Hiester Automotive Group founder and CEO John Hiester took a thoughtful path at this spring’s Auto Intel Summit to describe what dealer intelligence really is. Hiester shared his views and journey to success with Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits during a lunchtime conversation that’s now available through this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Listen […] [Read More]

Peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace Turo has partnered with Uber Technologies to make Turo vehicles available to rent through the Uber app in the U.S. In a news release, the companies said the integration of Turo into Uber Rent reinforces their joint commitment to modernize access to vehicles and reduce dependence on traditional car ownership. Uber Rent […] [Read More]

Having spent the last two years buying and selling electric vehicles in the retail space, Recharged CEO John Foley said he knows what buyers are looking for and flaws that exist in current remarketing solutions offered for EVs. Foley shared his opinions during an appearance on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics at […] [Read More]

Supporting education is one of Headquarter Toyota’s principal missions. So the Hialeah, Fla., dealership’s latest initiative toward that end was a gift to… a principal. Headquarter Toyota celebrated 2025 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Principal of the Year Walter Hall with an event in its showroom that included a red carpet, music, balloons, family, school officials […] [Read More]

Most vehicle purchases start out with a single click. And whether that click comes from an email, popup ad, or a vehicle listing, dealers can capture their attention at first click. During this keynote panel discussion from this spring’s Auto Intel Summit that’s now available through the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Jade Terreberry, Noah Lee and […] [Read More]

Flexcar now has a place of its own. The month-to-month flexible car lease company has opened its first retail store, a location at Chestnut Hill Mall in the Boston metro area. In a news release, Flexcar said the store is designed to let drivers explore its offerings, speak with representatives and choose a vehicle that […] [Read More]

Asbury Automotive Group’s used-vehicle sales, revenue and gross profit declined in its first quarter that ended, March 31, when compared to the first quarter of 2024. But as the dealership group pointed out, it completed six dealership divestitures in 2024 that represented an estimated $225 million in annualized revenue and two divestitures in the first quarter of 2025. The company’s quarterly gross profit of $1,587 per used unit retailed represented its ... [Read More]

Carvana can’t get enough of pickleball. The online used-car retailer announced it has extended its title sponsorship agreement with the Professional Pickleball Association with a new multi-year deal. Carvana’s association with the PPA Tour began in 2022, a partnership the company said “has helped propel pickleball to new heights as America’s fastest-growing sport.” The new […] [Read More]

Dennis Thornhill, a longtime auto industry veteran with Toyota Motor North America, has joined Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions as an executive advisor. In a news release, Pinnacle said Thornhill will use his extensive experience in dealer operations, franchise policy and market representation to guide clients through complex transactions. The firm said his longstanding relationships with […] [Read More]

Kia America has made good on its mission to “accelerate the good.” The automaker announced its Accelerate the Good Dealer Match program raised a total of $4.6 million for nonprofit organizations in 2024, including donations totaling more than $1.5 million each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and No Kid Hungry. The initiative between the […] [Read More]