As the data starts rolling in, June used sales are up both from May and the same period of 2012, according to CNW Research. Total used sales for June came in at 4.49 million, per CNW data. This is up from 4.39 million used sales in May and 4.38 million during the same period last […] [Read More]

McLaren Automotive, the British manufacturer of high-performance sports cars that recently rolled out a certified pre-owned program, appointed a new chief executive officer on Monday. Rising into the role is Mike Flewitt, who previously was the OEM’s chief operating officer, a position McLaren says no longer will exist now that he has been appointed as […] [Read More]

Continuing a longstanding family tradition, Diana Marie Mungenast has been named an ambassador of the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation. The foundation, which provides annual grants to schools, food banks and civic causes, reports that Mungenast is the eighth family member of the well-known dealership group to be named an ambassador. She is the wife […] [Read More]

American Honda announced last week that it issued a voluntarily recall of 143,083 units in the United States — the Fit from the 2007 and 2008 model-years. The campaign stems from the need to replace the master power window switch, which will be done at no charge to vehicle owners. Honda explained that under severe […] [Read More]

A leadership transition for the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association is set to take place today, following the conclusion of the association’s annual convention. Michael Linn, who has been chief executive officer for 14 years, becomes CEO emeritus. As part of the transition, promoted to the role of executive vice president of NIADA is Steve […] [Read More]

Ford announced last week it is issuing a safety recall for approximately 13,100 Ford Explorer, Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles from the 2013 model year in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the federalized territories. The reason for the campaign is rear door latches may contain an improperly formed component. Ford safety communications manager Kelli Felker […] [Read More]

Tim Morgan, general sales manager of Radley Acura in Falls Church, Va., has been named the Autobytel Dealer of the Month for May. The award program introduced earlier this year honors  Autobytel dealers who “employ the highest standards in customer service, Internet automotive retail sales and lead management processes,” officials said. Morgan joins Patti Scipione […] [Read More]

Tesla Motors’ non-traditional direct-to-consumer sales model has landed the automaker atop auto industry news this spring, while also leaving many dealers throughout the country up in arms. But little has been said regarding the young company’s potential effect on the used-car market. To get some insight into residual values and the future market for used […] [Read More]

It has been a busy week of news coming out of the National Independent Automobile Association Convention in Las Vegas. In addition to the inaugural NIADA Lifetime Achievement Award and the newest NIADA Ring of Honor member being named, NIADA and the National Auto Auction Association announced that their print media are merging. [Read More]

The Rusnak Automotive Group announced its new president and chief executive officer this week, naming former chief operating officer Victoria Rusnak to the role. Paul Rusnak, founder of the group, will continue with the company as chairman of the board. Victoria Rusnak, a licensed attorney who holds a business degree from the University of Southern […] [Read More]