, Wis., has moved into two new markets with the acquisition of three dealerships — two in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and one on Chicago’s upscale North Shore. “These acquisitions represent major growth for us in two very exciting markets,” […] [Read More]

The 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year does things the right way. Which is the Wright way. Dave Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, Iowa, was presented with the award Thursday during the NADA Show in Las Vegas, honoring “his remarkable leadership in the automotive industry and his longstanding dedication to community […] [Read More]