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]

The New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association cheered the state’s Dealer Bill of Rights amendment becoming law this week. The association highlighted the Dealer Bill of Rights will prevent what it deemed to be costly mandates that have driven up costs for New Hampshire vehicle and equipment dealers. Pete McNamara, president of NHADA, contended that some […] [Read More]

Every year, or what can seem like every month, there is new technology hitting the market that directly affects your dealership. From advances in energy-efficient technology to new mobile wholesale tools, digital marketing solutions and more, it is a full-time job staying on top of new developments. That’s why Auto Remarketing Canada decided to start […] [Read More]