Two of Ohio’s top Lexus dealerships are under new ownership. Ken Ganley Automotive Group has acquired Metro Lexus in Cleveland and Lexus of Akron-Canton — two of the Cleveland area’s three Lexus dealerships — from Ascent Automotive Group, according to Kerrigan Advisors, which represented the seller in the transaction. The advisory firm said Metro Lexus […] [Read More]

For the second consecutive year, Asbury Automotive Group has been named one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies. Asbury, which operates 145 dealership locations and 37 collision repair centers as well as F&I provider Total Care Auto, ranked 54th among retail businesses on the annual list, compiled by Newsweek in collaboration with statistics portal Statista. […] [Read More]

There’s a new president at Carfax. Chief operating officer Scott Fredericks has taken on that role, a move that was effective Wednesday, parent company S&P Global announced. Fredericks succeeds Bill Eager the former CEO of Carfax, who became president of S&P Global Mobility on Aug. 15. Eager will become CEO designate of Mobility when Mobility […] [Read More]

The National Football League season is about to begin. And Toyota is all in. In its third season as the Official Automotive Partner of the NFL, Toyota North America is launching what it called its “most ambitious commitment yet to deliver unrivaled fan excitement, community impact and unforgettable cultural moments” from the opener through Super […] [Read More]

For some folks, putting together furniture might sound like a nightmare activity. Well, Mercedes-Benz USA tried to turn the process into something fun and beneficial for others. The OEM hosted an employee cookout in advance of Labor Day weekend. The event also brought together employees and their families for an afternoon of camaraderie and community […] [Read More]

One of the auto industry’s most respected analysts is joining Haig Partners. The dealership buy-sell advisory firm announced it has added longtime Bank of America analyst John Murphy as its managing director of strategic advisory. “John Murphy’s arrival marks a transformative moment for Haig Partners,” president and founder Alan Haig said. “His renowned analytical rigor, […] [Read More]

Second-generation dealer Krystal Roberts has been named the winner of the 2025 Ally Sees Her Award. The Ally Sees Her Award, presented by Ally Financial and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers, recognizes significant achievements of women of color in automotive retail spaces and their work in their communities. “This award reflects more than […] [Read More]

Costco Auto Program has launched a limited-time incentive on Volvo certified pre-owned vehicles, aimed at addressing high used-vehicle prices and tight inventory, the company announced. Through Oct. 31, the Costco Auto Program is offering an exclusive incentive of $1,000 for Gold Star and Business members, or $1,250 for Executive members on the purchase of select […] [Read More]

Consumer-to-dealer automotive marketplace inride announced the launch of Trade Agent AI, an agentic artificial intelligence platform designed to help car dealerships find “hidden trade-in and purchase opportunities” directly from their customer database. The company said it’s the first fully autonomous AI agent to proactively text values and schedule appointments with vehicle owners without human involvement. […] [Read More]

A Tennessee dealership made a donation aimed at developing safer drivers. City Auto Mitsubishi in Murfreeesboro joined with Mitsubishi Motors North America in handing the keys to two new Mitsubishi SUVs — a 2024 Outlander Sport and a 2024 Eclipse Cross — to Rutherford County Schools to be used for the in-school driver-training program. The […] [Read More]