Camping World and Good Sam chairman and chief executive officer Marcus Lemonis plans to open more AutoMatch USA SuperCenters later this year. Lemonis intends to bring AutoMatch USA, a pre-owned dealership that specializes in foreign and domestic pre-owned vehicle of all makes and models, to Bakersfield, Calif., and Avondale, Ariz., by fall and then to […] [Read More]

Most recent college graduates these days have less room for spending than in years past due to rising higher education costs and significant student loans. And Millennials are playing it thrifty these days when it comes to vehicle purchases, says a recent Cars.com blog post found on its DealerADvantage site. According to the blog post, […] [Read More]

A little more than a decade ago, the move that Bourne’s Auto Center made from a smaller location to its current facility on Belmont Street in South Easton, Mass., also came with a shift in strategy. The independent dealership decided to go with no-haggle, fixed pricing. This strategy change and several other factors have helped […] [Read More]

How much will my car get me as a trade-in when I’m ready for a new ride? This is top-of-mind for many consumers that enjoy switching their wheels out every few years. Dealers might want to point out Honda and its sister brand, Acura, to these shoppers — they just won the top spots in […] [Read More]

In a series of moves expected to push its recall-related costs for the second quarter up to $700 million, General Motors said on Monday that the automaker will rework or replace the ignition keys on about 3.16 million vehicles in the U.S. from the 2000 through 2014 model years. The OEM explained it’s taking the […] [Read More]

The National Automobile Dealers Association rolled out a new “Get The Facts” initiative on Monday aimed at informing the media, opinion leaders and consumers about the numerous benefits of America’s franchised dealer network through a website and variety of multimedia resources. The centerpiece of the project is a two and a half minute animated video […] [Read More]

Announcing a deal Sunday valued at more than $360 million, Lithia Motors and DCH Auto Group entered a definitive agreement to combine their companies — a transaction that would merge two of the largest dealer groups in the country. Per the agreement, Lithia will buy up the entirety of DCH’s outstanding shares for approximately $340 million […] [Read More]

General Motors decided not to hesitate with a recall after the automaker discovered a problem with the ignition with new and late-model versions of the Chevrolet Camaro. The automaker said it will recall all current generation Chevrolet Camaros because a driver’s knee can bump the key FOB and cause the key to inadvertently move out […] [Read More]

Lithia Motors announced its two latest store acquisitions on Friday, both of which are located in the Northwest. The company said it has acquired Vic Alfonso Cadillac and Braley & Graham Buick GMC, both located in Portland, Ore. The stores will be renamed Buick GMC of Beaverton and Cadillac of Portland Lloyd Center, and are […] [Read More]

If you were to put a group of international nameplate dealers on the spot and ask why they maintain their membership in AIADA, you would get a variety of answers covering everything from global trade to overreaching regulatory agencies. Some would point to AIADA’s spring Auto Summit in D.C., while others would identify its publications, […] [Read More]